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Is Radio Out of The COVID-19 Woods Yet?, We Crown The Best PD’s in Country Radio This Monday
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Radio Headlines For Wednesday 02-10-21
 
The FCC has announced that on July 27th an auction will be held for 136 FM construction permits and 4 AM construction permits. Here's how you can place a bid on a radio station in your home town. [read more]
 
 
In our ongoing series about how radio will recover from the COVID-19 revenue busting pandemic, today we hear from Kristin Cantrell, owner and CEO of 7 Mountains Media & CapCity Communications . [read more]
 
Join Radio Ink and SONY MUSIC / Nashville for a Facebook Live event, Monday February 15th when we unveil the Best PD's in Country Radio. Radio Ink Publisher Deborah Parenti and syndicated personality Elaina Smith will host. Set yourself a reminder to watch HERE. [read more]
 
Academy of Country Music is out with the list of Radio Award nominees. The Radio Awards winners will be announced ahead of the 56th ACM Awards in April. [read more]
 
 
Arguably, the last year was the hardest ever to be a leader in radio. A raging pandemic, local businesses closing, the revenue spigot shut tight and employee cutbacks. If you work for a true leader that mastered all of those challenges, you need to nominate that person HERE. [read more]
 
Xperi's DTS has announced that its connected radio solution DTS Connected Radio has been rebranded as DTS AutoStage. The company also announced that Entercom, Beasley and Cox were recently added to the platform. [read more]
 
Beasley Media Group released the details of the Detroit Rock station's upcoming 50th anniversary celebration. This Sunday, 50 years ago, will mark the official day the station went live. Back in 1971, “WXYZ” was changed to “WRIF,” and the rest is rock history. [read more]
 
 
Edison Research released its first Top 50 podcast chart. The list is based on audience size determined by Edison's Podcast Consumer Tracker. The number one show of 2020 was The Joe Rogan Experience, followed by The Daily and Crime Junkie. Here are the top 50. [read more]
 
iHeart's first 3D Audio release was “13 Days of Halloween” with Blumhouse Television and Aaron Mahnke. That series will be expanded with a seasonally focused “13 Days” franchise of podcasts correlating with various major holidays. [read more]
 
Barrett Sports Media has wrapped up its Top 20 List by naming Pardon My Take as the Best Original Sports Podcast in 2020. The Barstool Sports' podcast featuring Dan 'Big Cat' Katz and PFT Commenter; has won the category before. [read more]
 
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The NPR Member station in Miami is solidifying its presence in West Palm Beach. To make it happen, iHeartMedia is involved. Get the full story in RBR+TVBR's daily headlines e-mail newsletter. Sign up here.
 
 
Hofstra University's radio station WRHU is participating in World Radio Day with a 72-hour broadcast in celebration of WRHU receiving the 2021 UNESCO World Radio Day Award. [read more]
 
Radio Ink is on the hunt for the best radio facilities in America. We'll feature radio's best newly built studios in our March issue. If you've built new studios, over the past year, send all the details to edryantheeditor@gmail.com. [read more]
 
Benztown has opened a Swag Bank. The company is offering access to a special selection of radio station promotional items. [read more]
 
 
Jordan Alamat can now be heard evenings on 93X/KXXR-FM Minneapolis. He joins the Cumulus station after being on the air at other Twin Cities stations KQGO, KZGO and KDWB. [read more]
 
88Nine Radio Milwaukee (WYMS-88.9FM) has given three station veterans new responsibilities. The promotions fill Station Director, Program Director and Assistant Program Director roles. [read more]
 
SuiteRadio is giving Ed Moloney more responsibilities. The 24/7 format syndicator has named Moloney Affiliate Relations Director and Program Director of The Maxx format. [read more]
 
 
KXNT Las Vegas has added syndicated talker Dana Loesch to the line-up. The Dana Show is syndicated out of Dallas by Radio America. [read more]
 
Curtis Media President Trip Savery said, "We''re excited to welcome 2 Guys Named Chris to Rock 92.9 and the Triangle. Rock 92.9 features real Classic Rock with local personalities. The show has built a solid following in the region, and it is a perfect match for mornings on Rock 92.9.” [read more]
 
 




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