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On the latest episode of Chachi Loves Everybody, Benztown President Dave "Chachi" Denes interviews Emmis CEO Jeff Smulyan and consultant Ken Benson. LISTEN

57 year old Tyra Womack was fatally shot outside her home Wednesday night. She worked for Gospel station WEAA-FM. Baltimore Police say it was a senseless, tragic murder, and may have resulted from a dispute with a neighbor. They are still searching for the shooter.

Our special Facebook Live event Thursday featuring Angela Yee, Frank Ski and Kenny Smoov, Ending Racism in America, What is Radio's Role? was a smashing success. Radio Ink Publisher Deborah Parenti said, as a broadcaster and a trade publisher, I have never been involved in a conversation so important and meaningful - and during which I felt both privileged, humbled, and proud to participate." Watch it.

The NAB says The FCC has an obligation to collect $339 million in regulatory fees in 2020, the same amount as 2019. Radio's contribution to that total is approximately $30 million. However, The Commission is proposing an increase on broadcasters and that has the NAB up-in-arms. 

500 more stations have shown interest in joining an Independent Broadcasters Association according to Adams Media Group CEO Ron Stone who's organizing the effort. That brings the total number of interested stations to 1,850 after only two weeks.

iHeartMedia Providence Rocker 94 HJY will be celebrating the 30th anniversary of “The Paul and Al Morning Show” on July 15. During the celebration a compilation of show highlights throughout the three decades will air. 

On the latest episode of Math & Magic, the iHeartMedia CEO talks to Marisa Thalberg about how she continues to navigate and connect the dots throughout her career. From Estee Lauder to Taco Bell to now EVP, Chief Brand and Marketing Officer at Lowe’s, Thalberg has had quite a career. LISTEN

The NAB has announced results of its Executive Committee Board of Directors elections. Salem Media President David Santrella (pictured) was re-elected Radio Board chair. Townsquare CEO Bill Wilson was voted in as Radio Board first vice chair and Zimmer Radio Owner John Zimmer was elected second vice chair.

For the 28th year, Radio Ink is proud to present radio's symbol of excellence and achievement in sales, marketing, and management, the 2020 Radio Wayne™ Awards. Your deadline is today. Make your nomination HERE.

The news broke this week that the host of The Holstein & Company Morning Show on WIXY-FM in Champaign, Illinois was let go. Steve Holstein was a morning fixture for 24 years at the station. Now with some extra time on his hands he talked with Radio Ink.