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There's been a lot of speculation that radio listening would be down with millions of cars no longer on the roads dues to government mandated stay-at-home orders. Westwood One's Pierre Bouvard listened in to Nielsen's client webinars this week and has posted a new blog about what the ratings company reported.

On April 8 THIS LETTER was sent by a group of Senators to their leadership, which was followed by THIS LETTER to President Trump by members of Congress. Elected officials realize the critical role local media plays in getting information to the public.

Without giving specific numbers, Alpha Media announced late Tuesday that it was taking "painful steps" to deal with the advertising revenue decrease caused by the coronavirus crisis.

Here's the replay of our Tuesday Facebook Live interview with Jeff McHugh from The Randy Lane Company. Jeff provided top-notch advice on how to keep your audience engaged during the coronavirus crisis. He told great stories using examples of talent across the country and had excellent resources. Watch on Facebook or YouTube. Listen on Apple or iHeart.

Bonneville's KYGO-FM, KOSI-FM & SPORTS RADIO 104.3 THE FAN are partnering with 9News Colorado to raise money for the Food Bank of the Rockies.

MediaCo New York Radio, which owns HOT97 and WBLS, has named Ron deCastro market president. He'll oversee HOT97 and WBLS. deCastro moves to New York from New Jersey where he was president and chief revenue officer at Townsquare's New Jersey 101.5.

Following the departure of Ron deCastro, Townsquare announced that Brian Lang, Regional Market President/Chief Revenue Officer for Townsquare in Portland, ME, Portsmouth, NH, and Augusta ME, has been named Market President/CRO for New Jersey 101.5.

As a result of the Townsquare changes in New Jersey, the company has promoted Christine Sieks in Portland ME. Here are all the details...

Radio's biggest company is doing everything possible to weather the economic catastrophe being caused by the 2020 global pandemic. The savings, expense reductions, salary cuts and furloughs are all a result of the coronavirus crisis, according to an SEC filing from Tuesday.

Jersey 4 Jersey has a big name line-up ready to appear on a broadcast fundraiser April 22. The one hour event, to be broadcast on a variety of platforms, will benefit the New Jersey Pandemic Relief Fund (NJPRF).