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Former Radio Station to Become Podcast Studio

Posted: 25 May 2022 12:46 PM PDT https://radioink.com/2022/05/25/former-radio-station-to-become-podcast-studio/

The former student-run radio station at Eastern Oregon University is being converted to a podcast studio for students. KEOL was voted away in 2021 by
the student fee committee due to the high cost of operating the station and reduced interest from students.

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WYPR Baltimore Brings Home 3 Murrows

Posted: 25 May 2022 12:30 PM PDT https://radioink.com/2022/05/25/wypr-baltimore-brings-home-3-murrows/

Public Radio Station WYPR-FM in Baltimore has been awarded three Radio Television Digital News Association 2022 Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards,
in the Large Market Radio categories of “Continuing Coverage,” “Hard News”
and “Excellence in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.”

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Here Are Your 2022 Gracie Award Winners

Posted: 25 May 2022 10:31 AM PDT https://radioink.com/2022/05/25/47th-annual-gracies-celebration/

The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation presented the 47th Annual Gracie Awards at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills, CA. The awards recognized exemplary programming created by women, for women and about
women in all facets of media and entertainment.

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Special Award For Sirott

Posted: 25 May 2022 08:38 AM PDT https://radioink.com/2022/05/25/special-award-for-sirott/

WGN Radio morning drive host Bob Sirott will receive the Dante Award from
the Joint Civic Committee of Italian Americans in Chicago. The award
recognizes media professionals who pursue truth in their work.

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WLTJ Brings Ya Jagoff To Pittsburgh

Posted: 25 May 2022 08:36 AM PDT https://radioink.com/2022/05/25/wltj-brings-ya-jagoff-to-pittsburgh/

WLTJ-FM is adding the co-hosts of the popular Pittsburgh Podcast, “Ya Jagoff!” to the on-air lineup starting June 6. Rachael Rennebeck and John Chamberlin, creators of the local podcast, will now bring “Ya Jagoff on Q” to 92.9 FM weekdays from 7 to 10 pm.

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KILT-AM Hires New Brand Manager

Posted: 25 May 2022 08:32 AM PDT https://radioink.com/2022/05/25/kilt-am-hires-new-brand-manager/

Parker Hillis has been named Brand Manager of Sports Radio 610 (KILT-AM) in Houston. Hillis returns to Audacy after previously serving as assistant
program director of Bonneville’s 104.3 The Fan in Denver.

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Seven Mountains Rob Frazier Remembered

Posted: 25 May 2022 08:29 AM PDT https://radioink.com/2022/05/25/seven-mountains-rob-frazier-remembered/

A memorial service for Rob Frazier, former Head of Creative for Seven
Mountains Media, was held in Pasadena, CA. Frazier died after a two-year
battle with Cancer in November 2021 at the age of 63.

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Hawkeyes Football In Chicago

Posted: 25 May 2022 08:26 AM PDT https://radioink.com/2022/05/25/hawkeyes-football-in-chicago/

AM 1530 WCKG, and The University of Iowa has officially agreed on a
multiyear deal that will bring Iowa Hawkeyes Football to the Chicago
market. WCKG will air every Iowa Football game in Chicago and serve as the team’s sole affiliate throughout the market.

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FCC Denies NAB, Sides With GeoBroadcast

Posted: 25 May 2022 12:38 AM PDT https://radioink.com/2022/05/25/fcc-denies-nab-sides-with-geobroadcast/

The fight continues over technology from GeoBroadcast Solutions that, if approved by the FCC, would allow some FM boosters to geo-target programming
and advertising.

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Congratulations Dana

Posted: 25 May 2022 12:11 AM PDT https://radioink.com/2022/05/25/congratulations-dana/

On Tuesday night in Beverly Hills, Dana Cortez, host of Skyview
Networks The Dana Cortez Show, accepted the 2022 Gracie Award for
Nationally Syndicated Radio Personality. In 2018 Cortez became the first
Latina to host a syndicated morning drive radio show.  

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