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| Rush Continues to Dominate the Dialogue, Replacing Rush |
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| Radio Headlines For Monday 02-22-21 |
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 Appearing with James Golden (Bo Snerdley, Rush's call screener) in West Palm Beach, where Rush Limbaugh lived, Governor Ron DeSantis announced flags will be flown at half-staff in Florida in honor Limbaugh. The Governor called Rush the greatest conservative radio host of all time. [read more] |
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 (By Andy Bloom) When Rush Limbaugh died, you didn’t need psychic powers to know what was coming next. Within minutes of the announcement of Limbaugh’s passing, hateful and ruthless creatures slid from under the rocks. [read more] |
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 The speculation begins, including in this column in The New York Times, about who might be radio's next big conservative star. As writer Michael Grynbaum points out, Jimmy Fallon may host The Tonight Show, but he’ll never be Johnny Carson. The column also includes insight from Talkers Publisher Michael Harrison. [read more] |
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 Many of you had an opinion on the Len Nelson story. Nelson was suspended from his morning show job by Woodward Radio Group for posting nasty comments to Facebook about Rush Limbaugh. We asked if you thought Nelson should be fired. Here's what you had to say.... [read more] |
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 Nick Cannon, who will appear on the March 9th issue of Radio Ink Magazine, is returning to Meruelo's Hip-Hop station in Los Angeles Power 106 (KPWR-FM). Nick's official return will be this Thursday. The show will be heard 6am-10am PST [read more] |
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 Legendary Philadelphia General Manager Cody Anderson has died. The cause of death has not yet been reported. Anderson's death was first reported on Twitter by Philadelphia City Council President Darrell Clarke. [read more] |
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 iHeartMedia Norfolk has named Derrick Martin Market President. Martin returns to Norfolk from iHeartMedia St. Louis, where he most recently served as the Region President. [read more] |
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 (By Rick Fink) The most important step in the sales cycle, is in the eye of the beholder! In our unscientific survey from a few weeks ago, the results suggest that Prospecting is the most important step in being a successful media sales rep. [read more] |
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 (By Charlie Sislen) Most sales people are relieved that 2020 is in the rearview mirror. It’s hard to imagine another sales year like that. [read more] |
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 (Mike McVay) “The weight of your words … are heavier than ever and the ripples that they create … are greater than ever.” That was something that one of my former employers said to me following an error in judgement by a member of my team. [read more] |
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Fresh news First From RBR+TVBR.
Ed Stolz is no longer a fugitive. Last Thursday night, he surrendered himself to U.S. Marshals. What does this mean for his former FMs, now in Larry Patrick's hands? Get the story in RBR+TVBR's daily headlines e-mail newsletter. Sign up here. |
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 The NAB will present a live webinar on new vaccine research by the Kaiser Family Foundation. The program is set for February 24 at 1 PM ET. [read more] |
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 As part of RAB’s Business Accelerated series, RAB hosts Microsoft Advertising for a live-video presentation. Marketing with Purpose: Driving Growth Through Trusted Brand Experiences is set for March 10. [read more] |
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 Townsquare Media says it has extended its contract with the morning show Free Beer & Hot Wings, which is heard on 17 Townsquare stations. “This is a labor of love,” said Gregg “Free Beer” Daniels. “Townsquare Media has been a tremendous friend and partner to us.” [read more] |
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 Luke Bryan has been named the Country Radio Broadcasters 2021 Artist Humanitarian Award recipient. Bryan was recognized with the honor during his appearance on the annual “CRS Artist Interview,” sponsored by BMI, during CRS 2021: The Virtual Experience. [read more] |
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 Longtime broadcaster George Francis has died. Francis sold radio in Charlotte, sold jingles for TM Studio, managed WAKY/WVEZ in Louisville, WTAM/WDOK in Cleveland and WMAG in Greensboro. He went on to own KRMD/KEEL in Shreveport and WMYI in Greenville, SC. [read more] |
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 The second annual Independent Broadcasters Association/Feeding America Radio Cares – Feeding America drive is set for April 14. This year’s event will be produced by Benztown, with assistance from McVay Media and the Vipology team. [read more] |
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 Saga's North Central Florida Media Group, hosted its 22nd Annual Stop Children’s Cancer Bearathon last week, raising a record $129,775. Listeners called in or logged onto a station website and donated money for a teddy bear or a chemo duck. [read more] |
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 Johnjay of the iHeartMedia Johnjay & Rich Show is backing the effort to save homeless animals in the Southwest. #LovePup is a non-profit organization co-founded by Johnjay [read more] |
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