Oxenford: ZoneCasting Still Has Many Hurdles
The issue of whether broadcasters will be able to use booster stations to GeoTarget content is now in the hands of the FCC. Broadcast attorney David Oxenford says
no matter what the FCC decides there are significant regulatory hurdles that the GeoBroadcast proposal must clear before there is any final resolution.
More Names Added to iHeart’s Graduation Podcast
Bill and Melinda Gates, stand-up comedian George Lopez, actor Henry Winkler and several others have joined iHeart's Commencement: Speeches for the Class of 2020
– a special podcast for graduation month.
ESPN Chicago Giving Away Big Ad Campaign
Small businesses can enter to win a $50,000 advertising campaign with Good Karma's ESPN 1000 in Chicago. It's a promotion the radio station is running with First Midwest Bank.
Salem’s David Santrella is Our Podcast Guest Today
The impact of COVID 19 was not the same for all markets and formats. Find out which ones defied the law of averages for Salem Media Group along with Broadcast Media president Dave Santrella’s “Four V” steps to recovery from the crisis in today’s Radio Ink Coronavirus podcast. LISTEN.
Wood Named Emmis Indy VP of Programming
David Wood is the new Vice President of Programming for Emmis-Indianapolis. Wood, who joined Emmis 10 years ago, has already started his new role. Emmis Indianapolis includes The Fan 93.5/107.5, WIBC 93.1, B105.7, Hank FM 97.1 and Network Indiana.
Government Gives Radio A Boost
The government has been throwing money around everywhere lately. Last week the radio industry received more love from the gov. Two different agencies were among radio's top five spenders, according to Media Monitors.
Philly Front Line Heroes Honored
Radio One Philadelphia is reaching out to listeners to help honor the people on the front line battling the virus. The Salute on the Front Line campaign features video tributes and special lunch deliveries to men and women nominated by members of the community.
Concert Set To Benefit Songwriters
Songwriters will get a boost from MusiCares COVID-19 Relief Fund from a concert set for Saturday May 16. BMI and some of top radio and media groups nationwide are teaming-up for A Salute to the Songwriters.
Motivation In Tough Times
Alpha Media is working to prepare clients and employees for coming out of COVID. The company, with radio stations and media platforms in 44 nationwide markets, hosted a virtual keynote last week.
Beasley Taking Steps To Open Up
Beasley Media Group says today it will begin to open its radio stations, in states that are reopening for business, based on CDC guidelines in those states. Beasley owns 64 stations in 15 markets.
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