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For those on the fence about discussing mental health on air, you might be missing out on a sizable portion of listeners. Radio Ink discussed the unique market of this important topic with Audacy's Senior Vice President of Research and Insights Idil Cakim.

A recent study by Jan Diehm and Dr. Jada Watson presents data to back up the belief that country radio stations have been reluctant to play songs by women, especially back-to-back. The study analyzed programming on 29 major market country radio stations.

After his Presidential campaign announcement suffered technical difficulties on Twitter, Governor Ron DeSantis took to radio on Wednesday to explain the incident. DeSantis appeared on The Mark Levin Show in his first major traditional media appearance since declaring his candidacy.

Christian broadcast network Family Life Radio's recent Compassion International sponsorship fundraiser made a huge difference for the children of Haiti. During the three-day event, listener pledges from the group's forty stations resulted in support for a record number of kids.

Bold Gold Media Group NY's 12th Annual Thunder 102 (WDNB) Country Cares for St. Jude Kids Radiothon, held on May 18th and 19th, was a tremendous success. The Catskills country station raised more than double their usual funds over 26 hours.

Tim Holly, the SVP/Market Manager of Audacy Buffalo, has announced his retirement from the company, effective in July. Holly has been with the company since 2001. He has been in the Market Manager role since February 2020.

Amaturo Sonoma Media Group Santa Rosa morning co-host and Assistant Digital Program Director Tanner Chambers has announced his decision to depart the group to pursue other opportunities. Today marks Chambers' final day on the air at KFGY and KHTH.

As the US continues to fight for radio's place in the dashboard, showing what can happen when the industry comes together, this year's WorldDAB Automotive Conference will focus on the same. Radio France hosts the event in Paris on June 15.

All of the 2023 Regional Edward R. Murrow Award winners for radio have been officially announced. Over the course of May, the winners from each of the 14 regions were unveiled day by day. Winners will be honored on October 9th in New York City.

Happy Friday! This week’s Radio Ink Blast from the Past comes from Joe Willie Souse's first-ever remote in 1981 for WGIG in Brunswick, Georgia. Send your Blast From The Past to Cameron at [email protected] for your chance to be featured.