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New Premier League move could see TV cameras in NUFC dressing rooms

A new working group has been set up to look at ways to enhance the TV product for fans when football returns




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Enough is enough - it is time for a takeover decision

It is time for the Premier League to make a decision and put your most northerly subjects out of their agony




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Former referee revisits horror challenge on Haidara

Former Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher appeared on Sky Sports News to discuss the challenge on Massadio Haidara




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Former Indianapolis TV, Radio Host Jim Gerard Passes Away At 93

Former INDIANAPOLIS television and radio host JIM GERARD passed away MAY 1st at 93, according to the INDIANAPOLIS STAR. GERARD started his career at WBBW-A/YOUNGSTOWN, OH before moving into … more




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Yamanair Creative Launches An ‘Emergency Creative Relief Package’ For Radio

YAMANAIR CREATIVE, has launched an “Emergency Creative Relief Package” (ECRP) for the industry. The package allows radio sellers to custom order, via a simple web portal, any type … more




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Podcast Movement Moves 2020 Event From August To October

PODCAST MOVEMENT has postponed this year's event in DALLAS from AUGUST to OCTOBER 19-22, 2020. In its newsletter, the event's organizers said, "We feel that AUGUST is too soon to … more




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'Tasty Words' Live Stage Storytelling Show Comes To Podcasts

Comedian/actress WENDY HAMMERS is bringing her long-running stage storytelling show "TASTY WORDS" to podcasting. The show has run 18 years as a live event in LOS ANGELES and has … more




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Spanish Broadcasting System Helps Deliver Meals For Healthcare Workers At Miami's Jackson Hospital

SPANISH BROADCASTING SYSTEM joined with the SOUTH FLORIDA HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, HOLIDAY BAKERY, and ART DECO SUPERMARKET AND CAFETERIA to deliver 100 hot meals and treats for … more




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Bell Media Parent BCE Inc. Revenues, Earnings Down For First Quarter

BCE INC., parent of CANADA's BELL MEDIA, saw its overall consolidated operating revenues slip 0.9% year-to-year to C$5.68 billion in first quarter 2020, attributed to the COVID-19 … more




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TEGNA First Quarter Revenues, Income Rise

TEGNA INC. first quarter total company revenue rose 32% year-to-year to $684 million, boosted by station acquisitions, subscription revenue, and politcal advertising; without political, … more




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Global Media's Harold Austin Blogs About Radio's COVID-19 Response

GLOBAL MEDIA Partner HAROLD AUSTIN shares, "I wanted to bring attention to a blog that we just posted on our website, entitled 'Radio’s response to the CV crisis,' which … more




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Price For Loud Media's Upstate New York-Vermont Combo Purchase Disclosed In Filng

The price by which RICKI LEE and AARON ISHMAEL's LOUD MEDIA (SARATOGA RADIO LLC) is purchasing AC simulcast WNYV/WHITEHALL, NY and WVNR-A and the construction permit for W242DF/POULTNEY, … more




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Entravision Sees Revenues, Income Dip For First Quarter 2020

ENTRAVISION COMMUNICATIONS CORP. first quarter 2020 revenues dipped 1% to $64.249 million, blamed on the effects of the pandemic, an 8% decline for the company's digital operations, and a … more




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Former WLW/Cincinnati News Dir. Bill Ridenour Passes Away

Former longtime WLW-A/CINCINNATI News Dir. BILL RIDENOUR passed away MAY 3rd from the COVID-19 CORONAVIRUS at 94, according to an obituary in the KENTUCKY ENQUIRER/CINCINNATI.COM. RIDENOUR … more




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Kevin Noble Maillard, Juana Martinez-Neal win 2020 Sibert Medal

PHILADELPHIA – Kevin Noble Maillard and Juana Martinez-Neal, author and illustrator of “Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story” were named the winners of the 2020 Robert F. Sibert Medal for the most distinguished informational book for children published in 2019. The award was announced today by the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), a division of the American Library Association (ALA), during the ALA Midwinter Meeting & Exhibits held January 24 - 28, in Philadelphia.




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James Yang wins Geisel Award for 'Stop! Bot!'

PHILADELPHIA – Author and illustrator James Yang is the 2020 recipient of the Theodor Seuss Geisel Award for “Stop! Bot!” published by Viking, Penguin Young Readers. The award was announced today by the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), a division of the American Library Association (ALA), during the ALA Midwinter Meeting & Exhibition held January 24 - 28, in Philadelphia.




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WGBH wins Excellence in Early Learning Digital Media Award for the app, 'Molly of Denali'

PHILADELPHIA – WGBH is the 2020 recipient of the Excellence in Early Learning Digital Media Award for the app, Molly of Denali. The award was announced today by the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), a division of the American Library Association (ALA), during the ALA Midwinter Meeting & Exhibition held January 24 - 28, in Philadelphia.




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Jerry Craft, Kadir Nelson win Newbery, Caldecott Medals

PHILADELPHIA - Jerry Craft, author of “New Kid,” and Kadir Nelson, illustrator of “The Undefeated,” are the 2020 recipients of the John Newbery and Randolph Caldecott Medals, the most prestigious awards in children’s literature.




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Homewood Public Library Awarded 2020 Baker & Taylor Summer Reading Program Grant

The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) has awarded the 2020 ALSC/Baker & Taylor Summer Reading Program Grant to Homewood Public Library in Homewood, Alabama.




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Monterey Park Bruggemeyer Library Receives 2020 ALSC/Candlewick Press "Light the Way" Grant

The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), a division of the American Library Association (ALA), has announced that Monterey Park Bruggemeyer Library is the recipient of the 2020 ALSC/Candlewick Press "Light the Way: Outreach to the Underserved" Grant. As the winner of the grant, the library will receive $3,000 to develop Sensory Storytimes for immigrant families who are learning to navigate an autism spectrum disorder diagnosis.




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ALSC names 2020 Notable Children's Books

CHICAGO — The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), a division of the American Library Association (ALA), has selected its 2020 list of Notable Children’s Books. The list of titles, published in the previous year, includes fiction, nonfiction, poetry and picturebooks of special interest, quality, creativity and value to children 14 years of age and younger.

The titles include:

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ALSC announces 2020 Notable Children’s Digital Media list

CHICAGO — The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), a division of the American Library Association (ALA), is pleased to announce its 2020 list of outstanding digital media for children. The list includes real-time, dynamic and interactive media content for children 14 years of age and younger that enables and encourages active engagement and social interaction while informing, educating and entertaining in exemplary ways.

The media selected include:




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Belfast Coronavirus survivor urges people to stay home this Bank Holiday weekend

"It's the most dangerous, aggressive experience of my life but I consider myself to be one of the lucky ones. This virus as we all know is a killer."




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Man wins permission to challenge decision to reduce care home inspections

He was granted leave to seek a judicial review into claims the DoH unlawfully directed a watchdog body to suspend some checks on facilities during the Covid-19 emergency




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Musicians performing special online gig for Mencap and Titanic Tigers club

Charity ambassador and musician Cormac Neeson said: "The line up is as strong as you could ever hope for in the real world and every artist is born and bred right here in NI."




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NI dad creates book aimed at explaining grief and loss to children

Ciaran wrote the book after losing his grandfather to explain to his young daughter why he was so upset




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Christine and Frank Lampard's £12m Chelsea home burgled

Around £60,000 worth of watches and jewellery were reportedly taken




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Pedestrian and cycle friendly Belfast could be outcome of coronavirus emergency

Councillor says the emergency could force the city to re-imagine itself




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SupeRadio’s ‘Most Requested Live With Romeo’ Celebrating 10 Years

SUPERADIO's syndicated Top 40 show “MOST REQUESTED LIVE WITH ROMEO” is celebrating it’s 10th anniversary. The global multiple platform interactive program airs … more




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Former San Diego Morning Host Steve Kramer Raises Funds To Feed Third Shift Workers During Pandemic

Former iHEARTMEDIA Top 40 KHTS (CHANNEL 933)/SAN DIEGO morning co-host STEVE KRAMER, now hosting his "CERTIFIED MAMA'S BOY" podcast, raised over $6000 to feed third shift … more




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Mum whose tot has CF 'delighted' with EU first on treatment drug

Kalydeco is the first medicine in Europe to treat the underlying cause of the disease




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Dropkick Murphys' Ken Casey Narrates NHL Network Documentary On 1970 Boston Bruins Stanley Cup Championship

An NHL NETWORK documentary on the 50th anniversary of the BOSTON BRUINS' 1970 STANLEY CUP championship is narrated by DROPKICK MURPHYS founder KEN CASEY. "THE 1970 BRUINS: BIG, BAD … more




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WJJC/Commerce, GA Honors Bill Anderson With Rebrand

SIDE COMMUNICATIONS WJJC/COMMERCE, GA has re-branded as "WHISPERIN' 95.1" to honor COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME member BILL ANDERSON, who was the first disc jockey for the classic … more




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New AccuRadio Channels Debut From Out Of Work Programmers

Almost two months back (NET NEWS 3/2) ACCURADIO, music streaming’s all-human-curated music website, invited radio professionals “dislocated” by restructuring and … more




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Feeding America Radiothon Gets Personal For KLPX/Dallas Morning Host

YESTERDAY’s (4/30) nationwide RADIO CARES FEEDING AMERICA EMERGENCY RADIOTHON got personal for new CUMULUS MEDIA Country KPLX (99.5 THE WOLF)/DALLAS “Wake Up With THE WOLF” … more




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iHeartMedia Establishes 'Small Business Crisis Resource' Website, Newsletter

iHEARTMEDIA has launched a "Small Business Crisis Resource" initiative with resources including a newsletter and website to offer relevant news and information, including … more




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NAB Issues New PSAs On Mental Health Wellness During Pandemic

The NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS (NAB) has added new public service announcements on mental health wellness during the COVID-19 pandemic. The new PSAs are part of the NAB's … more




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Edison Research To Present Webinar On 2020 'Moms & Media Report' On Thursday

EDISON RESEARCH will present data from its annual "Moms & Media Report" in a webinar on THURSDAY (5/7) at 2p (ET). The presentation will be given by VP MELISSA DECESARE and will … more




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Clint Marsh Adds SVP Stripes At Futuri Media

CLINT MARSH has been promoted to SVP/Product at CLEVELAND-based FUTURI MEDIA. He joined the company in 2016 as Partner Integration Specialist (NET NEWS 7/25/2016), and was promoted to … more




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NAB Files Comments With FCC Supporting Geotargeted Separate Programming On FM Booster Stations

The proposal by GEOBROADCAST SOLUTIONS to allow FM boosters to transmit geotargeted programming like ads and news separate from the primary station's programming has gained the support of … more




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FCC Waives EEO 'Broad Recruitment Outreach' Requirement For Stations Rehiring Workers Laid Off Due To Pandemic

The FCC is granting a blanket waiver to broadcasters of the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) requirement that mandates broad recruitment outreach for all open full-time positions when the … more




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New NuVoodoo Surveys Measure Consumer Thoughts About Ads, Activities During And After Pandemic

NUVOODOO's latest look at consumer behaviors and perceptions during the COVID-19 CORONAVIRUS pandemic asks questions beyond previous surveys' media usage topics. In the new sets of … more




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Westwood One Parts Ways With Remaining Members Of 'The Ty Bentli Show'

CUMULUS MEDIA/WESTWOOD ONE ended its nationally-syndicated “THE TY BENTLI SHOW” effective FRIDAY, MAY 1. While the show’s namesake, TY BENTLI, departed the radio business … more




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WBWL/Boston Hosts Virtual Meet And Greets With 'Horns Up House Party'

iHEARTMEDIA Country WBWL (101.7 THE BULL)/BOSTON is providing listeners with a chance to virtually meet their favorite artists via the "Horns Up House Party." For the next five … more




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iHeartMedia/Chicago Launches Weeklong Campaign In Appreciation Of Teachers And Nurses

iHEARTMEDIA/CHICAGO stations will honor CHICAGOLAND teachers and nurses in a weeklong celebration, kicking off on National Teachers Day on Tuesday, MAY 5th and culminating on International … more




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Entercom Launches Daily 'I'm Listening' Celebrity PSA 'Capsules' On Mental Health Awareness

ENTERCOM has launched a daily public service announcement series as part of its "I'M LISTENING" mental health awareness initiative. The "capsules" will feature … more




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Saga First Quarter Revenues Down, Income Up, But May, June Ad Revenue Hit Hard By Pandemic

SAGA COMMUNICATIONS first quarter net revenue fell year-to-year from $27.8 million to $26.1 million but net income rose from $1.4 million to $1.7 million for the quarter. Gross political … more




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FCC Chairman Ajit Pai To Chat With NAB's Gordon Smith For NAB Show Express Welcome Session

The in-person NAB SHOW didn't happen due to the pandemic, but the annual chat between FCC Chairman AJIT PAI and NAB Pres./CEO GORDON SMITH will take place anyway as part of the NAB SHOW … more




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iHeartMedia Board Adopts One-Year Stockholder Rights Plan To Protect Against Takeover

iHEARTMEDIA's Board of Directors has approved its own poison-pill provision in the form of a "short-term stockholder rights plan" that would deter a third party from taking … more




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Cox Media Group Pres./CEO Kim Guthrie Exits

COX MEDIA GROUP Pres./CEO KIM GUTHRIE has decided to move on from the organization after a 22-plus year career with the company. Executive Chairman STEVE PRUETT will serve as the Interim … more