Radio Ink

///////////////////////////////////////////
What It Means To Be Asian American

Posted: 17 Mar 2020 02:22 PM PDT
https://radioink.com/2020/03/17/what...sian-american/

The Los Angeles Times has launched Asian Enough, a podcast about being
Asian American. Hosted by Times staff writer Jen Yamato and columnist Frank
Shyong, the 13-episode series will feature interviews with celebrity guests
who share personal stories.

///////////////////////////////////////////
Knupp Gains SVP Stripes In Harrisonburg

Posted: 17 Mar 2020 01:26 PM PDT
https://radioink.com/2020/03/17/knup...-harrisonburg/

iHeartMedia Harrisonburg, VA, has named Bridgett Knupp Market President for
the six-station cluster. Knupp previously served as SVP of Sales for the
cluster. She will also be responsible for the market’s operations,
including sales, on-air and digital programming, events, and promotion
initiatives.

///////////////////////////////////////////
Eddie Haskell Joins Max Media As VP

Posted: 17 Mar 2020 11:18 AM PDT
https://radioink.com/2020/03/17/eddi...x-media-as-vp/

Haskell will join Max Media’s Norfolk/Virginia Beach cluster as VP of
Operations and Programming on April 1. He will also serve as Brand Manager
and afternoon personality of WGH-FM (New Country 97.3 The Eagle).

///////////////////////////////////////////
Podcast Asks: "Pineapple On Pizza?"

Posted: 17 Mar 2020 10:41 AM PDT
https://radioink.com/2020/03/17/podc...pple-on-pizza/

On Tuesday, iHeartRadio launched Food Court with Richard Blais. Celebrity
chef and host Richard Blais presides over his guests – comedians, writers,
chefs – to debate opposing food-related viewpoints in a humorous way.

///////////////////////////////////////////
ABC COVID-19 Text Feed Offered Free To Stations

Posted: 17 Mar 2020 10:13 AM PDT
https://radioink.com/2020/03/17/abc-...e-to-stations/

ABC Audio is offering a COVID-19 digital text feed to interested radio
stations as a public service. Stations -- regardless of their current
affiliation with ABC Audio or ABC News Radio -- can utilize the new RSS
feed to auto-populate their websites and apps with stories related to
COVID-19 without a fee.

///////////////////////////////////////////
CRB Names Agenda Committee Leaders

Posted: 17 Mar 2020 09:52 AM PDT
https://radioink.com/2020/03/17/crb-...ittee-leaders/

Country Radio Broadcasters has announced the 2020-2021 Agenda Committee
leadership: Brent Michaels (KUZZ/Bakersfield) serving as Chairman and Joey
Tack (KNCI/Sacramento) serving as Vice Chair. Applications are now being
taken from industry professionals who would like to serve on the committee.

///////////////////////////////////////////
March 2, 2020

Posted: 17 Mar 2020 07:29 AM PDT
https://radioink.com/2020/03/17/march-2-2020/

Cover QA: Compass Media Networks' DeDe McGuire Radio's Future African
American Leaders

///////////////////////////////////////////
Wilson: 2019 Was A Great Year

Posted: 17 Mar 2020 12:59 AM PDT
https://radioink.com/2020/03/17/wils...-a-great-year/

Townsquare's 2019 pro-forma net revenue increased 4.7% over 2018. Excluding
political revenue, which declined $6.9 million from $10 million in 2018 to
$3.1 million in 2019, pro forma net revenue increased 6.6%.

///////////////////////////////////////////
Townsqua Coronavirus Impact Significant

Posted: 17 Mar 2020 12:18 AM PDT
https://radioink.com/2020/03/17/town...t-significant/

Monday was the first opportunity to hear from a public radio company since
the coronavirus situation ramped up into a serious crisis late last week.
Townsquaare CEO Bill Wilson said the impact in the month of March has been
significant.

///////////////////////////////////////////
How Radio Adapts During A National Crisis

Posted: 16 Mar 2020 07:42 PM PDT
https://radioink.com/2020/03/16/regi...s-to-covid-19/

The coronavirus does not pay attention to market size or market share. With
COVID-19 starting to impact how the radio industry operates, Radio Ink
reached out to some independent and small-group managers to see how they
are adapting.