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    Big Day For Big Boy

    Posted: 25 Aug 2021 02:53 PM PDT https://radioink.com/2021/08/25/big-day-for-big-boy/

    The Hollywood Chamber will hon radio personality Kurt “Big Boy” Alexander with the 2,701st star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Big Boy gets his star Wednesday, September 8th at 6212 Hollywood Boulevard in front of Amoeba Music.

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    RTNDA: Vaccines And Masks

    Posted: 25 Aug 2021 01:57 PM PDT https://radioink.com/2021/08/25/rtnda-vaccines-and-masks/

    When the RTNDA holds its annual conference next month in Denver, all
    attendees will be required to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination and wear a mask within the conference event space, regardless of vaccination status.

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    300 Stations Sign Up For 2nd IBA National Cash Contest

    Posted: 25 Aug 2021 09:22 AM PDT https://radioink.com/2021/08/25/300-stations-sign-up-for-2nd-iba-national-cash-contest/

    The Independent Broadcasters Association has completed its sign-up process
    for its second IBA National Cash Contest. $60,000 will be given away over 6 weeks, $2,000 per weekday. It's double the amount given away last year.

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    Varsity Network Offers App

    Posted: 25 Aug 2021 08:58 AM PDT https://radioink.com/2021/08/25/varsity-network-offers-app/

    The Varsity Network has partnered on an app focusing on college sports. The
    app is built and powered by Learfield a supplier of collegiate multimedia rights, licensing, technology and data.

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    Urban Ones Casino Gets Big DC Spotlight

    Posted: 25 Aug 2021 01:02 AM PDT https://radioink.com/2021/08/25/urban-ones-casino-gets-big-dc-spotlight/

    While Urban One CEO Alfred Liggins is campaigning to transform a rundown
    part of Richmond, and bring opportunities to the African American
    Community, there are others not in favor of the One Casino plan. The
    Washington Post writes, "gambling and equity make strange bedfellows."

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    Is It Time To Transform The Ratings System?

    Posted: 25 Aug 2021 12:44 AM PDT https://radioink.com/2021/08/25/is-it-time-to-transform-the-ratings-system/

    NBC Universal Executive Kelly Abcarian says it is in a new blog post HERE. Abcarian says the media and technology landscape has completely transformed over the last few years—yet measurement remains outdated. And, she adds, that's because "the advertising industry has not adapted and it’s holding
    us back." Her plea is to declare measurement independence.

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    The Bulldog Format For Three Days

    Posted: 25 Aug 2021 12:08 AM PDT https://radioink.com/2021/08/25/the-bulldog-format-for-three-days/

    As the new home for Fresno State Athletics, iHeartMedia is rebranding its Country station in Fresno as 102.7 The Bulldog until Saturday. The
    temporary rebrand will coincide with the Fresno State Bulldogs football
    home opener.

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