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NI mum opens up about battle with post-natal depression

The young mum who is pregnant with her second child has hailed a local group who helped her through the tough time




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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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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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Check out Cadbury's two new flavoured chocolate bars and an old favourite

You could previously only buy the two chocolate bars in Australia.




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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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WFUZ (ALT 92.1)/Wilkes Barre-Scranton Launches Majority Rules, Weeknights From 7p-Mid

TIMES-SHAMROCK COMMUNICATIONS Alternative WFUZ (ALT 92.1)/WILKES BARRE-SCRANTON has kicked off MAY with a new weeknight show, "MAJORITY RULES," allowing listeners to control the … more




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Big Yellow Dog Music Signs Clare Dunn

NASHVILLE based BIG YELLOW DOG MUSIC (BYD) has signed CLARE DUNN to its publishing and label roster. DUNN's new single, “Safe Haven,” is available now via the label and is the … 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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ACM ‘Our Country' Special To Re-Air On CMT This Weekend

In case you missed it, the ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC’s “ACM Presents: Our Country” special will get another airing on a new network this weekend. The show, which debuted on … more




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Ashley King Returns To Radio As Afternoon Host At KHLR/Little Rock

ASHLEY KING joins SIGNAL MEDIA Country KHLR (106.7 THE RIDE)/LITTLE ROCK for afternoons, effective MONDAY, MAY 4th. It’s a return to radio for KING, who had been APD/MD and midday host … 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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IAB Pandemic Survey Shows More Ad Buyers Pausing Spending

The INTERACTIVE ADVERTISING BUREAU has released its third buy-side survey of the impact of the COVID-19 CORONAVIRUS pandemic, looking at the trends from MARCH to APRIL and finding that 97% of … 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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Commander Chuck Adds North Mississippi Radio Group Trio To Traffic Report Affiliate List

ON TIME TRAFFIC NETWORK's COMMANDER CHUCK JOHNSON is now heard on NORTH MISSISSIPPI RADIO GROUP's stations, Classic Hits WOWW-A-W249BN (97.7 GUESS FM), Country WEBL (95.3 THE REBEL), … 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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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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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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Brett Young Is Most-Added With 'Lady'

Congratulations to BMLG RECORDS' BRETT YOUNG, who earned 54 MEDIABASE adds for his new single, "Lady," making it the most-added record in Country radio this week.  Kudos to … more




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KWEN (K95.5)/Tulsa’s ‘Apple A Day’ Program Rewarding Deserving Nurses With iPads

COX MEDIA GROUP Country KWEN (K95.5)/TULSA is celebrating National Nurses Week with its “Apple A Day” campaign. In partnership with 19TH AND GRAND RECORDS, the station is giving … 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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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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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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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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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




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RTDNA, Freedom Forum 'Local Broadcasters Town Hall' Seeks Presenters To Talk About Their Stations' Efforts To Address Pandemic

The RADIO TELEVISION DIGITAL NEWS ASSOCIATION and FREEDOM FORUM Power Shift Project are holding a "Local Broadcasters Town Hall" online on MAY 27th to highlight the work being done … more




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Pandemic Hits Live Nation Revenue, Income In First Quarter 2020

The concert promotion and ticketing business came to a screeching halt for LIVE NATION ENTERTAINMENT in mid-MARCH with the COVID-19 pandemic stopping all live concert action, and first … more




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WSLV/Ardmore, TN Re-brands As ‘Outlaw 105.1’

SOUTHERN BROADCASTING CORPORATION WSLV/ARDMORE, TN re-branded from “CAT COUNTRY 105.1” to “OUTLAW 105.1” in late APRIL. The change comes with a music repositioning … 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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WMG Reports Q2 Total Revenue Down 1.7%

WARNER MUSIC GROUP has released its second-quarter financial results for the period ended MARCH 31, 2020. “We had a tough comparison with an especially strong Q2 in 2019, so I’m … 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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Stingray Radio Launches A Stimulus Plan, With A $15 Million Radio Economic Recovery Program For Local Business

STINGRAY will do its part to kick-start CANADA’s economic recovery with the establishment of an economic stimulus plan via its 104 radio stations across the country to help local … 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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RAB 'Open For Business' Live Video Series Offers Presentation By Entercom's Jennifer Morrelli On Audience Engagement

The RADIO ADVERTISING BUREAU's next webinar in its "Business Unusual" program's "Open for Business" series, “Creating Audience Engagement,” will … 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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Music And Film Organizations Call On Congress To Fix Safety Net In New CARES Act

Leading music and film organizations today sent a new letter to leaders of CONGRESS that highlights how they believe the implementation of the CARES Act has fallen short. The organizations … more