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Nothing says you are doing a great job as a manager better than when you hear it from the people you supervise. Our Sales Manager of the week, Krol Communications' Rich Renko, was nominated by one of his salespeople who told Radio Ink "Rich is a rock star when we bring him with us on meetings." You don't hear that from many sellers. Our Sales Manager of The Week Feature is sponsored by The Center For Sales Strategy.

On Friday, Rush Limbaugh's long-time call screener James Golden, also known as Bo Snerdley, will release a new book called Rush on The Radio. Golden was with Rush from beginning to end, a show that lasted 33 years and was the most listened to radio show in America. Pre-order the book HERE.

(By Cathy Csukas) I was taken aback by how grateful I felt having the privilege of seeing so many familiar faces and hearing their personal journeys of how they navigated through this pandemic, not only personally but professionally.

The Alliance for Women in Media is launching a new virtual mentoring program called AWM Connects aimed at connecting young professionals with senior level executives in radio, TV and digital media.

More details are coming out about the death of former Detroit Rock DJ John O'Leary. Several local reports out of Detroit say O'Leary was found dead Sunday, under his back porch buried under sheets, shingles and a wheelbarrow. Police suspect foul play and a roommate has been arrested.

The 30 Best Country Program Directors in America will be crowned at the Country Radio Seminar in Nashville this coming February. It's time to make your nomination. Today is your final day to make your nomination HERE.

All of us here at Radio Ink would like to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. Your radio headlines will return Monday morning, November 29th at 4:30AM Eastern. If news big breaks before Monday watch for it on our FACEBOOK and TWITTER pages.

After 27 years with Bonneville's KIRO Radio in Seattle, Tom & Curley Show co-host Tom Tangney is retiring. Tom’s last show will be Wednesday, Dec. 1st.

"Watch The Aggies Win"- WTAW is the marking the 100th anniversary of the first play by play broadcast in the United States. The Texas A&M (The Aggies) took on Texas.

WTOP has concluded its inaugural 'Week of Giving' holiday charity campaign. WTOP’s goal with the campaign was to help as many people as possible in D.C., Maryland and Virginia (DMV) through partnerships with local charities working directly in the community.