Radio Ink

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Welcome To Our New Daily Podcast

Posted: 16 Mar 2020 03:59 PM PDT
https://radioink.com/2020/03/16/welc...daily-podcast/

How is radio dealing with the coronavirus crisis? Every morning Radio Ink
will have a short interview with a manager from around the country on how
they're dealing with the issue, how advertisers are reacting and what
listeners are saying. Our first guest is WDRV-FM Chicago Director of
Branding Rob Cressman.Â*

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Jay West Promoted At WVBW

Posted: 16 Mar 2020 03:55 PM PDT
https://radioink.com/2020/03/16/jay-...moted-at-wvbw/

Jay West has been promoted to Brand Manager of Max Media’s AC station WVBW
(92.9 The WAVE). West joined the station last January as the afternoon host.

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United Stations - Keeping It Normal

Posted: 16 Mar 2020 03:39 PM PDT
https://radioink.com/2020/03/16/unit...ing-it-normal/

United Stations is doing what it can to preserve the health of its staff
and clients, and also maintain the most normal broadcast schedule possible
during these less-than-normal times. Here is what United Stations is up
to...

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"Operation Gift Card" To Aid Boston Businesses

Posted: 16 Mar 2020 03:11 PM PDT
https://radioink.com/2020/03/16/oper...on-businesses/

Beasley Media Group's Boston cluster has unveiled "Operation Gift Card: New
England" to support local restaurants and businesses located in the Greater
Boston area, who have been hit by coronavirus trading restrictions, and who
offer gift cards for purchase.

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Progressive Still #1

Posted: 16 Mar 2020 12:02 PM PDT
https://radioink.com/2020/03/16/progressive-still-1/

Insurance company Progressive is proving very hard to dislodge from the top
position on the Media Monitors list of national radio advertisers.
Progressive ran 47,438 spots last week to say on top of the pile.

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Applications Open For Mildred Carter Mentoring Program

Posted: 16 Mar 2020 11:29 AM PDT
https://radioink.com/2020/03/16/appl...oring-program/

It's that time of year again. The Mentoring Inspiring Women in Radio Group
has opened the application window for its MIW Group 2020 Mildred Carter
Mentoring Program. The deadline to apply isÂ*April 6, 2020.

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KUMD To Be Sold For $175,000

Posted: 16 Mar 2020 01:43 AM PDT
https://radioink.com/2020/03/16/kumd...ld-for-175000/

The University of Minnesota Board of Regents has voted in support of a plan
to sell public radio station KUMD-FM to the Duluth Superior Area
Educational Television Corporation for $175,000. The buyer operates PBS
station WDSE-TV.

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RadioMax Offers Stations Free App

Posted: 16 Mar 2020 01:36 AM PDT
https://radioink.com/2020/03/16/radi...ions-free-app/

Mobile App companyÂ*RadioMax says it will provide radio stations a free app
to help serve its communities during the coronavirus crisis. No strings
attached, no commitment, no agreement to sign

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10 Commandments of Coronavirus Coverage

Posted: 16 Mar 2020 12:56 AM PDT
https://radioink.com/2020/03/16/10-c...irus-coverage/

(By Jeff McHugh) Live radio is often at its best in times of crisis.
CoronavirusÂ*may have more far-reaching and long-lasting repercussions for
everyone.Â*Radio managers, podcasters and on-air talent have been calling
for advice on what to do.

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Life Changed Forever on 3/11

Posted: 16 Mar 2020 12:55 AM PDT
https://radioink.com/2020/03/16/life...rever-on-3-11/

(By Chuck Knight) Remember the phrase “Life changed forever on 9/11â€�?Â* Life
just changed more drastically on 3/11.Â*This is serious.Â* Doesn’t matter if
we think the reaction is overblown.Â* Perception is always reality.