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Podcast Host Suspended, Virtual Service Being Planned For Rush
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Radio Headlines For Tuesday 02-23-21
 
That's according to a report in the Richmond Times-Dispatch which says the radio and TV operator will be the major investor in a 90,000 square foot casino in the market in which it owns 4 stations. An official announcement is expected to come from CEO Alfred Liggins today. [read more]
 
 
Slate has suspended the host of its Gist podcast Mike Pesca indefinitely after he debated with his colleagues over whether people who are not Black should be able to use a racial slur. [read more]
 
That announcement was made on Rush's show Monday by his wife Kathryn who took calls from listeners with guest host Mark Steyn. Kathryn Limbaugh said, due to COVID, an in-person ceremony is not possible and she's in the early stages of planning a celebration of life that will be able to be viewed by his audience, friends and extended family. [read more]
 
Entercom has teamed up with Detroit sports partners Detroit Lions, Tigers, Red Wings and Pistons to launch a new community initiative Vaccinate Michigan. State approved PSA’s about COVID-19 vaccination are being aired. [read more]
 
 
(By Laurie Kahn) Here’s the question –  What are small market stations doing differently to compensate sellers? All of the stations in our market are using old techniques and I would like some ideas. [read more]
 
(By Loyd Ford) Here are 9 ways to encourage sellers (or yourself) if you are selling in today’s tough local business owner environment in your market. Hopefully, you will find something that encourages you here. [read more]
 
Progressive stays number one on the Media Monitors national spot chart. The insurance giant retained the top spot from last week with 60,220 spots aired. [read more]
 
 
RAB CEO Erica Farber, Jacobs Media’s Fred Jacobs, and futurist Dr. Shawn DuBravac are hosting a free CES wrap-up webinar this Thursday. [read more]
 
Connoisseur Connecticut’s morning duo Chaz and AJ (WPLR and WFOX), helped raise over $88,400 in cash for Jimmy Koplik’s ‘Coats For A Cause.’ All the money raised will go towards purchasing EMPWR coats for Bridgeport’s homeless. [read more]
 
Q104.3 (WAXQ) NYC has extended the contract for morning show host Jim Kerr. The agreement with the iHeartMedia Classic Rock station runs through 2026. [read more]
 
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Darryll Green some 35 years ago was the head of WGCI-FM in Chicago for Gannett. Now, he's a local TV industry leader, and he's got a big new job in South Florida coming in days. Get the story in RBR+TVBR's daily headlines e-mail newsletter. Sign up here.
 
 
John Clayton “The Professor” is joining Sports Radio 104.3 The Fan (KKFN-FM). The Pro Football Hall of Famers will become the Senior Broncos Writer for DenverFan.com and appear regularly on the air. [read more]
 
Rachel Ryan is the new midday host on 96.3/KSCS-FM in Dallas. Ryan joins the line-up from Cumulus sister station WWWQ Q99.7 in Atlanta. [read more]
 
iHeart adds The Jubal Show to mornings on Power 96.1 in Atlanta. Jubal replacing PK in the Morning. The nationally syndicated show is co-hosted by Jubal Fresh, his wife Alex Fresh and English Evan. [read more]
 
 
Megatrax, an independent production music library, is introducing a new brand identity with a new logo, renewed brand mission, and a newly developed music search platform. The makeover for the 30 year old company was a two year process. [read more]
 
WNYC Studios and Futuro Studios are launching La Brega: Stories of the Puerto Rican Experience, a seven-part podcast series created by a team of Puerto Rican journalists, producers, musicians, and artists about life, politics, history, and “the hustle” on the island [read more]
 
Podcasting ad revenue is expected to see huge growth over the next few years. Are you getting your piece of the action? To get the very latest podcasting news, expert interviews and tips on how to make money, subscribe to the Podcast Business Journal headlines HERE . [read more]
 
 
Are you hearing things about your market? Let us investigate. Radio Ink Magazine is the only 29-year-old trade magazine in the radio industry. That's the result of a lot of trust over those years. Send all news tips in total confidence, and any other station news to Radio Ink Editor Ed Ryan at edryantheeditor@gmail.com. [read more]
 
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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