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That's what Phil Valentine's brother Mark says as the Conservative talker struggles for survival with COVID-19 related pneumonia. The story of Phil Valentine being very sick with COVID has been picked up by nearly every news outlet in the country after saying on his show he was a skeptic of the vaccine.

After missing the top spot on the Media Monitors list last week by less than 10 spots; Lowe's now sits at number one. Progressive was knocked down to number two.

iHeartMedia Orlando’s Acción 97.9 - La Primera En Noticias will now simulcast in Tampa and Jacksonville. Acción debuted in Orlando in 2018.

The Baka Boyz (Eric and Nick Vidal) launch today on Beasley Broadcasting’s Jammin’105.7 in Las Vegas (7p to 11p) as the show rolls out nationally.

On Friday former Long Island Radio General Manager Stephanie McNamara Bitis was sentenced to 15 months in jail for racking up hundreds of thousands of dollars in personal expenses on the company credit card, including a vacation to Aruba.

(By Mike McVay) The work world has been slowly returning to normal, and despite many businesses continuing to Work from Home, we’re seeing listening levels start to improve.

(By Loyd Ford) I just thought I’d share some things I hear and give them a little twist. These are from my “I can’t” file.

(By Randy Lane) O’Reilly Auto Parts or Walgreens are likely spending tens of thousands of dollars running commercials on your radio station. Yet, so many stations don’t take advantage of the free advertising on their own station to promote a star morning or afternoon show.

The Local Journalism Sustainability Act has been introduced in the Senate. Among the provisions; a five-year tax credit that incentivizes small businesses to advertise with local radio and television stations and local newspapers.

Ten members of the House of Representatives and four Senators have added their support to The Local Radio Freedom Act. The legislation signals members of Congress's opposition to any potential legislation that imposes new performance royalties on broadcast radio stations for music airplay.