on Golfing Union of Ireland announces measures for return of golf By www.belfastlive.co.uk Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 12:20:42 +0000 Several restrictions will be in place when the sport does return. Full Article Sport
on Privacy During a Pandemic: Town Hall for Library, Information Workers for Choose Privacy Week By www.ala.org Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 17:39:36 +0000 CHICAGO – When states and local governments closed libraries and schools to curtail the COVID-19 pandemic, library workers and educators responded to the emergency by quickly adopting commercial online tools and platforms to ensure continued access to resources. But with the emergency becoming a new normal, libraries need to critically evaluate these technologies and address any potential privacy and security gaps that could pose a threat to users' privacy. Full Article
on Alice Knapp, president of the Ferguson Library, wins 2020 Sullivan Award By www.ala.org Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 18:21:42 +0000 CHICAGO — The American Library Association (ALA) is pleased to announce the 2020 Peggy Sullivan Award for Public Library Administrators Supporting Services to Children was awarded to Alice Knapp, president of the Ferguson Library (Stamford, Connecticut). The Sullivan Award is presented annually to an individual in a library administrator role who has shown exceptional understanding and support of public library service to children. With the cancellation of the ALA Annual Conference, the award will be presented at the Award Ceremony and Reception Sunday, Jan. Full Article
on Nora Wiltse receives the American Library Association 2020 Elizabeth Futas Catalyst for Change Award By www.ala.org Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 18:33:51 +0000 CHICAGO — The American Library Association (ALA) is pleased to announce Nora Wiltse, teacher-librarian at John C. Coonley Elementary School, as the recipient of the 2020 Elizabeth Futas Catalyst for Change Award. Ms. Wiltse, a leading advocate for librarians and libraries in the Chicago Public Schools, devotes her time and talent and inspires others to make positive changes in the profession of librarianship. Full Article
on Cameron Carey receives AASL Inspire Special Event Grant By www.ala.org Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 20:33:16 +0000 CHICAGO – Cameron Carey, school librarian at Baldwin – Woodville High School in Baldwin, Wisconsin, is one of six school librarians from across the country receiving a 2020 American Association of School Librarians' (AASL) Inspire Special Event Grant. Made possible by the generosity of AASL member Marina “Marney” Welmers, the grant program provides funds for public middle or high school libraries to plan a special event to enhance student learning. Full Article
on Amy Gammon receives AASL Inspire Special Event Grant By www.ala.org Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 19:05:00 +0000 CHICAGO – Amy Gammon, reading teacher at Greenport Elementary School in Greenport, New York, is one of six school librarians from across the country receiving a 2020 American Association of School Librarians' (AASL) Inspire Special Event Grant. Made possible by the generosity of AASL member Marina “Marney” Welmers, the grant program provides funds for public middle or high school libraries to plan a special event to enhance student learning. Full Article
on New from ACRL - “Games and Gamification in Academic Libraries” By www.ala.org Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 19:46:43 +0000 CHICAGO – The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) announces the publication of “Games and Gamification in Academic Libraries,” edited by Stephanie Crowe and Eva Sclippa. The title explores the ways in which today’s array of games and gaming techniques can be used in academic library instruction, programming, and outreach initiatives. Full Article
on Maryland Association of School Librarians awarded AASL ABC-CLIO Leadership Grant By www.ala.org Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 14:14:43 +0000 CHICAGO – The Maryland Association of School Librarians (MASL) is the recipient of the 2020 American Association of School Librarians’ (AASL) ABC-CLIO Leadership Grant. Sponsored by ABC-CLIO, the $1,750 grant is given to an AASL Chapter for planning and implementing leadership programs at the state, regional, or local level. Full Article
on Afrobeat Pioneer & Drummer Tony Allen Has Died By www.allaccess.com Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 01:20:01 -0700 Multiple news sources report that TONY ALLEN, the NIGERIAN born drummer and pioneer of Afrobeats has died in PARIS. The cause of death is not known yet. He was 80. He came to fame as Musical … more Full Article
on Global Recorded Music Industry Revenues Grow Again Topping $20 Billion Last Year By www.allaccess.com Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 01:20:02 -0700 The INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE PHONOGRAPHIC INDUSTRY's (IFPI) "Global Music Report 2020" states the global recorded music industry generated $20.2 billion in wholesale … more Full Article
on WFXE (Foxie 105)/Columbus, GA To Honor Area High School Grads By www.allaccess.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 01:20:01 -0700 DAVIS BROADCASTING Urban WFXE (FOXIE 105)/COLUMBUS GA will honor the COLUMBUS area High School Class of 2020. GM GENIECE GRANVILLE said, “Knowing that the Class of 2020 was facing a … more Full Article
on ALL ACCESS ACTION By www.allaccess.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 17:41:11 -0700 SCOTT DIMIG, BRETT DUMLER, CHERYL BROZE, ALEX TEAR, WILL CALDER, DAN HUNT, DAVID MCGILVRAY, KENNY WALL, JOE GREENWALD, RISA MATSUKI, DAVE LEVORA, GARY MCDONALD, PAUL WILLIAMS ERNEST, VALEISHA … more Full Article
on The 2020 XPoNentional Music Festival Has Been Canceled By www.allaccess.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 12:50:26 -0700 TODAY (4/30) UNIVERISTY OF PENNSYLVANIA Triple A WXPN/PHILADELPHIA -- in consultation with its partners the CAMDEN COUNTY BOARD OF FREEHOLDERS and LIVE NATION -- announced the cancellation of … more Full Article
on KCSN-KSBR (88.5FM)/Los Angeles-Mission Viejo Matches Joe Walsh Donations Challenge By www.allaccess.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 13:07:01 -0700 KCSN-KSBR (88.5FM)/LOS ANGELES-MISSION VIEJO current pledge drive got an interesting twist this week when station fan JOE WALSH said he would match the total if the station could generate 500 … more Full Article
on The Radio Cares: Feeding America Emergency Radiothon One-Day Fundraiser To Help Fight Hunger Is Underway By www.allaccess.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 01:20:01 -0700 TODAY, CUMULUS and WESTWOOD ONE are leading the charge for THE RADIO CARES: FEEDING AMERICA EMERGENCY RADIOTHON and is asking for all radio stations to get involved and … more Full Article
on Ingrid Michaelson Inks New Publishing Deal With UMe And Spirit Music Group By www.allaccess.com Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 13:58:09 -0700 INGRID MICHAELSON has signed a pact with UMe, the global catalog company of UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP and SPIRIT MUSIC GROUP. The agreement is a worldwide deal for the physical and digital … more Full Article
on UMe And Spirit Complete Distribution Deal For Ingrid Michaelson Catalog By www.allaccess.com Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 07:02:23 -0700 UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP's UMe has inked a deal with SPIRIT MUSIC GROUP for worldwide distribution of the majority of INGRID MICHAELSON's catalog. SPIRIT acquired the majority of … more Full Article
on KCMP (89.3 The Current)/Minneapolis’ Jim McGuinn And Glassnote’s Nick Petropoulos Collaborate On Videos To Support Charity By www.allaccess.com Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 01:20:01 -0700 While sheltering-at-home in UPSTATE NEW YORK, GLASSNOTE Head Of Promotion NICK PETROPOULOS sent KCMP (89.3 THE CURRENT)/MINNEAPOLIS PD JIM MCGUINN a song of guitar riffs and an email about … more Full Article
on 41st Annual Blues Music Awards Winners Announced; Christone “Kingfish” Ingram The Big Winner By www.allaccess.com Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 12:23:35 -0700 On MAY 3rd, THE BLUES FOUNDATION – celebrating 40 years - held a virtual BLUE MUSIC AWARS (BMAs) ceremony. The 41st annual event was hosted by SHEMEKIA COPELAND, and the presenters … more Full Article
on Inaugural JBE SummitFest Postponed Until 2021, 2020 Virtual SummitFest Plans Announced By www.allaccess.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 01:20:01 -0700 Due to the COVID-19 CORONAVIRUS pandemic, JACK BARTON ENTERTAINMENT (JBE) has decided to postpone the first JBE TRIPLE A SUMMITFEST in BOULDER, CO, scheduled for AUGUST 4-7, until AUGUST … more Full Article
on International Songwriting Competition (ISC) Announces 2019 Winners By www.allaccess.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 01:20:01 -0700 The INTERNATIONAL SONGWRITING COMPETITION (ISC) has revealed its 2019 winners. The top honor for 2019 goes to AUSTRALIAN artist and songwriter TONES AND I for the song "Dance … more Full Article
on WDST (Radio Woodstock)/Woodstock Cancels Hangout On The Hudson Event By www.allaccess.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 14:49:28 -0700 Due to the ongoing CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) pandemic, CHET-5 Triple A WDST (RADIO WOODSTOCK)/WOODSTOCK, NY has been forced to cancel its 40th anniversary celebration called HANGOUT ON THE … more Full Article
on WJCT Public Media Launches The Jacksonville Music Experience By www.allaccess.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 01:20:01 -0700 In MARCH, WJCT PUBLIC MEDIA, which operates PBS WJCT TV and NPR WJCT/JACSONVILLE, launched the JACKSONVILLE MUSIC EXPERIENCE (JME). The new initiative was spearheaded by CEO DAVID … more Full Article
on Queen & Adam Lambert Release 'You Are The Champions' For WHO Covid-19 Solidarity Fund By www.allaccess.com Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 01:20:01 -0700 QUEEN’s BRIAN MAY and ROGER TAYLOR in the U.K. and singer ADAM LAMBERT in L.A. have connected virtually to record a new version of QUEEN’s classic anthem, “We Are The … more Full Article
on SummitMedia/Richmond Launches Online Food Drive By www.allaccess.com Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 05:54:35 -0700 SUMMITMEDIA's RICHMOND cluster is holding an online food drive TODAY through MAY 31st to support FEED MORE, a food bank serving CENTRAL VIRGINIA. The stations usually hold the "FEED … more Full Article
on KSAN (107.7 The Bone)/San Francisco's Lamont & Tonelli Hire Lori Lewis Media To Handle Social Media Presence By www.allaccess.com Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 05:54:35 -0700 CUMULUS Classic Rock KSAN (107.7 THE BONE)/SAN FRANCISCO morning show LAMONT & TONELLI have hired LORI LEWIS MEDIA as social media consultant. LAMONT HOLLYWOOD said that LEWIS will guide … more Full Article
on 311 To Stream Concert To Benefit Heartland Food Bank By www.allaccess.com Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 10:03:48 -0700 Veteran rock band 311 is planning to give back via a free concert stream tomorrow, MAY 5th at 5p PT/8pET on their FACEBOOK and YOUTUBE pages. The band's social media pages will … more Full Article
on Matt Pinfield-Hosted 'Sessions' To Launch On Twitch As Virtual Festival, May 6th By www.allaccess.com Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 09:36:28 -0700 TRUIDEATION is bringing together MUSICARES and TWITCH for a two-hour virtual festival, SESSIONS, on four consecutive WEDNESDAYS, starting this week on MAY 6th at 1p PT/4p ET on TWITCH, with … more Full Article
on WCSX/Detroit's Big Jim O'Brien Hosting Telethon Event For Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle By www.allaccess.com Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 10:09:52 -0700 BEASLEY MEDIA GROUP Classic Rock WCSX/DETROIT's BIG JIM O'BRIEN (host of BIG JIM'S HOUSE in mornings) and former WCSX morning personality KEN CALVERT are hosting a telethon to … more Full Article
on iHeartMedia/Orlando Creates Online 'Education Fair' By www.allaccess.com Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 04:47:46 -0700 iHEARTMEDIA's ORLANDO cluster is holding an online college and vocational fair for students. The "Education Fair Education Summit" will be held MAY 14-15 9a-6p (ET), with … more Full Article
on Deftones Hosting Global Listening Party For 10 Year Anniversary Of 'Diamond Eyes' By www.allaccess.com Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 10:22:49 -0700 WARNER RECORDS rockers DEFTONES are hosting a listening party in honor of the 10th anniversary of their sixth studio album "Diamond Eyes" on the DEFTONES' YOUTUBE channel … more Full Article
on Metallica's Lars Ulrich Sends Message To Fans on SiriusXM's Mandatory Metallica Channel By www.allaccess.com Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 12:04:39 -0700 BLACKENED/Q PRIME rockers METALLICA and drummer LARS ULRICH have reached out to fans with a message of encouragement on the band’s new SIRIUSXM MANDATORY METALLICA … more Full Article
on Bonneville/Bay Area To Air Food Bank Radiothon By www.allaccess.com Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 12:40:03 -0700 BONNEVILLE's SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA cluster is holding a BAY AREA Food Bank Radiothon on WEDNESDAY (5/6) to benefit six food banks in the region, the ALAMEDA COUNTY COMMUNITY FOOD BANK, … more Full Article
on New Orleans Music Documentary In ‘Virtual’ Release To Raise Money For COVID-19 Relief Efforts By www.allaccess.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 01:20:01 -0700 In an effort to raise money for LOUISIANA musicians who have been devastated by the COVID-19 pandemic, EAGLE ROCK ENTERTAINMENT and filmmaker MICHAEL MURPHY are releasing the new … more Full Article
on Entercom/Boston Radiothon Raises Funds To 'Feed New England' By www.allaccess.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 13:30:05 -0700 ENTERCOM's BOSTON cluster aired a special "Feed NEW ENGLAND Radiothon" on TUESDAY (5/5), raising funding to provide 156,684 meals for people in need through GREATER BOSTON FOOD … more Full Article
on Volbeat Streaming 'Live From Beyond Hell/Above Heaven' Concert Film By www.allaccess.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 09:38:43 -0700 REPUBLIC Rockers VOLBEAT are treating their fans to a live stream of their concert film "Live from Beyond Hell/Above Heaven" on their YOUTUBE channel FRIDAY, MAY 8th at 10a (ET). … more Full Article
on WDRV/Chicago's Sherman & Tingle Raise $15,000 For Coronavirus Response Fund For Nurses By www.allaccess.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 01:20:01 -0700 HUBBARD RADIO Classic Rock WDRV (97.1 THE DRIVE)/CHICAGO's morning guys SHERMAN & TINGLE partnered with the AMERICAN NURSES FOUNDATION to present “Healthcare Heroes," a … more Full Article
on ALL ACCESS ACTION By www.allaccess.com Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 17:44:29 -0700 CHERYL BROZE, RICK SACKHEIM, MARK NEITER, TRAVIS LOUGHRAN, RICKY VILLA, JEFF MCCARTNEY, JIMMY STEELE, KAT SAN ANDRES, AARON AXELSEN, JIM MCGUINN, NICK PETROPOULOS, NICK ATTAWAY, ROBBIE LLOYD, … more Full Article
on Eminem Confronts An Intruder In His Home And Arrest Is Made By www.allaccess.com Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 08:08:03 -0700 Hip Hop artist EMINEM reportedly confronted and detained an intruder in his DETROIT-area home in early APRIL. The alleged intruder, MATTHEW DAVID HUGHES, had set off a security alarm when he … more Full Article
on Prince's Never-Before-Aired Demo Show For SiriusXM To Air Tonight By www.allaccess.com Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 05:55:08 -0700 The previously-announced debut of the pilot show PRINCE produced for SIRIUS SATELLITE RADIO in 2005 (NET NEWS 4/29) will air TONIGHT (5/1) on the limited-run PRINCE CHANNEL, premiering at 7p … more Full Article
on Dangerbird VP/Promotion Roze Braunstein Exits By www.allaccess.com Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 01:20:01 -0700 After a year as DANGERBIRD RECORDS VP/Promotion, ROZE BRAUNSTEIN is out and about and on a walkabout looking for her next promotion, management or marketing opportunity. ROZE's impressive … more Full Article
on ALL ACCESS ACTION By www.allaccess.com Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 17:51:05 -0700 PETER GRAY, DANNY BUCH, SCOT FINCK, CHRIS CONLEY, ELIZABETHANY PROGER, MIKE McCABE, NATALIA SONIAK, JOSEPH DOBBINS, DAVID JACOBS, CHRISTINE CHIAPPETTA, GARRETT CAPONE, DAVE LOMBARDI, RONNY … more Full Article
on Consultant Brian Wright Shares Message For Broadcasters By www.allaccess.com Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 06:58:19 -0700 Media consultant BRIAN WRIGHT of WRIGHT MEDIA GROUP has a message for radio and other broadcasters during this COVID-19 pandemic. WRIGHT feels your goal should be to transform "gloom and … more Full Article
on Jacobs Media: Stop Worrying About The Ratings And Focus On Serving Your Audience By www.allaccess.com Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 04:22:56 -0700 The focus of JACOBS MEDIA President FRED JACOBS' blog is simple and to the point as he writes: "Welcome to BIZARRO WORLD! "If you were a reader of SUPERMAN comics back in the … more Full Article
on Radio Cares: Feeding America Emergency Radiothon Raised Over $500,000 By www.allaccess.com Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 07:04:57 -0700 The RADIO CARES: FEEDING AMERICA EMERGENCY RADIOTHON raised $500,146 for FEEDING AMERICA's COVID-19 hunger relief efforts last THURSDAY (4/30). The daylong event included over 10,000 … more Full Article
on ALL ACCESS ACTION By www.allaccess.com Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 17:38:55 -0700 NICKI FARAG, BRENT BATTLES, CHRIS BROWN, NANCY KLUGMAN, MICHAEL LIEBERMAN, DYLAN SPRAGUE, ALEX TEAR, KOBE, MOJOE ROBERTS, JOHN DI MAIO, DENNIS BLAIR, GARY JAY, JOHNNY MAZE, TAMI MORRISSEY, … more Full Article
on Your Audience Depends On The Immediacy Of Radio -- What Have You Done Today To Earn Their Ears? By www.allaccess.com Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 01:20:02 -0700 During the COVID-19 lockdown, and during the gradual re-opening of communities, cities and businesses there is a lot information you've got that your listeners need. And, they are looking … more Full Article
on ALL ACCESS ACTION By www.allaccess.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 17:50:49 -0700 MELANIE SCULL, KO-FUNG SHIH, MATT STEVENS, MICHAEL MARTIN, NADINE SANTOS, PAUL McCOY, JILL STRADA, REX LONG, MIKE KLEIN, SCOTT BURTON, DAVID MCGILVRAY, JEN SULLIVAN, GARY MCDONALD, SADIE … more Full Article
on Dr. Dre And Jimmy Iovine Funding Compton Food Program By www.allaccess.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 13:09:03 -0700 JIMMY IOVINE and DR. DRE have stepped forward to help COMPTON, CA residents during the COVID-19 pandemic. The duo is funding a program through the city of COMPTON that will provide drive-thru … more Full Article
on Leesa Brunson-Boland Named Head Of A&R Operations At 300 Entertainment By www.allaccess.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 09:59:44 -0700 300 ENTERTAINMENT names industry vet LEESA BRUNSON-BOLAND as Head Of A&R Operations. BRUNSON-BOLAND was previously SVP/A&R Operations at DEF JAM RECORDINGS. “I'm delighted … more Full Article
