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NAB Wants Stations to Pull Russian Programming

Posted: 01 Mar 2022 11:59 AM PST https://radioink.com/2022/03/01/nab-responds-to-invasion/

The NAB is calling on broadcasters to "cease carrying any state-sponsored programming with ties to the Russian government or its agents." The
statement from NAB President/CEO Curtis LeGeyt is in response to the
invasion of Ukraine by Russia. Not everyone agrees with that call from the NAB...

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ASCAP Reports Record Revenues

Posted: 01 Mar 2022 11:55 AM PST https://radioink.com/2022/03/01/ascap-reports-record-revenues/

The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, has announced record-setting financial results for 2021. Total revenue collected is a historic high of more than $1.3 billion.

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Senator Hobnobs With Florida Broadcasters

Posted: 01 Mar 2022 11:46 AM PST https://radioink.com/2022/03/01/senator-hobnobs-with-florida-broadcasters/

The Florida Association of Broadcasters team hosted Florida Senator Rick
Scott at the Florida House on March 1st during NAB's State Leadership Conference in Washington, DC. Broadcasters are meeting in DC to discuss
current issues affecting the industry with legislators.

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New PD in Phoenix

Posted: 01 Mar 2022 09:44 AM PST https://radioink.com/2022/03/01/new-pd-in-phoenix/

Rameen Madani has been named Program Director of 104.7 KISS FM and MIX
96.9, in Phoenix. He moves up from Assistant PD.

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New Hire For Freakonomics Network

Posted: 01 Mar 2022 09:33 AM PST https://radioink.com/2022/03/01/new-hire-for-freakonomics-network/

The Freakonomics podcast network has hired a new editorial director.
Gabriel Roth worked for Slate for seven years, where he oversaw podcasts.

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Milestone For Wink

Posted: 01 Mar 2022 09:31 AM PST https://radioink.com/2022/03/01/milestone-for-wink/

The 40th Episode of “The History of Rock ‘N’ Roll” with Host Wink Martindale to will air in March. The two-hour G Networks syndicated show
will air the weekend of March 12-13.

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Radio One Charlotte Swap

Posted: 01 Mar 2022 08:37 AM PST https://radioink.com/2022/03/01/radio-one-charlotte-swap/

WFNZ Sports Radio 610AM/102.5FM and 92.7 The Block, are swapping
frequencies. According to Radio One the move is a frequency change only
with no changes in format.

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New Spanish-Launguage Channel Launches

Posted: 01 Mar 2022 04:20 AM PST https://radioink.com/2022/03/01/new-spanish-launguage-channel-launches/

reVolver Podcasts is launching a new audio channel for Spanish-language
media company Estrella Media. Here are the details...

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Cumulus Hit With Big EEO Fine

Posted: 01 Mar 2022 12:36 AM PST https://radioink.com/2022/03/01/cumulus-hit-with-big-eeo-fine/

The FCC is not happy with Cumulus and has hit the company with a $32,000
fine for violating its EEO requirements. The Commission says Cumulus has a history "of repeatedly violating the Commission’s rules and its apparent disregard of the Commission’s EEO rules is particularly troubling."

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iHeart Launches New Talk Back Technology

Posted: 01 Mar 2022 12:35 AM PST https://radioink.com/2022/03/01/iheart-launches-new-talk-back-technology/

TechCrunch gets the exclusive about the new technology iHeart has launched
on the iHeartRadio app. The technology allows listeners to record up to 30 seconds of audio and send that audio directly to their favorite show hosts.

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