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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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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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Tim McGraw Turns New Single Into Digital Mother's Day Card

TIM MCGRAW has incorporated his new BIG MACHINE RECORDS single, "I Called Mama," into an AMERICAN GREETINGS eCard for Mother's Day (5/10). The card is part of the greeting card … more




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'The Money Pit' Adds Four New Affiliates

"THE MONEY PIT HOME IMPROVEMENT SHOW" has been added at three more stations. Joining the show's affiliate roster are LIGHTNER COMMUNICATIONS News-Talk WRTA-A-W253CJ/ALTOONA, PA; … 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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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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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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Media Monitors Shows Advertising Priorities During The Pandemic

New analysis from MEDIA MONITORS shows that the COVID-19 pandemic has significantly altered the nature of radio advertising over the past several weeks.  MEDIA MONITORS Pres. PHILIPPE … 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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Westwood One Nashville Offers Memorial Day Weekend Special With Dustin Lynch

CUMULUS MEDIA’s WESTWOOD ONE NASHVILLE will celebrate the start of Summer and salute service men and women with its annual “Summer Kickoff with DUSTIN LYNCH” Memorial Day … more




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City Of Nashville Hosts Songwriting Competition To Boost Spirits During Pandemic

The city of NASHVILLE is hosting a songwriting competition, titled "NASHVILLE Needs A Song," to help inspire and uplift Nashvillians as they navigate the challenges of the COVID-19 … more




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WNSH/New York Adds Inspirational Twist To Thomas Rhett's 'Be A Light'

ENTERCOM Country WNSH (NEW YORK's COUNTRY 94.7)/NEW YORK added sound bites from listeners to THOMAS RHETT's track, "Be A Light" (featuring Reba McEntire Hillary Scott, Chris … 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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Radio Veteran Larry Wilson Authors New Book, ‘Do What’s Right’

Former CITADEL and ALPHA MEDIA chief LARRY WILSON has authored a book, titled “Do What’s Right.” His web site describes it as “the story of a phenomenal rollercoaster … 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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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




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Former Milwaukee Personality And Programmer Mike Elliott Passes Away At 82

MIKE ELLIOTT, the former MILWAUKEE host, PD, GM, and sportscaster and HOUSTON ASTROS broadcaster, died APRIL 20th of pneumonia in BAYSIDE, WI at 82. ELLIOTT started his career at … more




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JP Saxe & Julia Michaels Support Doctors Without Borders With New Star-Studded Video Of 'If The World Was Ending'

Singer-songwriter JP SAXE and GRAMMY Award-nominated artist JULIA MICHAELS today released a new video of their duet "If The World Was Ending" to help support the international … more




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For King & Country To Premiere New Song 'Together' Today On GMA

CURB/WORD ENTERTAINMENT four-time GRAMMY award-winning AUSTRALIAN duo FOR KING & COUNTRY will make their debut appearance on ABC-TV's GOOD MORNING AMERICA TODAY (5/1) to premiere … more




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AudioSweets Make New PopCore Volume Available

AUDIOSWEETS has released the latest in its imaging POPCORE series, POPCORE VOL. 14 from ASX. POPCORE VOL. 14 features 220 imaging elements with 11 categories in the update including Artist … more




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KPOI/Honolulu Switches From Alternative To AC

PACIFIC MEDIA GROUP Alternative KPOI (ALT 105.9)/HONOLULU has flipped to AC as THE WAVE 105.9. KPOI had rebranded to ALT 105.9, HAWAII'S REAL ALTERNATIVE almost six years ago. THE WAVE … 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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For King & Country Roll Out New Socially-Distanced Video For 'Together' With Kirk Franklin And Tori Kelly

Following their groundbreaking debut on ABC-TV's  GOOD MORNING AMERICA, CURB/WORD ENTERTAINMENT four-time GRAMMY winning duo FOR KING & COUNTRY have unveiled the official video … more




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WDZH (98.7 The Breeze)/Detroit's Kim Adams Honors Nurses

ENTERCOM AC WDZH (98.7 THE BREEZE)/DETROIT Middayer KIM ADAMS has teamed up with D.A. ALEXANDER AND COMPANY to surprise, honor and show appreciation to nurses in celebration of National … more




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Chris Oliviero Returns To Entercom As New York SVP/Market Manager

CHRIS OLIVIERO has returned to ENTERCOM as SVP/Market Manager for the NEW YORK cluster, News WINS-A, News WCBS-A, Sports WFAN-A-F, Alternative WNYL (ALT 92.3), AC WNEW (NEW 102.7), Country … more




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John Harrington-WHAT WE USE - Sandbags

Here's a video segment on the Sandbag kit that we use. A transcription of the video is available after the jump.




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John Harrington-WHAT WE USE - Fog Machine

Here's a video segment on the fog machine Kit that we use. A transcription of the video is available after the jump.




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John Harrington-WHAT WE USE - CPU’s and Monitors

Here’s a video segment on the CPU’s and Monitor Kit that we use. A transcription of the video is available after the jump.




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John Harrington-WHAT WE USE - Nikon Kit

Here's a video segment on the Nikon kit that we use. A transcription of the video is available after the jump.




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John Harrington-WHAT WE USE - Laptop Kit

Here's a video of our laptop kit, what it contains, and why we have what we have in it. Full transcript after the jump.




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John Harrington-WHAT WE USE - Audio and sound kit

Here's a video segment on the Audio and Sound Kit that we use. A transcription of the video is available after the jump.




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John Harrington-WHAT WE USE - Audio Entertainment Kit

Here's a video segment on the Audio Entertainment Kit that we use. A transcription of the video is available after the jump.




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John Harrington-WHAT WE USE - Hensel Tria 1500

Here's a video segment on the Hensel Tria 1500 kit, that we use as an add on to our main Hensel lighting kit. A transcription of the video is available after the jump.




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John Harrington-WHAT WE USE - Hensel Porty Ringlight

Here's a video segment on the Hensel Porty ringlight kit that we use. A transcription of the video is available after the jump.




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New Channel 4 celebrity property show 'Snoop Dogs' to be produced in Belfast

Each episode peeks inside the homes of two much-loved celebrities during lockdown with the filming being done by their four-legged friends




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Lisburn actor plays "soundest person in Normal People" says Derry Girls writer

The comedy writer has given the new Irish BBC drama her seal of approval




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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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Belfast Live Twitter call out to promote NI businesses returns this week

Our first Twitter shout event was hugely popular so if you missed out then now is your chance to #ShareTheBiz




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Hairdresser's videos show how to cut your hair properly in lockdown

From men's hair, to ladies fringes and kids cuts, mum and hairdresser Emma Moore has lots of helpful video tutorials




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Paddy Raff announces third SSE Arena Belfast show

After two sell-out shows to date, he's bringing Me, Myself and Nigel back to SSE Arena




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Mum who battled postnatal depression helping families with lockdown wellbeing

As part of our #InThisTogether campaign, we're highlighting the fantastic work being done by businesses and individuals during lockdown




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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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Tim Hortons plans to open two of its NI locations next week

The Canadian restaurant chain has laid down plans for the gradual reopening of some of its franchises




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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