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Much like we've seen from iHeartRadio hoping to get buy-in from all their bondholders, Cumulus continues to extend the early tender date for its exchange offer for its 7.75% senior notes, due in 2019, to February 13 from January 23.

The Yakama Nation in Central Washington has its own radio station, KYNR-AM. However, it's been off the air for 8 months after burglars stole all the station's equipment, forcing it to go dark.

(By Jeff McHugh) As the saying goes, what you focus on grows. How do you maintain focus amidst a hurricane of distractions? What do you focus on, and what do you filter out?

In December, the US Department of Justice was pushing for jail time for former media broker and station owner Susan Patrick over tax fraud, and now they've gotten their wish. Patrick has been sentenced to 15 months in prison by a Maryland federal district court.

There's a lot of political ad revenue on the table for this upcoming election. How much of that will wind up in your pocket is always a big question mark. Katz Radio Group has a new study that will help arm you as you go out and attempt to woo some of those political dollars away from Television and digital.

During CRS 2021 Luke Combs and Maren Morris will join in discussion on accountability and the future of country music. NPR Music Critic, Ann Powers will moderate the session on February 17.

(By Mike McVay) The Radio Ink 40 Most Powerful People in Radio issue is a little more than a month away. That realization led me to think about commonalities among successfully programmed radio stations and to share 40 Tips to Program a Great Radio Station.

Eight broadcasters, including two from the radio industry, will be inducted into the inaugural College at Brockport WBSU Hall of Fame. Entercom's Michael Doyle and former WTAR/WLTY Norfolk GM Ron Reger are among those being honored. A ceremony will be held April 14, 2018 on the upstate New York campus.

Ron Stone is the President of Adams Radio Group. In addition to filling us in on how his company is dealing with the coronavirus crisis, Ron has put together a plan for independent broadcasters to team up to feed America. LISTEN

Tim “Rayne” Rainey has started as mornings at KRAT-FM ALT 92.1 in Reno, Nevada. Rainey was previously PD/Morning Show host at KUDL "106.5 The End" in Sacramento.