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The Salem Radio Network will broadcast a live one-hour special, Coronavirus Pandemic: An SRN News Special Report, Wednesday March 18 at 6 p.m. on most SRN-affiliated stations. 

(By Deborah Parenti) This is a time when radio can shine and provide an important service to its communities. Whether its live and local (always a preference for most) or yes, even syndicated, there are so many ways, on so many levels that radio can once again demonstrate its innate ability to be a lifeline, most especially for the elder population which is as risk, not only in a physical sense, but in terms of mental well-being.

Insurance company Progressive is proving very hard to dislodge from the top position on the Media Monitors list of national radio advertisers. Progressive ran 47,438 spots last week to say on top of the pile.

United Stations is doing what it can to preserve the health of its staff and clients, and also maintain the most normal broadcast schedule possible during these less-than-normal times. Here is what United Stations is up to...

The Mentoring & Inspiring Women in Radio Group has opened the application window for its MIW Group 2020 Mildred Carter Mentoring Program. The deadline to apply is April 6, 2020.

(By Lisa Thal) The world has shifted with the coronavirus. Your child's schools are closed for several weeks, Universities are moving to remote learning, and many of us, for the first time, are working remotely. Are you ready?

Jay West has been promoted to Brand Manager of Max Media’s AC station WVBW (92.9 The WAVE). West joined the station last January as the afternoon host.

The University of Minnesota Board of Regents has voted in support of a plan to sell public radio station KUMD-FM to the Duluth Superior Area Educational Television Corporation for $175,000. The buyer operates PBS station WDSE-TV.

Mobile App company RadioMax says it will provide radio stations a free app to help serve its communities during the coronavirus crisis. No strings attached, no commitment, no agreement to sign

(By Jeff McHugh) Live radio is often at its best in times of crisis. Coronavirus may have more far-reaching and long-lasting repercussions for everyone. Radio managers, podcasters and on-air talent have been calling for advice on what to do.