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Before the coronavirus pandemic stifled economic growth in the United States, the IAB projected podcast revenue would grow nearly 30% in 2020. That number has been revised to 14.7% due to the impact of COVID-19.

Jacobs Media's Seth Resler is hosting a webinar with UK-based mobile journalist Peter Stewart (pictured) Thursday at 2pm Eastern. The topic is the value of using livestreaming video to promote your radio show. Register HERE.

How many times have morning show hosts been told by consultants over the years to run that money giveaway in the 7:00 hour, or to break that big news in the 7:00 hour? COVID-19 has thrown a monkey wrench into all of that thinking.

The price is $325 million, with $265 million of cash upfront, for SiriusXM to become a player in the podcasting space. An additional $30 million will be paid based on 2020 financial results (paid in 2021). And up to $30 million based on 2021 results to be paid in 2022.

Dianna Ploss brokered time from Russell Broadcasting's WSMN in Nashua, New Hampshire. Following a Facebook Live rant where she yelled at workers that they needed to speak English in the United States, WSMN dropped her program issuing a statement that said they will not tolerate discrimination. TMZ has the Ploss video HERE.

Patrick Ellis, host of 96.3 WHUR-FM's Gospel Spirit Show has been hospitalized for treatment of COVID-19. Ellis has been hosting for more than 40 years. He is the recipient of many awards including NAB Radio Host of the Year.

Jumping up from 7th two weeks ago, Babbel was radio's number one advertiser last week, according to Media Monitors. The language learning site aired just under 70,000 commercials on radio stations across the country. Here are the top five...

Voter registration, voter education and voter mobilization in advance of the November 2020 election is the behind an effort being championed by Atlanta's Black Radio stations. Here are the details on Black Radio United For The Vote.

Like many other 2020 events, ARKCON 2020 has been canceled, due to the coronavirus pandemic. The state association will instead host a virtual sales and management media summit July 22nd – 23rd. Read the letter from Executive Director Luke Story.

Beasley Media Group's Boston cluster is partnering with RCN Business to award $200,000 in marketing support to assist the Small Business Association Grant Program in Boston.