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Shop workers facing increasing threats during Covid-19 pandemic

Calls have been made for a zero tolerance policy against threats in essential stores




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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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Belfast grandmother who beat Covid-19 to celebrate 100th birthday next week

Margaret Ethel Sinclair, 99, will turn 100-year-old on May 13




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US firm threatens Belfast cuts amid Covid-19 pandemic, union says

"The threat to these workers' livelihoods is the height of corporate greed" says Unite




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Journalists at two Belfast newspapers threatened by loyalists

Both newspapers are owned by Independent News and Media (INM)




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NI weather warning issued for heavy rain and thunderstorms

Chance of "localised torrential downpours"




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Check out the NI dad aiming to break the world record on Britain's Got Talent

He appeared on BGT in 2017 and broke the record for balloon sculpting




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Four further Covid-19 related deaths recorded in Northern Ireland

The Department of Health released the latest figures this afternoon




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Full breakdown of NI's latest Covid-19 figures by council area

4,425 patients have been discharged from hospitals across Northern Ireland




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KQCJ/Davenport, IA Launches Planet 93.9 - The Quad Cities Real Alternative

REGIONAL MEDIA Adult Hits KQCJ (93.9 JACK-FM)/DAVENPORT,IA has flipped to Alternative as "PLANET 93.9 - THE QUAD CITIES REAL ALTERNATIVE" under PD DAVE LEVORA, who was most recently … 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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Edison Research, NPR Release 2020 Smart Audio Report

EDISON RESEARCH and NPR released the findings in its 2020 Smart Audio Report on smart speaker and voice-controlled device usage THURSDAY (4/30)  in a webinar hosted by EDISON's TOM … 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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Sony/ATV Signs Gabby Barrett To Publishing Admin Deal

SONY/ATV MUSIC PUBLISHING has signed singer/songwriter GABBY BARRETT to a global publishing administration deal, hot on the heels of her first #1 single, “I Hope,” on her WARNER … more




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Blake Shelton Hits #1 With 'Nobody But You' Featuring Gwen Stefani

Congratulations to WARNER MUSIC NASHVILLE/WMN's BLAKE SHELTON, who takes the #1 spot on the MEDIABASE Country singles chart this week with his single, "Nobody But You," … more




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KZPK (Wild Country 99)/St. Cloud, MN Launches YouTube Reading Series For Kids

LEIGHTON BROADCASTING Country KZPK (WILD COUNTRY 99)/ST. CLOUD, MN has launched the “Books with BROOK” YOUTUBE series in conjunction with SCHOLASTIC. MD/afternoon personality … 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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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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NuVooDoo Joins With Cumulus/Cincinnati To Produce #United4Cincy Virtual Community Telethon For Benefit Of United Way Of Greater Cincinnati's Long-Term COVID-19 Relief

FRIDAY night, MAY 1st, from 7 to 10P (ET) was the kick-off of #United4Cincy, a virtual community telethon produced by NUVOODOO MEDIA SERVICES, directed by NUVOODOO's RUSS GILBERT, and … more




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Dennis Wharton To Retire After 24 Years With NAB

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS EVP/Communications DENNIS WHARTON is retiring effective JULY 1st. WHARTON, a 24-year veteran of NAB and the longest-serving spokesman in the … more




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Adrian Michaels Joins Stoney Creek As VP/Innovation, Radio & Streaming

ADRIAN MICHAELS has been named VP/Innovation, Radio & Streaming at BBR MUSIC GROUP’s STONEY CREEK RECORDS label effective MONDAY, JUNE 1st. He announced plans last week to depart … more




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KSKS/Fresno PD Steve Pleshe Reportedly Leaving For New Opportunity

CUMULUS Country KSKS (93.7 KISS COUNTRY)/FRESNO PD and overnight host STEVE PLESHE is reportedly departing the station after three years on FRIDAY, MAY 8th. He's leaving for an … 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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Marketplace/Edison Research Study Shows Economic Anxiety, Fear Increasing

AMERICAN PUBLIC MEDIA's MARKETPLACE and EDISON RESEARCH have released new polling data showing Americans' increasing economic anxiety due to the pandemic. In the annual survey, 69% of … more




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Eastlan Ratings Adds Five New Markets

EASTLAN RATINGS has added five new markets, with continuous measurement being launched in the adjacent SAN LUIS OBISPO and SANTA MARIA, CA markets and once-a-year measurement on tap for … 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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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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iHeart Connecticut Celebrates Nurse's Day & Conducts Virtual Food Drive

On WEDNESDAY (5/6) iHEARTMEDIA CONNECTICUT celebrated NATIONAL NURSE'S DAY as well as continued their food drive efforts across the state. Working alongside HARTFORD HEALTHCARE, … more




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Edison Research Releases 'Moms & Media 2020' Report

EDISON RESEARCH's "THE RESEARCH MOMS" have released their annual "Moms and Media" study with data from the INFINITE DIAL study and additional results from an online … more




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iHeartMedia Revenue, Income Fall In First Quarter As Pandemic Hits

iHEARTMEDIA's revenue performance sharply declined once the pandemic hit in MARCH, the company said in reporting its first quarter 2020 financial results. Revenue fell 1.9% year-over-year … more




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Brody Smith Joins WKJO (Country Superstars 102.3)/Raleigh, Adds Video Livestream For His Podcast

BRODY SMITH, the former iHEARTMEDIA AC KSNE (SUNNY 106.5)/LAS VEGAS. Top 40 WDCG (G105)/RALEIGH, and Top 40 WLDI (WILD 95.5)/W. PALM BEACH personality, has joined TRIANGLE MARKETING … more




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Country Stars Release Slew Of New Songs Just In Time For Mother’s Day

With Mother’s Day just two days away (5/10), a half dozen Country stars have been filling our playlists with new material that’s perfectly timed for the holiday. Leading the pack … more




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Numeris Data Shows Radio Retaining 88% Of Its Reach In Canada During Pandemic

Canadian ratings firm NUMERIS has released data showing radio retaining 88% of its weekly reach during the pandemic in CANADA. The number, at 93% for adults 18+ in metered markets last FALL, … more




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TopLine By Futuri Presents Nielsen Audio April '20 PPMs Released Monday

NIELSEN AUDIO PPM APRIL '20 MONTHLY results arrive MONDAY, MAY 11th for NEW YORK; LOS ANGELES; CHICAGO; SAN FRANCISCO; DALLAS; HOUSTON; PHILADELPHIA; ATLANTA; NASSAU-SUFFOLK; … more




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Allen Moore Ends 40 Year Run At WRSA (Mix 96.9)/Huntsville

NCA INC. AC WRSA (MIX 96.9)/HUNTSVILLE bids farewell to 40-year staffer ALLEN MOORE, who hung up his headphones on FRIDAY (5/1). MOORE graduated from the UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA in 1980 and … more




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WSHE (SHE 100.3)/Chicago PD Cat Thomas Transferring To Hubbard/Seattle As Brand & Content Director At KQMV (Movin 92.5) & KRWM (Warm 106.9)

HUBBARD RADIO/SEATTLE has announced that CAT THOMAS will become the Brand & Content Director at Top 40 KQMV (MOVIN 92.5) and AC KRWM (WARM 106.9), transferring from HUBBARD’s … more




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KPLZ (Star 101.5)/Seattle Honors A Nurse Every Hour On National Nurses Appreciation Day

SINCLAIR Hot AC KPLZ (STAR 101.5)/SEATTLE will celebrate National Nurses Appreciation Day by honoring one local nurse every hour on WEDNESDAY, MAY 6th. For the past week, listeners were … more




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Shocker! Leighton Peck Resigns The PD Post At KSTP (KS95)/Minneapolis After 19 Years

It's the end of an era as after 19 years as PD at HUBBARD Hot AC KSTP (KS95)/MINNEAPOLIS, LEIGHTON PECK has resigned his post. All totaled PECK was at KS95 nearly 29 years, and worked … more




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NI McDonald's delivers 52 'make at home Happy Meal kits' to kids with autism

The autism charity say the happy meals made such a difference to families some of whose children are struggling to eat other foods due to sensory issues




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Mrs Hinch's top cleaning product and hacks as voted for by you

There is an average 5,400 Google searches for ‘Mrs Hinch Cleaning Tips’ per month




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Live at Botanic Gardens gigs will not go ahead this summer

Aiken have today shared details about the future of the gigs, which featured Tom Jones, Sinead O'Connor, The National and Fontaines DC




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Woman's tips to go a week without washing your hair- and it won't get greasy

But, for those of you with coloured hair, be careful - this mixture could make it fade faster




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NI defender recalls Bellamy bust-up which earned Dalglish respect

He says he was called "every swear word under the sun" by the former Welsh international




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UFC 249 TV info, live stream, start time and full fight card

It is being headlined by the interim lightweight title bout between Tony Ferguson and Justin Gaethje




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Newry City footballers ready to brave the shave for charity

They are part of a wider charity effort that has so far raised £20,000 for Southern Area Hospice Services




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Rangers dossier so weak they must have produced it on Dubai trip - Sutton

The Daily Record columnist claims it's a deflection from the club's failures on the pitch this season




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Golfing Union of Ireland announces measures for return of golf

Several restrictions will be in place when the sport does return.




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Irish FA ready to start search for new Northern Ireland manager

The Association is intent on having a new boss in place by July




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Watch - Irish League goalkeeper in hilarious karaoke performance

It even involves some serious dance moves at the end