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The 2020 Radio Show is now available on demand. The NAB/RAB event was presented, virtually, October 5-9.

RMWorldTravel with Robert & Mary Carey and Rudy Maxa has surpassed a milestone; and is now heard on more than 440 radio stations. The program is broadcast live on Saturdays and also airs a M-F daily commentary.

The E.W. Scripps Company has announced new roles for Lisa Knutson, EVP/CFO; and Laura Tomlin, EVP National Media. The changes are contingent on the closing of the acquisition of ION Media.

Seven podcast networks took part in Podfront Virtual 2020. The presentation on the podcasting industry and advertising strategies is now available on-demand.

Starting Monday October 19 The Middle w/ Brooks, Mayes, and Eytan will be live in Philadelphia. The show will be on-line, M-F, 11 AM - 1PM, at PhillyVoice.com/TheMiddle.

Educational Media Foundation has filled two of three positions among its contemporary Christian music radio networks: K-LOVE and Air1. Mandy Young has been named Group PD, Dan Arthur is Air1 Assistant PD and MD; and an Assistant PD for K-Love is being sought.

Community Broadcasters President Jim Leven had a message for his Watertown, New York listeners this week: Don't Do It. Leven was using his stations to tell the locals not to shop on Amazon.com during the online retailers' highly publicized Prime Day. Here's why.... 

Skyview Networks has hired Raul “Rico” Colindres as Vice President for Content Development and Syndication. Colindres will lead the company’s syndication efforts for The Dana Cortez Show and Nick Cannon Radio, as well as look for additional programs to add.

Owned and operated by Minneapolis Public Schools, KBEM-FM turns 50 this month after going on the air in 1970. Recognized as the Twin Cities’ leading non-commercial radio voice for jazz, roots music, and education, KBEM is one of the most listened-to jazz stations in the US.

The Philadelphia Phillies have been offering employees buyout packages because they are cutting back due to COVID-19. Jim Jackson, who's part of the Phillies Radio Network, will not be returning. He says the team notified him he was a “luxury the organization can no longer afford in such uncertain times.”