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The RAB's Jeff Schmidt is hosting a one-hour live presentation tomorrow at 10:00 AM Central called Getting Your Billing Back on Track. Now that businesses are starting to open up it’s time to make money again. Register for this webinar HERE.

Charlie Meyerson tells Radio Ink the sad news of the death of Seth Mason (pictured), one of the founders of Chicago radio stations—WXRT and WSCR The Score.

A federal judge appointed Larry Patrick as Receiver for KREV-FM 92.7 in San Francisco KFRH-FM 104.3 in Las Vegas and KRCKC-FM in Palm Springs.  This stems from a lawsuit alleging copyright infringement by 17 music copyright holders. The reported debt of the three stations is over $2 million.

(By Charlie Sislen) In our lifetimes, it has never been harder to get advertisers to spend on marketing and advertising. My last column spoke about how advertisers need to tailor their message in today’s environment.

(Randy Lane) As a talent coach, I’m often asked, “What are the key ingredients for a great radio show?” The short answer is sticky content, HD characters, and excellent execution.

(By Loyd Ford) We've all become aware that trust in government and media is at an all-time low.  Right now you’ve certainly become tuned-up that we live in the age of COVID-19 and the remaining trust involved in both of government and media is being further destroyed. 

(By Bob McCurdy) I was walking with my granddaughter in a park the other day when she said, “Look Pop Pop, I just found a penny. Let’s go to the store and buy something.” I had to explain to her that I wasn’t sure anything can be bought for a penny but let’s keep looking for more pennies.

KOKE-FM Bob Cole was careful all the time and still doesn't know how he tested positive for the virus ravaging the nation. Cole went on Fox 7 to from his home studio to discuss his situation and the importance of wearing a mask. Watch it HERE.

Former Saga VP of Programming is hired by New South Radio to run the company's six stations in Jackson Mississippi. Lawrence fills the position for the departing Gwen Rakestraw who's retiring after two decades.

Nate Jackson has been hired by Sports Radio 104.3 The Fan (KKFN-FM). Jackson will be a fill-in host, a contributor to all the stations programs and provide digital content at 1043TheFan.com.