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Charlie Methven's advice for would-be NUFC owners

The co-owner of Sunderland has given advice to the potential new owners of Newcastle following his Black Cats' experience




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Sunderland have a key role to fill this summer, as club secretary departs

Sunderland are looking for a new club secretary with Brett Baker moving on this summer




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NUFC notebook: PiF plan that will interest Magpies fans

The Newcastle United notebook is back with news of a potential PiF plan and speculation about the Reuben Brothers




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Confidence on the takeover and desire to see Rafa Benitez back at NUFC

Mark Douglas explains why he'd love to see Rafa Benitez back at Newcastle United should a takeover go through




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Ex-Sunderland boss Peter Reid on the boardroom rift he blames for his sacking

Peter Reid wanted money to spend on players but instead Sunderland decided to increase capacity at the Stadium of Light




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Legend pushing for NUFC to sign bright young French prospect

Laurent Robert wooed the Geordie public between 2001 and 2005 - now he wants his son Thomas to experience the same




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My best Sunderland XI: Lee Cattermole

Former Sunderland midfielder Lee Cattermole selects the best XI players of his time on Wearside




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Sunderland's accounting move will have 'huge repercussions' for a prospective buyer, says expert

Sunderland's move to write off £20.5m loan as an exceptional operating expense will have a big impact, according to a football finance expert




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Juan Sartori wants Sunderland to invest in a Uruguayan feeder club

Sunderland director Juan Sartori says the Black Cats could buy in to football in his homeland




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Saudi PiF plot move for second football club: NUFC evening update

All the latest Newcastle United takeover headlines with updates on the Saudi Public Investment Fund and Gary Neville




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Happy Birthday

ALL ACCESS Happy Birthday wishes on THURSDAY (5/7) to KXT/DALLAS PD AMY MILLER, DAVE RAMSEY's KELLY DANIEL, former WPRO-A/PROVIDENCE PD TONY MASCARO, former KLUC/LAS VEGAS' LAUREN … more




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Barry Farber Dies At 90

Longtime NEW YORK and syndicated talk show host BARRY FARBER died TUESDAY (5/5) on his 90th birthday, his daughter CELIA posted on FACEBOOK YESTERDAY. FARBER, a 2014 inductee of the NATIONAL … more




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Porter Robinson's Secret Sky Festival Happening May 9th

GOLDENVOICE, BROWNIES & LEMONADE, and SLUSH MANAGEMENT present PORTER ROBINSON'S Secret Sky Festival this SATURDAY (5/9).  It's ROBINSON's first performance of 2020. … more




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Prospect 100 Launches Global Music Competition

PROSPECT 100 has launched a global online music talent competition to help singers, producers, instrumentalists, and other musicians 21 and under, work towards their artistic goals during the … more




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WKNR (850 ESPN Cleveland) Bracket Contest To Crown The 'GOAT Of 'KNR'

GOOD KARMA BRANDS Sports WKNR-A (850 ESPN CLEVELAND)/CLEVELAND is holding a bracket-style contest to pick the 'GOAT of 'KNR,' the greatest host of all time. The idea of middayer … more




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SiriusXM's 'Wharton Business Daily' To Air Virtual Town Hall On Reopening The Economy

SIRIUSXM BUSINESS RADIO's "WHARTON BUSINESS DAILY" will hold a Virtual Town Hall special on “Reopening the Economy” on FRIDAY (5/8) at 10a (ET).   The show wil … more




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12 Shows Nominated In Podcast/Radio Category For Peabody Awards

The UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA's GRADY COLLEGE OF JOURNALISM AND MASS COMMUNICATION has announced 60 nominees for the PEABODY AWARDS, based on work released in 2019. 12 shows were nominated in … 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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[Promo] Sam Weaver Has Your Urban Info Covered

ALL ACCESS' Urban/UAC section is a crucial daily destination for pros carving out a place in the format. It's updated by Editor SAM WEAVER, your trusted source for all things … 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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[Promo] Fascinating Facts By Format

ALL ACCESS' 10 QUESTIONS WITH has interviews with your favorite format luminaries. What makes 'em tick? Who are their influences? Do they prefer smooth or chunky peanut … more




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Super Hi-Fi Announces 1 Billion Monthly Transitions Benchmark

SUPER HI-FI has surpassed 1 billion monthly music transitions, tripling volume from its last report in back in JANUARY. Each transition reflects a unique AI calculation driving perfect song … more




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Scripps Board Declares Second Quarter Dividend

The Board of Directors of THE E.W. SCRIPPS COMPANY, parent of STITCHER and TRITON DIGITAL, has declared a cash dividend of 5 cents/share for second quarter 2020. The dividend will be payable … 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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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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It's A Double Play Of Consultant Tips Again This Week In All Access; As Charese Fruge And Randy Lane Share Their Advice And Wisdom

Once again we've doubled up on CONSULTANT TIPS at ALL ACCESS to help you steer your way through the not-even-close-to-normal world that we continue to operate in. This week MC MEDIA … more




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Happy Birthday

ALL ACCESS Happy Birthday wishes FRIDAY (5/8) to HOLLYWOOD RECORDS VP/Rock & Alternative BUDDY DEAL, iHEARTMEDIA/ST. LOUIS Region SVP Programming and KKDM/DES MOINES PD JEFF CAGE, … 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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Podtrac Releases Ranker Of Top 20 Podcast Publishers For April

PODTRAC has released its APRIL 2019 ranking of the top podcast publishers, with iHEARTRADIO topping the list, trading places with the usual leader, NPR. All of the top 20 saw audience … more




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[Promo] News/Talk/Sports Radio Is Talking About All Access

Check out radio's most widely read show-prep resource for topics, commentary, and really stupid remarks, in the ALL ACCESS News/Talk/Sports section. It's updated by Editor and veteran … more




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WBUR/Boston Adds 'The Daily'

BOSTON UNIVERSITY News-Talk WBUR/BOSTON is adding the syndicated radio version of THE NEW YORK TIMES' "THE DAILY" for 9p (ET) weeknights, followed by MARKETPLACE at 9:30, … more




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Facebook Journalism Project Announces COVID-19 Relief Fund Newsroom Grants

FACEBOOK has announced the over 200 news organizations to receive close to $16 million in grants through its FACEBOOK JOURNALISM PROJECT COVID-19 relief fund for local news, part of the $25 … more




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WIOE-A/Fort Wayne Asks For FCC OK To Test All-Digital Operation; Maryland Translator, Alaska AM-Translator Combo Sold

Another AM station is proposing to run testing of all-digital broadcasting, with BRIAN R. WALSH filing an STA request to operate Oldies WIOE-A/FORT WAYNE in full-time HD RADIO MA3 mode with … more




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Scripps First Quarter Revenues Rise But Pandemic's Effects Begin To Have An Impact

The E.W. SCRIPPS COMPANY's first quarter revenues jumped 48% year-to-year to $431 million, boosted by the addition of 8 TV stations spun off from the NEXSTAR acquisition of TRIBUNE MEDIA … more




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[Promo] AllAccess.com -- Always Updated, Optimized For Your Mobile Device

Now all of your favorite ALLACCESS.COM content is always current and available in the palm of your hand on your mobile device with an optimized, responsive layout. Use the horizontal slider … more




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Dr. Rudine Sims Bishop to deliver 2021 ALSC Children’s Literature Lecture

PHILADELPHIA – Literary scholar Dr. Rudine Sims Bishop will deliver the 2021 ALSC Children’s Literature Lecture. The announcement was made 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, Pennsylvania.  




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2020 Batchelder Award honors Enchanted Lion Books for Brown

PHILADELPHIA – Enchanted Lion Books is the winner of the 2020 Mildred L. Batchelder Award for “Brown.” 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.

The Batchelder Award is given to the most outstanding children’s book originating in a language other than English in a country other than the United States, and subsequently translated into English for publication in the United States.




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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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ALSC announces 2020 Notable Children’s Recordings

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 Recordings. The list includes recordings for children 14 years of age and younger of especially commendable quality that demonstrate respect for young people’s intelligence and imagination; exhibit venturesome creativity and reflect and encourage the interests of children and young adolescents in exemplary ways.
 
The recordings selected are:




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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:

Younger Readers




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2020 Arbuthnot Lecture featuring Neil Gaiman postponed

CHICAGO — Due to continuing concerns over the spread of the COVID-19 virus, the 2020 Arbuthnot Lecture in Sacramento, California, featuring Neil Gaiman and originally scheduled for Friday, May 8, has been postponed. The lecture will be rescheduled to a future date to be determined.




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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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Public should consider using face coverings, Arlene Foster says

No announcement on lockdown relaxation




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

There are currently 26 patients with confirmed or suspected Covid-19 in ICU