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Radio Headlines For Tuesday 09-08-20
 
Time to save $100 on registration for Radio Ink Hispanic Radio LIVE is running out! The early bird discounted price of $149 only lasts until Sunday, September 13 at midnight. [read more]
 
 
KDKA host Wendy Bell is off the air after she said people vandalizing park monuments should be shot on sight by park rangers and snipers. She also mimicked the sound of a gun firing. [read more]
 
The Independent Broadcasters Association has launched its membership website and announced AdLarge Media will be the organization's network ad sales rep partner and create two new independent radio station networks.   [read more]
 
Angela Yee, co-host of the nationally syndicated morning show The Breakfast Club will be co-hosting the 28th Radio Wayne awards, on September 15, with Radio ink Publisher Deborah Parenti. The Facebook Live/YouTube event is sponsored by Nielsen. [read more]
 
 
An iHeart owned AM station in Youngstown has changed formats and will now focus entirely on the growing sports betting craze. The station is called The Gambler. [read more]
 
This month marks the 50th Anniversary of In Black America, heard on a dozen NPR affiliate stations nationwide. John L. Hanson Jr. has hosted the program, that originates from the studios of KUT 90.5 in Austin, TX, for four decades. [read more]
 
Gen Media Partners, parent company of Sun Broadcast Group, and Jason Bailey have parted ways. Bailey founded Sun 12 years ago and sold it to Gen Media Partners in 2018. [read more]
 
 
(By Buzz Knight) The passing of Labor Day means the passing of the Summer and on to Q-4 and with that it’s important you and your team come out of the gate strong. Here are 10 steps worth considering that can help you be effective doing that. [read more]
 
(By Charlie Sislen) Many of the major advertising verticals that radio has helped in past decades have greatly reduced their ad spending. As we all know, various industries are presently just trying to survive, and while advertising is essential, at this time it might be tough to get a commitment. [read more]
 
(By Randy Lane and Jeff McHugh) We have long recognized the power of endorsements by the talent we coach. One of the positives of the pandemic is that high trust radio and podcast personalities have risen to influencer status according to Marshall Williams CEO of Ad Results Media. [read more]
 
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(By Loyd Ford) You might buy into the idea that the radio market is mature and there are no real opportunities to breakout into the open with your brand or brands against entrenched leaders in your market. However, Coronavirus and the issues around it have strengthened the opportunities today because it has created an even more unpredictable environment for radio. [read more]
 
A new afternoon show and the full-time return of John Landecker highlight a slew of changes at WGN Chicago. Steve Bertrand will host “Chicago’s Afternoon News” from 4 to 7pm and Landecker is back on radio to cover the 7 to 10pm time slot. [read more]
 
Beasley Media Group has hired Jessie Jordan as the new morning show co-host of the morning show with Johnny B on WJBR-FM in Wilmington, Delaware. [read more]
 
 
Tay Hamilton has signed on as a new on-air personality and producer for afternoon drive at WSIX-FM. She joins Wayne D on the iHeartMedia station. [read more]
 
Changes are coming September 8 to Kiss 103.1 (WLXC-FM), Columbia, SC. The Cumulus station is moving its midday host to afternoon drive and bringing in a new host for the midday slot. [read more]
 
Pikeville Kentucky based Mountain Top Media has added to its News Department. Ralph B. Davis is News Director, while Joel Cordial joins the reporting staff. [read more]
 
 
K92.9 WVLK-FM, formerly NASH FM 92.9 (WLXX-FM), has been re-launched as Lexington's New Country Leader. The Cumulus station swapped call letters with sister station 101.5 Jack FM. [read more]
 
 
 




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