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The Cleveland Cavaliers, iHeartMedia and Cleveland TV stations joined forces for a three-and-half-hour telethon on April 4 that aired simultaneously on WOIO CBS 19, CW 43 WUAB, and iHeart's WTAM 1100 and 100.7 WMMS. Over $150,000 was raised for two non-profits.

In a show of support to their local medical community, Hubbard country station KNUC-FM in Seattle has donated 3,000 medical masks to Virginia Mason Hospitals, Evergreen Health, Cottesmore Life Care, PacMed and Seattle Children’s to help nurses and doctors fighting the virus.

The new United Stations Media Network podcast network is called the Storic Media Podcast Network. Genres to be included in the network: narrative, crime, thriller, lifestyle, fan-casts, comedy, comedy-thriller, mystery, drama, music, and children’s content.

KIOK-FM, 94.9 "The Wolf", Kennewick, Washington, has teamed up to feed truckers hauling much needed supplies during the crisis. Truckers Lunchables is supplying truck drivers across the state of Washington with Free lunch, Monday, Wednesday and Friday until the restaurant ban is lifted.

TuneIn is partnering with Global Citizen for “One World: Together At Home,” in support of the COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund for the World Health Organization. The special will stream live on TuneIn on Saturday, April 18.

Veteran Golf Reporter Ann Liguori is back with the second season of her show. The Sunday morning show airs on Entercom's WFAN-AM/FM in New York City.

The 30-minute webinars being held in all Beasley markets Wednesday are called Financial Relief for Small Business Owners: The Road Map will feature representatives of the SBA to discuss how businesses can qualify and apply for emergency funds and grants to help keep their doors open

SBG is making its 24/7 formats and long form shows more accessible to stations during the coronavirus crisis. Stations can now have access to several formats and shows with any automation and programming to fit any daypart as well as voice tracking for any air shift.

Key Networks premiered The Jesse Kelly Show Monday. The three hour mid-morning show, originates from 950 KRPC in Houston. Because of the COVID-19 crisis, Key Networks is offering the program through April 30 for free. Stations can try out the program, contract and commitment free.

A free webinar offering ideas and recommendations to help broadcasters get through the COVID-19 crisis is set for Tuesday, April 7. The webinar is a collaboration between three media consulting companies.