Sun Offers Eight Services Free of Charge
For stations needing a little imaging help during the coronavirus crisis, Sun Broadcast group is offering its roster of imaging and production services at no charge. Here's what they are offering up to any station in need.
Lynch Retires After 40 Years
On Tuesday meteorologist Mike Lynch celebrated 40 years with WCCO in Minnesota. On Thursday he announced his retirement. In a post on Facebook, the Minnesota native said, "It’s been an incredible run that I have been so blessed to have the privilege of doing."
Coronavirus Update #18 – Chuck Bergson From Hawaii
Pacific Media Group CEO Chuck Bergson has 20 stations, all in Hawaii, which is dependent on tourism. Chuck tells us he's working through the coronavirus crisis with ad revenue down 60%. LISTEN
Las Vegas Host Recovering From Coronavirus
39-year old KLUC-FM host Omari Mitchell is in recovery mode now, however, for a time his family was worried he might not survive. The healthy host developed a cough late in March, then things went south fast.
Wendy Bell Facing COVID-19 Backlash
KDKA Pittsburgh host Wendy Bell is taking on some criticism after comments she made on her show Sunday night. They had to do with shutting down the economy across the country to save lives. She says she's on the fence about that.
JVC Giving Away Free Air
JVC Media, with stations in Florida and New York, has come up with a unique idea to help local business owners. The company is opening the airwaves at all of its stations to help promote local essential businesses that are still open and serving the community.
iHeart, Dodgers Teaming Up To Help
iHeartMedia and the Los Angeles Dodgers are partnering to provide donations to support those experiencing homelessness, food insecurity, difficulty with basic needs and health care workers in Los Angeles.
CBS Launches Coronavirus Podcast
CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett has launched a new short-form podcast called Debriefing the Briefing. Each episode will include context from the daily White House coronavirus briefings.
Beck Releases New Book
Syndicated Premiere Networks personality Glenn Beck has released his latest book. Beck hosted a live online book signing April 7 for "Arguing With Socialists".
Broadway Teams Up With iHeart
iHeartRadio Broadway is partnering with Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS to raise funds for the COVID-19 Emergency Assistance Fund. The April 13 event will stream the "Celebrating 25 Magical Years of Disney on Broadway" event from November 2019.















