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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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Clint Marsh Adds SVP Stripes At Futuri Media

CLINT MARSH has been promoted to SVP/Product at CLEVELAND-based FUTURI MEDIA. He joined the company in 2016 as Partner Integration Specialist (NET NEWS 7/25/2016), and was promoted to … 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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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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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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Shocker! Leighton Peck Resigns The PD Post At KSTP (KS95)/Minneapolis After 19 Years

It's the end of an era as after 19 years as PD at HUBBARD Hot AC KSTP (KS95)/MINNEAPOLIS, LEIGHTON PECK has resigned his post. All totaled PECK was at KS95 nearly 29 years, and worked … more




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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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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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Normal People actor says parents 'delighted' to see him in BBC hit

Desmond Eastwood told us he first planned a career in law




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Tesco, Sainsbury's and Asda opening hours over Bank Holiday in NI

Here's your full list of the opening hours of Northern Ireland's major supermarkets this Bank Holiday weekend




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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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NI defender recalls Bellamy bust-up which earned Dalglish respect

He says he was called "every swear word under the sun" by the former Welsh international




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Newry City join special cavalcade to celebrate fan's 90th birthday

Manager Darren Mullen also delivered a club gift to the lifelong supporter




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I don't need hype to fuel my boxing career - Caoimhin Agyarko

The unbeaten 23-year-old prefers to let his fists do the talking




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Watch - Irish League goalkeeper in hilarious karaoke performance

It even involves some serious dance moves at the end




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Cameron Carey receives AASL Inspire Special Event Grant

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.




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Amy Gammon receives AASL Inspire Special Event Grant

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.




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Kristina Graves receives AASL Inspire Special Event Grant

CHICAGO – Kristina Graves, school librarian at Schenectady High School in Schenectady, 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.




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KCMP (89.3 The Current)/Minneapolis’ Jim McGuinn And Glassnote’s Nick Petropoulos Collaborate On Videos To Support Charity

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




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‘Swept Away” Musical Featuring Music By The Avett Brothers Bumped Until Summer 2021

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




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International Songwriting Competition (ISC) Announces 2019 Winners

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




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WJCT Public Media Launches The Jacksonville Music Experience

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




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Hip-Hop Producer Dat Boi Squeeze Signs Global Publishing Deal With Warner Chappell Music

WARNER CHAPPELL MUSIC, the global publishing arm of WARNER MUSIC GROUP recently signed an exclusive, worldwide co-publishing agreement with Hip-Hop producer DAT BOI SQUEEZE. The ATLANTA based … more




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Your Audience Depends On The Immediacy Of Radio -- What Have You Done Today To Earn Their Ears?

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




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Leesa Brunson-Boland Named Head Of A&R Operations At 300 Entertainment

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




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COVID-19: Wear A Mask? Don't Wear A Mask? What Is Your Station Doing To Be Part Of The Conversation As America Begins To Reopen?

As AMERICA opens up again, tensions are flaring about things as simple as wearing a mask to protect others and themselves. Is your radio station doing all it can to keep your audience up to … more




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The Very Special Triangles

A recent paper uncovers a unique pair of shapes

-- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com




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Cooper Hewitt

Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum is the only museum in the nation devoted exclusively to historic and contemporary design.




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Microsoft Europe Policy Blog

Welcome to the EU Policy Blog, Microsoft Brussels’ platform for providing insights on the issues that impact Europe’s future in the digital age. This is a forum to discuss the latest trends, research and regulatory developments which are shaping how European citizens, businesses,...




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Diagnosing and treating resistant hypertension

Statement Highlight: Resistant blood pressure affects 12 percent to 15 percent of people currently being treated for high blood pressure.




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Updated cholesterol guidelines offer more personalized risk assessment, additional treatment options for people at the highest risk

Statement Highlights: High cholesterol, at any age, can increase a person’s lifetime risk for heart disease and stroke. A healthy lifestyle is the first step in prevention and treatment to lower that risk. The 2018 guidelines recommend more detailed risk assessments to help health care providers better determine a person’s individualized risk and treatment options. In some cases, a coronary artery calcium score can help determine a person’s need for cholesterol-lowering treatment, if their risk status is uncertain or if the treatment decision isn't clear.




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New scientific statement on blood pressure measurement in people

Statement highlights: Oscillometric devices, which use an electronic pressure sensor within the blood pressure cuff, can reduce human error and the risk to the environment from older devices which use mercury. Patients who measure their blood pressure at home should use a device with an upper arm cuff that has been checked for accuracy by a healthcare provider.




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Growing cardiovascular genetics field calls for special multidisciplinary clinical programs to better identify and treat inherited heart conditions

Statement Highlights: In a new scientific statement, the American Heart Association supports the creation of specialized multidisciplinary clinical programs that combine cardiovascular medicine and genetics expertise. These specialized programs would use genetic information to better treat patients with inherited heart conditions, as well as assess family members without current heart problems and take steps to reduce their risk.




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People living with HIV face premature heart disease and barriers to care

Statement Highlights: People living with HIV face a higher risk of developing diseases of the heart and blood vessels compared to people without the disease. Seventy-five percent of people living with HIV are over age 45 and face significant health challenges at earlier ages than people who don’t have HIV.




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Treating Type 2 diabetes and heart failure

People with type 2 diabetes are at an increased risk for heart failure and many people have both diseases, which requires careful medical management.




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Specific gut bacteria may be associated with pulmonary arterial hypertension

Research Highlights: Researchers have found a specific bacterial profile in the gut of people with pulmonary arterial hypertension, a chronic and progressive disease that causes constriction of arteries in the lungs. The unique bacterial profile...




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What people with high blood pressure need to know about COVID-19

DALLAS, March 31, 2020 — Many people have concerns about staying healthy during the COVID-19 pandemic. Those with a chronic condition such as high blood pressure — a reading above 130/80 — may face an increased risk for severe complications if they get...




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Dos artículos de perspectivas sobre los medicamentos para la hipertensión y su uso continuo a fin de combatir el COVID-19

DALLAS, 1 de abril del 2020 — Algunos cardiólogos de Wuhan, China y otros países recomiendan a los pacientes con hipertensión arterial que continúen tomando sus medicamentos, aunque los efectos de algunos se hayan visto afectados por las infecciones ...




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More than $14 million in research grants awarded for health technology solutions focused on heart and brain health, including special projects related to COVID-19 and CVD

DALLAS, April 2, 2020 – The American Heart Association — the world’s leading voluntary organization dedicated to a world of longer, healthier lives — announced today more than $14 million in scientific research grants are being awarded to four...




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Maternal hypertensive disorders may lead to mental health disorders in children

Research Highlights: Hypertensive pregnancy disorders, especially preeclampsia – may increase the risk of psychological development disorders and behavioral and emotional disorders in children. This is the first study to show that preeclampsia...




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28 Patient and consumer groups urge the administration to implement a special enrollment period for Healthcare.gov

WASHINGTON, D.C., April 1, 2020 – 28 patient and consumer groups representing millions of people nationwide with pre-existing health conditions issued the following statement regarding the administration’s decision not to initiate a special enrollment...




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28 grupos de pacientes y consumidores instan a la administración a implementar un período de inscripción especial para Healthcare.gov

WASHINGTON, D.C., 1 de abril del 2020 – 28 grupos de pacientes y consumidores que representan a millones de personas en todo el país con afecciones de salud preexistentes emitieron la siguiente declaración sobre la decision de la administración de no...




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More than 200 patient groups call on Administration to take additional action to alleviate critical shortage of ventilators, PPE, ensure safety of providers, patients

Today, more than patient advocacy, medical and public health organizations sent a letter to senior Trump Administration officials, appealing to the Administration to take immediate action to alleviate the critical shortage across the nation ventilators...




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Public health CEOs: Open health care enrollment to save lives

AHA COVID-19 newsroom DALLAS, April 10, 2020 — Nancy Brown, CEO of the American Heart Association, the world’s leading voluntary organization focused on heart and brain health, joined the chief executives of other leading national public...




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21 health and medical groups speak out against EPA finalizing a rule that could undermine the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards

Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a final rule that threatens to undermine the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards. The American Lung Association, Allergy & Asthma Network, Alliance of Nurses for Healthy Environments, American...




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The new pandemic threat: People may die because they’re not calling 911

DALLAS, April 22, 2020 — Reports from the front lines of hospitals indicate a marked drop in the number of heart attacks and strokes nationally. But, COVID-19 is definitely not stopping people from having heart attacks, strokes and cardiac arrests. We ...




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Más de $14 millones en becas de investigación otorgadas para soluciones de tecnología de la salud centradas en la salud del corazón y del cerebro, incluidos los proyectos especiales relacionados con el COVID-19 y las ECV

DALLAS, 2 de abril del 2020 – La American Heart Association, la organización voluntaria líder mundial dedicada a un mundo con vidas más duraderas y saludables, anunció hoy que se otorgarán más de $14 millones en becas de investigación científica a cuatro...