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On our daily morning podcast Monday, RAB President and CEO Erica Farber joins Radio Ink Publisher Deborah Parenti. The two radio leaders will discuss how the RAB is helping stations through this crisis, what salespeople should be doing now, why creative is so important and much more.

Grace Broadcast Sales has launched a series of customizable :30-second audio features, called We’re All In This Together. The features offer listeners some relief from the barrage of negative coronavirus news and the impact its having on businesses and communities. 

In light of NASCAR pressing the pause button on the 2020 racing season, Motor Racing Network is diving into its archive to present replacement programming for its 600+ radio affiliates. 

Galaxy Media in Syracuse and Utica has reduced staff at the office to ensure the safety of everyone and in order to continue its live & local shows. The stations have also seen a significant spike in smart speaker usage, so they are promoting the daylights out of that. But wait, there's more...

With nothing in the format to discuss, other than the upcoming NFL draft, sports talkers around the country have to be creative every time they flip on the mic these days. AL.com interviewed a number of sports hosts from around Alabama to discuss how they are balancing the news of the day with what little sports stories there are to talk about. 

National Radio Talent System President Dan Vallie said it is with regret, "but also great concern for the health of all involved that we are postponing all the Institutes scheduled for this summer."

This weekend, CBS News Radio presents The CBS News Special Report: The Coronavirus Welcome to the New Normal. The one-hour program will be hosted by CBS correspondent Allison Keyes.

The man who has been honored as a "Legendary Nebraska Broadcaster" is celebrating his 97th birthday March 20. Dick Chapin earned the "Legendary" moniker from the Nebraska Broadcasters Association, where he served two terms as President.

FOX Sports Radio says the network experienced digital audience gains during a week when no games were played. On Wednesday, March 18, FSR’s podcast listens increased by 28%, compared to the previous Wednesday, March 11, with a full slate of games.

With all sporting events cancelled or on hold, 850 ESPN Cleveland created a new show to get fans ready for the only major sports event on the calendar — the April 23rd NFL Draft.