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NAB Blasts Proposed FCC Fee Rates

Posted: 03 Jun 2022 11:28 AM PDT https://radioink.com/2022/06/03/nab-blasts-proposed-fcc-fee-rates/

The Federal Communications Commission is out with its proposed regulatory
fee rates for Fiscal Year 2022. NAB President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt is
critical of the proposal for a 13% fee increase from last fiscal year.

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Latino Media Network Launches With Big Radio Deal

Posted: 03 Jun 2022 10:57 AM PDT https://radioink.com/2022/06/03/latino-media-network-launches-with-big-radio-deal/

Describing itself as “ a media company focused on content creation, talent incubation, and distribution across multiple platforms,” Latino Media
Network debuts with a big announcement: LMN will acquire 18 radio stations
in 10 markets from TelevisaUnivision in a $60 million all cash deal. LMN
says in announcing the agreement: “This deal is one of the largest single acquisitions of stations by a Latino owned and operated company in
history.” The 18 stations include AMs and FMs in Los Angeles, New York, Miami, Houston, Chicago, Dallas, San Antonio, McAllen, Fresno, and Las
Vegas that combined reach 33% of American Latinos.



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NABLF Honoring Patti LaBelle

Posted: 03 Jun 2022 09:54 AM PDT https://radioink.com/2022/06/03/nablf-honoring-patti-labelle/

Patti LaBelle will receive the Service to America Leadership Award from the National Association of Broadcasters Leadership Foundation. The award is
the NABLF’s highest individual citation that is presented in recognition of honorees’ commitment to advocacy and public service.

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New CFO At KERA

Posted: 03 Jun 2022 09:51 AM PDT https://radioink.com/2022/06/03/new-cfo-at-kera/

Kimberly Singleton has joined KERA as Chief Financial Officer. KERA is a not-for-profit public media organization serving North Texas through KERA
90.1, KXT 91.7, KERA TV and several digital platforms.

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New Country Show From Orbyt Media

Posted: 03 Jun 2022 09:48 AM PDT https://radioink.com/2022/06/03/new-country-show-from-orbyt-media/

Shannon Ella has been tapped as host of "New Now With Shannon Ella". Orbyt Media syndication group has teamed up with iHeartRadio Canada's Pure
Country Stations that will begin airing the weekly Sunday program June 5.

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Amaturo Adds Two Stations in California

Posted: 03 Jun 2022 01:04 AM PDT https://radioink.com/2022/06/03/amaturo-adds-two-stations-in-california/

Amaturo Sonoma Media Group and Redwood Empire Stereocasters have jointly announced that Amaturo is purchasing two RES stations, KZST-FM and KWVF-FM. The sale price was not announced. The transaction is expected to close in the 3rd quarter of this year. An LMA to operate the stations went
into effect yesterday.

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2 Days of Podcasting Revenue Success Stories

Posted: 03 Jun 2022 01:03 AM PDT https://radioink.com/2022/06/03/2-days-of-podcasting-revenue-success-stories/

Join Radio Ink Editor Ed Ryan July 19th and 20th from 9AM to 2PM as he interviews revenue generating podcast superstars who are now earning
serious money producing great content. Get your unfair share of podcast revenue. Learn from the best during our two-day virtual conference. Get all
the details HERE.

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St. Louis Public Radio Turns 50

Posted: 03 Jun 2022 12:36 AM PDT https://radioink.com/2022/06/03/st-louis-public-radio-turns-50/

Fifty years ago, KWMU debuted in St. Louis. Broadcasting from Lucas Hall on
the University of Missouri-St. Louis campus, KWMU (now St. Louis Public
Radio) introduced public radio to St. Louis. On August 4th, an exhibit will open about the station and a party will be held. Check out a timeline of
the station's history HERE.

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Lexington Radio Legend Passes

Posted: 03 Jun 2022 12:28 AM PDT https://radioink.com/2022/06/03/lexington-radio-legend-passes/

Clarity Communications owned Country station WLXO announced the passing of long-time Lexington host Karl Shannon at the age of 68. Shannon held the distinction of being the only person in Lexington to be rated number one in morning drive on two different stations; WVLK-FM and WBUL-FM. The station
has more details on the 50-year host's career HERE.

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