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NAB Backs Journalism Sustainability Act

Posted: 23 Jul 2021 11:12 AM PDT https://radioink.com/2021/07/23/nab-backs-journalism-sustainability-act/

The Local Journalism Sustainability Act has been introduced in the Senate. Among the provisions; a five-year tax credit that incentivizes small
businesses to advertise with local radio and television stations and local newspapers.

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WLS Bill Cameron Retiring

Posted: 23 Jul 2021 09:47 AM PDT https://radioink.com/2021/07/23/wls-bill-cameron-retiring/

After a 51 year career, the 'Dean' of Chicago political reporters, Bill
Cameron has announced his retirement. His last day on 890 WLS-AM will be
August 20; his 21st anniversary on the station.

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More Support For LRFA

Posted: 23 Jul 2021 09:45 AM PDT https://radioink.com/2021/07/23/more-support-for-lrfa/

Ten members of the House of Representatives and four Senators have added
their support to The Local Radio Freedom Act. The legislation signals
members of Congress's opposition to any potential legislation that imposes
new performance royalties on broadcast radio stations for music airplay. 

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Partner Success Specialist

Posted: 23 Jul 2021 09:08 AM PDT https://radioink.com/2021/07/23/partner-success-specialist/

Do you love to communicate with leaders from all levels of an organization, smallest markets to CEO boardrooms? Are you confident? Outgoing? Are you
well organized and passionate about attention to detail? The TopLine team
might be right for you! POSITION SUMMARY: We’re seeking a full-time Partner Success Specialist to help manage the partnership between []

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Davis Leaving iHeart End of Year

Posted: 23 Jul 2021 07:10 AM PDT https://radioink.com/2021/07/23/davis-leaving-iheart-end-of-year/

In an internal memo to iHeartMedia employees, CEO Bob Pittman announced
that Darren Davis, Chief Operating Officer of iHeart's Digital Audio Group,
is leaving the company at the end of the year. Davis has been on Radio
Ink's 40 Most Powerful People in Radio for the last 7 years.

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Former Long Island GM Sentencing Today

Posted: 23 Jul 2021 12:51 AM PDT https://radioink.com/2021/07/23/former-long-island-gm-sentencing-today/

At 11:30AM this morning former Long Island Radio General Manager Stephanie McNamara Bitis is expected to be sentenced for racking up hundreds of
thousands of dollars in personal expenses on the company credit card,
including a vacation to Aruba.

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iHeart Market President Pens Sales Book

Posted: 23 Jul 2021 12:38 AM PDT https://radioink.com/2021/07/23/iheart-market-president-pens-sales-book/

The book is called Ace It!
from iHeart New York Market President Bernie Weiss who started with iHeart
as an AE in 2004. Weiss was also SVP of Sales for iHeart in New York. CEO
Bob Pittman writes the foreword in the book which comes out September 7.

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Host Phil Valentine Hospitalized With COVID

Posted: 23 Jul 2021 12:16 AM PDT https://radioink.com/2021/07/23/host-phil-valentine-hospitalized-with-covid/

WTN Nashville talker Phil Valentine is fighting for his life. Valentine is
in very serious condition with COVID Pneumonia after testing positive July 11th. Here's a statement released by his family...

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Are Radio Salespeople Well Compensated?

Posted: 23 Jul 2021 12:00 AM PDT https://radioink.com/2021/07/23/participate-in-our-sales-compensation-study-survey/

There have been so many changes to sales teams over the past year due to
the pandemic. Many stations have downsized, more companies are using
part-time sellers and embracing remote work, and compensation has been all
over the place.

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