In Search of Soul Thoughts
(By Buzz Knight) It’s never a bad time to look for some soul but in these scary times it feels more important than ever. I interviewed Rishad Tobaccowala a few weeks back on my Buzz Cuts Podcast after reading his new book and so much has changed in the world since then.
Rebecca Marshall Leaves KXL
Marshall has taken a job with the American Red Cross in Portland overseeing volunteers and staff. Marshall was at Alpha's KXL in Portland for 20 years as an anchor, and spent the past 16 years as anchor and news director.
iHeart Picks Up KFMB-AM San Diego
Local Media in San Diego is selling KFMB-AM to iHeart for $1.2 million. That brings the iHeart cluster in San Diego up to eight stations. KFMB will continue to broadcast its existing talk format and will retain the majority of its programming lineup
CNN en Español Launches Coronavirus Podcast
Coronavirus: reality vs. fiction, from CNN en Español will feature Dr. Elmer Huerta, public health specialist and CNN en Español contributor. LISTEN
COVID Christmas In March Hits Radio
Some radio stations are bringing back Christmas Music in an effort to lift spirits in this time of COVID-19. Stations in San Diego and St. Louis have started offering the holiday tunes.
Entercom Launches New Radio.com Show
Entercom has launched “I’m Listening: Stay Connected,” a live daily show focused on mental health. The show, which is a part of Entercom’s annual, yearlong I'm Listening mental health awareness initiative, is hosted by licensed therapist Dr. Chris Donaghue.
U.S. Census Bureau Enters Top Three
While Progressive Insurance held on to the top spot on the Media Monitors chart last week with 54,953 commercials airing on radio stations across the country, the United States Census Bureau jumped from 8th to 3rd airing 46,389 spots.
WGN Adds More Virus Coverage
WGN 720-AM, Chicago, will simulcast part of the WGN-Channel 9 late night newscast. The simulcast will include the half-hour newscast at 10 PM, followed by the "WGN News Special Report: COVID-19 Pandemic" at 10:30 PM.
Federated Media Launches Operation Restaurant Rescue
The restaurant industry is being hit especially hard by all of the coronavirus quarantine mandates. The Federated Media group of radio stations has launched Operation Restaurant Rescue.
iHeart Charlotte Launches Cares Program
In response to the coronavirus pandemic, iHeartMedia Charlotte has launched “Carolina Cares.” The program will highlight organizations including Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina, American Red Cross and Classroom Central, with more to be added if needed.
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