MPR To Focus On Community Healing
In the aftermath of George Floyd's death while being detained by police in Minneapolis; Minnesota Public Radio is presenting a Call To Mind virtual town hall meeting on Wednesday, June 3. The Zoom event will focus on how the racial and cultural trauma affects people.
David Corey Leaving Beasley
Corey confirmed on Monday that he was unable to come to terms on a new contract with Beasley and will be leaving WKLB in Boston at the end of the month. Corey joined Beasley in May 2017 after serving as VP of Radio Programming at Bell Media in Toronto.
“New Normal” Toolbox
The team at Research Director has put together some information to help stations move forward from COVID. The free download is a recovery "toolbox" of ideas and information to help boost sluggish revenue streams.
What Is Your Role?
The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation, Gracie Interview Series will focus this week on the role of on-air talent during these challenging times. Mike McVay, President of McVay Media will host the virtual discussion Thursday June 4, with syndicated host, Elaina Smith.
Feeding The Community Campaign
Radio One and Reach Media have launched We Are One: Feeding the Community Campaign. The campaign is running on 53 stations in 15 markets across the nation.
Benztown Hosting Voiceover Webinar
Benztown will host a free webinar for voiceover pros Friday at 3:00 PST. The topic is the current state of the art of radio imaging and production in the post-coronavirus environment. The webinar will be hosted by Marice Tobias. Register HERE.
Illinois Governor Sued By Salem Host
Salem Media Group and Chicago journalist Amy Jacobson have filed a federal lawsuit against Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker. The lawsuit, filed in the Northern District of Illinois, asks the court to take immediate action to allow Jacobson back into the Governor's Press Briefings.
Progressive Jumps To Number One
Adding more than 13,000 commercials to its schedule bumped Progressive from third to the top spot on the Media Monitors national radio advertiser chart last week. The national insurance chain ran 72,079 commercials on radio stations all across the country.
FCC Approves Cumulus Foreign Ownership Request
Since 2018 Cumulus has been seeking approval from the FCC to allow foreign investment in the company up to 100%. FCC rules prohibit more than 25% foreign investment. On Friday The Commission approved Cumulus' request.
Bumper Morgan Passes at Age 59
Scott Beels, professionally known as Bumper Morgan, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, May 24, at the age of 59 after living with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis for one year. Scott was surrounded by his wife Kim of 32 years, and his children.
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