Managers: Should Focke Be Fired?
The NBA's Charlotte Hornets have suspended radio play-by-play man John Focke indefinitely after he tweeted the N-word. He said it was an accident and he immediately apologized. How would you handle the situation if one of your employees sent out that tweet?
Urban One Announces Equity Offering
Urban One has filed a prospectus supplement with the SEC for an equity offering program. It calls for the possible offering and sale of Class A shares with an aggregate offering price of up to $25 million.
Apple Dumps Beats1, Launches 2 New Stations
Beats 1 has been renamed Apple Music 1, and two new Apple radio stations have launched, Apple Music Hits, songs from the ’80s, ’90s, and 2000s, and Apple Music Country where Ty Bentli will host a shift.
Big Voice in Canada Ending Run
After 35 years on the air, Canada's Syd Smith is retiring. Smith has been with Corus Entertainment since 1996. Smith’s career began in his hometown of Kirkland Lake, Ontario. Before joining Corus, he worked at stations in Saskatchewan and Alberta in the 80's and 90's.
New Midday Duo ESPN Sacramento
ESPN 1320 (KIFM-AM) in Sacramento adds D-Lo and KC to the line-up. Damien Barling and Kenny Caraway take over Noon to 2 PM.
OOH Advertising Focus Of Borrell
Gordon Borrell and Corey Elliot take it outside this week. Out-of-Home advertising has become a real competitor for ad dollars. The episode looks at how OOH has been unaffected by Google, Facebook and other digital media.
New Cleveland Browns Podcast
ESPN Cleveland has launched a podcast with Browns Analyst Tony Grossi. The Daily Grossi will be offered daily and is free.
NAB Podcast Highlights iHeart BIN
The latest National Association of Broadcasters podcast, hosted by Chief Diversity Officer Michelle Duke, looks at iHeart's Black Information Network. BIN launched in June in 15 markets across the United States.
Sirius XM Partners With RapidSOS
Sirius XM Connected Vehicle Services and RapidSOS, are working together to help first responders save more lives. The joint effort will digitally transmit vehicle crash data to 911 immediately following a crash-related vehicle emergency.
Nielsen: Radio Won The Stay-At-Home Audio Battle
According to new research from Nielsen, when Americans were told to stay home by the government due to COVID-19, they stayed with radio to stay informed.
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