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Veteran Media Executive Bob McCurdy has announced his retirement as Vice President of Corporate Sales at Beasley Media Group. McCurdy has been writing a weekly Monday morning sales column for Radioink.com that he will continue to write.

Newsradio 610 WIOD, iHeart Media Miami, hosted a 72 hour fundraiser over the weekend. Running April 10 through Easter Sunday April 12, the event was organized to help the homeless impacted by the virus.

The Cache Valley area of northern Utah and southeast Idaho has not escaped the effects of the virus. A local radio personality is coordinating an effort to restock an area food pantry hit hard by the demands created by the situation.

WQSU-FM, "The Pulse" at Susquehanna University in Pennsylvania remains on the air, thanks to some fortunate timing and advanced technology. The 10,000 watt station in Selinsgrove, serves a nine county area in the center of the Keystone State.

Adams Radio Group President Ron Stone has sent a letter to all Independent Broadcasters hoping they will participate in a one-day radiothon to raise money for Feeding America. He says this this could be an amazing opportunity for independent radio stations to do something big. Here's his entire letter...

Four national media organizations have called on Congress to provide financial support to local news media in its next stimulus bill. The document said local news operations are in immediate peril due to COVID-19 and they need Congress to act now.

Hubbard's country station in Seattle has shared one of the best ideas we've seen so far during this nutty time. New Country 98.9 The Bull created a “TP Roll Thru” and gave away 1,000 rolls of FREE Toilet paper to listeners.

Forbes has a lengthy piece on how sports stations around the country are trying to adjust their programming with no sports activities to cover. The article also covers how managers are working with their advertisers to try to keep them on the air...with more sensitive creative.

At its 21 stations covering 6 markets, Bonneville President Darrell Brown says all employees, except for essential personnel are working remotely, and there are no plans to cut jobs. Plus Bonneville stations all around the country have increased their commitment to community.

The 2020 Country Radio Hall of Fame Induction and Dinner ceremony has been rescheduled for September 3rd due to the coronaviris crisis. The event, which is being held at The Westin In Nashville, was to be held June 24th.