Radio Ink Coronavirus Ep. #11 – Dave Beck
MBC Grand Junction Broadcasting in Colorado has 11 stations. Dave Beck has some great advice for managers all across the country. We really want you to stay tuned to the end. His final answer is awesome. LISTEN
SBS Reports Strong Q4 Results
How about a little good news for the radio industry? Excluding political revenue, Spanish Broadcasting System reported net revenue growth of 24% for the 4th quarter of 2019.
Furloughs, Layoffs, CEO Pay Cuts Hit Radio
(By Ed Ryan) COVID-19 has now infected 785,000 people globally, claiming 37,686 lives. In the United States 3,000 people have died, 900 of them in New York. CNBC is reporting that the unemployment rate in the United States could top 30%. Commerce has come to a screeching halt, every industry is being impacted. Radio is no different.
Concert Raises Nearly $8 Million
The iHeartMedia/FOX concert this past Sunday, “Living Room Concert for America”, raised nearly $8 million for coronavirus relief. 8.7 million people tuned in to watch the concert while many others listened on iHeart radio stations.
Fundraising Telethon To Be Held Friday
Austin Radio Network - KOKE-FM (98.5/99.3-FM, The HORN (KTXX 104.9/101.9-FM/AM-1260) and 105.3 The BAT (KTXX-HD4) are joining with more than a dozen media outlets in Austin to host an all-day digital telethon Friday.
No Fear Café. A Video Call for Broadcasters
Been cooped up too long? Want to share your thoughts with other broadcasters? Jackson Del Weaver's No Fear Café goes live every Tuesday at 9AM (PT) via Zoom video. The goal is to share ideas and build a community for broadcasters stuck at home. There is no cost.
Wells Joins Talk Media Network
Ark Midnight with John B. Wells is now part of the Talk Media Network family. The former Coast to Coast AM host discusses news, politics, unexplained mysteries and paranormal, science, religion, health, music and pop culture.
Need A Little Positivity?
iHeartRadio has released The Best of Stuff, podcast playlist. The Best of Stuff playlist is compiled of the best podcast episodes from the Stuff You Should Know archives and shows. Check it out HERE
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A Way We Can All Help Local Businesses
North Country Radio, based out of Lake Placid, NY rolled out a national PSA campaign on March 26. “The Gift Card Challenge” was created to encourage individuals to buy gift cards from local shops and restaurants to show their support.
Radio is Finding Ways To Help Local Businesses
Iliad Media Group (Impact Radio) has announced a new initiative, “Boost Idaho Business.” The goal is to help local businesses get the word out that they're open and what type of services and products they offer.















