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NAB Admits Listening, Revenue Declining

Posted: 04 Oct 2021 02:40 PM PDT https://radioink.com/2021/10/04/nab-admits-listening-revenue-declining/

In new comments filed with the FCC, the NAB is again calling on The
Commission to loosen ownership caps for radio. Two big reasons the NAB is calling for more deregulation is radio's declining revenue and audience due
to the competition it's facing.

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In Case You Missed Our Xperi Webinar

Posted: 04 Oct 2021 02:33 PM PDT https://radioink.com/2021/10/04/in-case-you-missed-our-xperi-webinar/

Last week Xperi’s Joe D’Angelo, Xperi's SVP of Global Radio, and QUU Interactive CEO Steve Newberry joined Radio Ink Editor Ed Ryan to discuss
how radio can compete and win the battle for the dashboard using HD Radio.
If you missed it, you can watch it HERE.

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WBZ Teams With FEMA For New Studio

Posted: 04 Oct 2021 01:35 PM PDT https://radioink.com/2021/10/04/wbz-teams-with-fema-for-new-studio/

FEMA and iHeartMedia Boston, will host the unveiling of an all-hazards
upgrade to the “Primary Entry Point” facility at WBZ NewsRadio 1030 Boston on Friday, October 15th. The facility is one of 77 across the country that serve as a National Public Warning System Primary Entry Point station.

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WECK Buffalo Hires Joe Chille For Afternoon Drive

Posted: 04 Oct 2021 12:44 PM PDT https://radioink.com/2021/10/04/weck-buffalo-hires-joe-chille-for-afternoon-drive/

Legendary Buffalo radio personality Joe Chille has joined Oldies station
WECK to host afternoon drive. And, the station is being totally rebranded.
Here are the details.

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Pajares Joins iHeart St. Louis

Posted: 04 Oct 2021 11:58 AM PDT https://radioink.com/2021/10/04/pajares-joins-iheart-st-louis/

iHeartMedia has hired Dalena Pajares as Vice President of Sales for its 7-station cluster in St. Louis. Pajares joins iHeart St. Louis from The
Center for Sales Strategy, where she most recently served as an Account Executive.

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WYPR Board Changes

Posted: 04 Oct 2021 08:26 AM PDT https://radioink.com/2021/10/04/wypr-board-changes/

Lisa Manzone is the new Chair of the Board of Directors for Baltimore
public radio station WYPR. Three community and business leaders were also elected to the board.

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WIIL Rock Adds New Morning Co-Host

Posted: 04 Oct 2021 08:23 AM PDT https://radioink.com/2021/10/04/wiil-rock-adds-new-morning-co-host/

Stino Cirigliano has joined Alpha Media's active rock 95 WIIL Rock. She
joins long time morning host Tom Kief.

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The Duck Maintains Perch

Posted: 04 Oct 2021 08:20 AM PDT https://radioink.com/2021/10/04/the-duck-maintains-perch/

DuckDuckGo remains on top of the Media Monitors radio chart for a fourth consecutive week. The privacy protecting search engine aired more than
53,000 ads last week.

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CMG Signs Multi-Year Agreement with Quu

Posted: 04 Oct 2021 06:32 AM PDT https://radioink.com/2021/10/04/cmg-signs-multi-year-agreement-with-quu/

All Cox Media Group stations will be using the 'Visual Quus' technology
that brings synced messages to vehicle dashboards. The web-based software
adds text, logos and images to on-air advertisements.

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Who Are Radios Young Superstars?

Posted: 04 Oct 2021 12:10 AM PDT
https://radioink.com/2021/10/04/superstars/

We're looking for radio rock stars that are 30 years of age or under to put
on our "30 Under 30" list in December. Our December 13 issue will feature
30 of radio's best and brightest, 30 years of age and under. Tell us who
you think should be on that list. Here are the criteria...

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