y 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
y 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
y 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
y The Roxbury Public Library receives the Gale Cengage Financial Development Award By www.ala.org Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 18:40:29 +0000 CHICAGO — The Roxbury Public Library, Succasunna, New Jersey, is the recipient of the 2020 American Library Association Gale Cengage Learning Financial Development Award. The annual award is presented to a library organization that exhibited meritorious achievement in carrying out a library financial development project to secure new funding resources for a public or academic library. The award includes a check for $2500 and a framed citation. The award will be presented Jan. 24, at the Midwinter Meeting in Indianapolis, Indiana, preceding the ALA Presidents Program. Full Article
y 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
y 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
y 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
y 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
y WRDG (96.7 The Beat)/Atlanta Moves To WBZY's Frequency As 105.3 The Beat By www.allaccess.com Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 05:18:54 -0700 iHEARTMEDIA Urban WRDG (96.7 THE BEAT)/ATLANTA has made a move up the dial to the 105.3 signal of WBZY. 105.3 THE BEAT replaces the temporary simulcast of Regional Mexican WRDA … more Full Article
y 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
y Happy Birthday By www.allaccess.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 03:27:28 -0700 ALL ACCESS Happy Birthday wishes on THURSDAY (4/30) to LAWMAN PROMOTION Pres./CEO GREG LAWLEY, SAMARI ENTERTAINMENT's STEVE AMARI, former CAPITOL Sr. Dir./Promotions KIM HALVERSON, … more Full Article
y TopLine By Futuri Presents Nielsen Audio March '20 Ratings Released Today By www.allaccess.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 01:20:01 -0700 NIELSEN AUDIO MARCH '20 results arrive TODAY for SYRACUSE; AKRON; MONTEREY-SALINAS-SANTA CRUZ; and CHARLESTON, SC. Find the ratings for the subscribing stations in the ALLACCESS.COM … more Full Article
y 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
y 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
y ‘Swept Away” Musical Featuring Music By The Avett Brothers Bumped Until Summer 2021 By www.allaccess.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 01:20:01 -0700 A new musical called SWEPT AWAY, featuring the music of THE AVETT BROTHERS and written by TONY AWARD-winning stage and screen writer JOHN LOGAN, was scheduled to have its world premiere at … more Full Article
y Syndicated Show 'Lost & Found' Offers New Episodes To Public Radio By www.allaccess.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 11:14:09 -0700 After a long hiatus, the syndicated one-hour weekly show, LOST & FOUND hosted by LUKE CRAMPTION, is offering 13 new shows to public radio free of charge. The shows can be accessed either … more Full Article
y Bob Dylan To Release First Album Of New Material In Eight Years By www.allaccess.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 10:43:36 -0700 COLUMBIA RECORDS confirmed TODAY (5/8) that ROUGH AND ROWDY WAYS, the first album of original songs from BOB DYLAN in eight years, will be released JUNE 19th. Three tracks have already been … more Full Article
y 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
y WXMX/Memphis 'Max Cans' Will Help Hospitality Workers Fund By www.allaccess.com Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 01:20:01 -0700 CUMULUS MEDIA Classic Rock WXMX (98.1 THE MAX)/MEMPHIS, TN and the MEMPHIS MADE BREWING CO. are teaming up with AJAX DISTRIBUTING COMPANY of MEMPHIS to help hospitality workers … more Full Article
y Lara Thomas Exits WYMG/Springfield, IL By www.allaccess.com Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 07:02:23 -0700 SAGA COMMUNICATIONS Classic Rock WYMG/SPRINGFIELD, IL morning "LYNCH & LARA" co-host LARA THOMAS exited the show on MARCH 30th in a COVID-19 cutback move. SAGA VP/Programming … more Full Article
y 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
y Julien-K Vocalist Ryan Shuck Enters Rehab By www.allaccess.com Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 09:23:05 -0700 RYAN SHUCK, the vocalist for industrial rockers JULIEN-K, as well as nu-metal band ADEMA, has voluntarily entered a rehabilitation facility for depression and alcohol abuse, according to an … more Full Article
y Journey Cancels 2020 Tour Due To Pandemic By www.allaccess.com Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 09:46:12 -0700 JOURNEY's 2020 tour has been canceled due to the global COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting restrictions regarding large gatherings. After carefully reviewing all options, the decision … more Full Article
y 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
y 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
y 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
y 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
y Kraftwerk Co-Founder/Keyboardist Florian Schneider Dead At 73 By www.allaccess.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 10:49:51 -0700 FLORIAN SCHNEIDER, co-founder and keyboardist for the legendary electronic music group KRAFTWERK has passed away, according to ROLLING STONE, A band statement said that SCHNEIDER … more Full Article
y 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
y Former Bad Company Vocalist Brian Howe Passes By www.allaccess.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 08:16:11 -0700 BRIAN ANTHONY HOWE, former lead singer of the legendary rock band BAD COMPANY has passed away, according to TMZ. HOWE, who replaced PAUL RODGERS as the vocalist for BAD COMPANY, died … more Full Article
y 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
y Craft Recordings Adds Victory Records Catalog By www.allaccess.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 09:06:21 -0700 CONCORD’s catalog label, CRAFT RECORDINGS, welcomes legendary rock, metal, punk and hardcore label VICTORY RECORDS to its label family. The CHICAGO-based VICTORY RECORDS was acquired in … more Full Article
y Queen's Brian May Trashes His Butt In An 'Over-Enthusiastic Gardening' Injury By www.allaccess.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 17:40:30 -0700 So legendary QUEEN guitarist BRIAN MAY, known for being very active on INSTAGRAM, revealed, "Reality check! For me. No - the Virus didn’t get me yet - thank God. Hope you’re … more Full Article
y Happy Birthday By www.allaccess.com Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 03:09:57 -0700 ALL ACCESS Happy Birthday wishes FRIDAY (5/1) to WARNER RECORDS SVP/Revenue & Commercial Accounts MIKE SHERWOOD, UMG NASHVILLE VP/Promotion & Radio Marketing CHRIS SCHULER, RCA … more Full Article
y WAMO (100.1)/Pittsburgh Welcomes Big Boy’s Neighborhood To Mornings By www.allaccess.com Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 09:49:05 -0700 MARTZ COMMUNICATIONS Top 40/Rhythmic WAMO (100.1)/PITTSBURGH has added PREMIERE NETWORKS BIG BOY’S NEIGHBORHOOD to AM drive effective MONDAY MAY 4th. New Weekday Lineup: BIG BOY’S … more Full Article
y TopLine By Futuri Presents Nielsen Audio March '20 Ratings Released Today By www.allaccess.com Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 01:20:01 -0700 NIELSEN AUDIO MARCH '20 results arrive TODAY for DES MOINES; COLORADO SPRINGS; MOBILE; WICHITA; and SPOKANE. Find the ratings for the subscribing stations in the ALLACCESS.COM NIELSEN … more Full Article
y Happy Birthday By www.allaccess.com Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 03:49:14 -0700 ALL ACCESS Happy Birthday wishes on MONDAY (5/4) to industry vet DAVE “THE DUKE” SHOLIN, KQBT/HOUSTON PD and iHEARTMEDIA Urban Brand Coordinator MICHAEL SAUNDERS, POLLACK MEDIA … more Full Article
y Justin & Hailey Bieber Star In New Facebook Watch Series By www.allaccess.com Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 10:09:07 -0700 Fans and followers of JUSTIN and HAILEY BIEBER will be happy to hear that the celebrity couple are doing a reality show for FACEBOOK WATCH. "The Biebers On Watch" premiered … more Full Article
y Push The Boundaries Of Creativity And Fun During COVID-19 -- Your Radio Audience Will Thank You By www.allaccess.com Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 01:20:01 -0700 Rally your troops to get virtual to bring new creative ideas to your radio stations. Get on ZOOM and have a brainstorming session with your creative teams and clients. Time to squeeze new … more Full Article
y 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
y Exclusive Mediabase Analysis From All Access By www.allaccess.com Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 04:02:13 -0700 Industry insiders receive ALL ACCESS' exclusive MEDIABASE chart recap analysis in their e-mail box every MONDAY morning. How about you? This week's data from ANTHONY ACAMPORA, Partner … more Full Article
y TopLine By Futuri Presents Nielsen Audio March '20 Ratings Released Today By www.allaccess.com Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 01:20:01 -0700 NIELSEN AUDIO MARCH '20 arrive TODAY for CHATTANOOGA; MADISON; HUNTSVILLE, AL; and JACKSON, MS. Find the ratings for the subscribing stations in the ALLACCESS.COM NIELSEN AUDIO … more Full Article
y Note From Hubbard Radio Chairman/CEO Ginny Morris As More Downsizings Have Surfaced Due To COVID-19 Impact By www.allaccess.com Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 01:20:01 -0700 HUBBARD RADIO Chairman/CEO GINNY MORRIS released a company-wide memo which ALL ACCESS has obtained, regarding the downsizings. Hello Everyone, Today is a very tough and unprecedented day at … more Full Article
y 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
y 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
y Global DJ Live-Stream Fundraiser 'Set For Love' Planned For May 8-10 By www.allaccess.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 01:20:01 -0700 U.K.'s BRIGHTON MUSIC CONFERENCE has partnered with the charity LAST NIGHT A DJ SAVED MY LIFE (LNADJ) and issued an invitation to DJ's around the world to take part in Set For Love, … more Full Article
y 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
y KFCO (Flo 107.1)/Denver Morning Team Larry Ulibarri And Kathie J Exit By www.allaccess.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 11:37:16 -0700 MAX MEDIA/DENVER VP/Programming RICK THOMAS has made a move with his morning show on Top 40/Rhythmic KFCO (FLO 107.1) as LARRY ULIBARRI and KATHIE J., the venerable DENVER morning team, exit … more Full Article
y Be There When Your Audience Needs You -- Right Now, During The COVID-19 Pandemic By www.allaccess.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 01:20:01 -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
y Court Reverses $9.4 Million Judgement In Quincy Jones - Michael Jackson Estate Case By www.allaccess.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 08:58:06 -0700 The CALIFORNIA COURT OF APPEALS has reversed a $9.4 million court judgement in favor of music producer QUINCY JONES. JONES and the estate of MICHAEL JACKSON had been battling over royalties … more Full Article
