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The 19th annual 'WEEI/NESN Jimmy Fund Radio-Telethon,'raised more than $3.8 million. The funds will benefit the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.

Don't miss out on the Executive Leadership Roundtable at the Radio Ink Hispanic Radio Conference in Miami. The hybrid event is set for September 22-23 Miami. Here's who will appear at our Executive Leadership Roundtable.

(By Charlie Sislen) It’s time to shake the rust off and get moving. Whether it’s sports, concerts, festivals, or something else, live events are back. People are demanding live entertainment and the chance to have fun with other people.

(By Mike McVay) Save this article. Make a digital copy of it. Print it. Keep it handy for the next time the world locks down. The biggest heroes, in regard to being able to stay on the air during a lockdown, came from the Engineering and Technical departments.

(By Randy Lane) We are living in a PC-sensitive period where complaints can quickly blow up to the thousands on social media.  At the recent Morning Show Boot Camp in Chicago, one panel discussed how talent complaints are handled.

(By Loyd Ford) What does happen when you look for that next job in radio? You won’t believe this, but the first struggle for managers is the email they receive.

Amy Freeman, GSM for Audacy Miami is Radio Ink's first Sales Manager of The Week. Amy started her career in her home town of Kansas City after graduating from the University of Kansas. She's worked in San Diego, Cincinnati, L.A. now Audacy in Miami.

In honor of the late Lisa McKay, successful programmer and member of the Country Radio Hall of Fame, Country Radio Broadcasters has created a scholarship program. The Lisa McKay Women in Radio Scholarship program will debut at CRS 2022.

(By Ed Ryan) Obviously COVID-19 has become a major part of our lives again. We're debating masks, the vaccine, how schools deal with this strain, and more. The COVID challenge doesn't stop at the radio station door. People inside the industry are trying to deal with this as best they can. Many have passionate opinions about COVID. These next two columns are the opinion's of the writers only. We're sure they will spark comment and civilized debate.

(By Bob McKay) First, props to Beasley, Cumulus, and Radio One for leading the way regarding vaccines for their employees. Companies like these are definitely taking a proactive approach in helping our country to get ahead of this horrible pandemic.