Radio Ink

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The Local Radio Freedom Act Returns

Posted: 04 May 2021 02:38 PM PDT
https://radioink.com/2021/05/04/the-...m-act-returns/

77 members of the House and eight Senators have joined together to
introduce resolutions in the new Congress opposing "any new performance
fee, tax, royalty, or other charge" on radio stations. A similar resolution
was gaining steam in the previous Congress before that Congress ended.

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Beasley Q1 Revenue Declines 16.4%

Posted: 04 May 2021 01:44 PM PDT
https://radioink.com/2021/05/04/beas...declines-16-4/

The company was looking at strong comps in January and February of 2020
before the bottom fell out in March when the pandemic grabbed the American
way of life by the throat. In January and February revenue was down 21%
compared to 2020. March revenue was up 3.9% over March 2020.

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Pro Wrestling Podcast

Posted: 04 May 2021 10:01 AM PDT
https://radioink.com/2021/05/04/pro-wrestling-podcast/

Westwood One Podcast Network and Conrad Thompson have come up with another
program focusing on professional wrestling. My World with Jeff Jarrett
episodes will be available Tuesdays.

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A New R&B Show In Pittsburgh

Posted: 04 May 2021 09:35 AM PDT
https://radioink.com/2021/05/04/a-ne...in-pittsburgh/

Vibin’ is the new show that premiers May 10 on 91.3 WYEP. George T. hosts
the two hours of music featuring the sounds of soul and RB of the 90s, with
a taste of what's current.

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Radiochick Hosts A Lifes Story

Posted: 04 May 2021 09:30 AM PDT
https://radioink.com/2021/05/04/radi...a-lifes-story/

Leslie “Radiochick� Gold is host of a new podcast. The NYC radio talk show
host will use A Life’s Story to shine a light on the lives of special
octogenarian, nonagenarians and centenarians who have done, and are still
doing astonishing things.

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PromoSuite/PPool Media Agreement

Posted: 04 May 2021 09:28 AM PDT
https://radioink.com/2021/05/04/prom...dia-agreement/

PromoSuite has tapped P’Pool Media as their marketing agency. The agreement
covers all PR and communications, digital and traditional brand strategies
and industry marketing.

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LRN Denies Westwood Allegations

Posted: 04 May 2021 12:34 AM PDT
https://radioink.com/2021/05/04/lrn-...d-allegations/

Back in March Westwood One filed a patent infringement lawsuit against
Local Radio Networks, claiming LRN's Radio Velocity Control computer
hardware and software technology infringed on Westwood patents. On Monday,
in a 25 page rebuttal, LRN denied every one of Westwood's claims.

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Its Radio Revenue Week

Posted: 04 May 2021 12:09 AM PDT
https://radioink.com/2021/05/04/its-radio-revenue-week/

By Friday we'll know if the positive revenue momentum is continuing for
radio as the country gets back to normal, states open back up and more
people receive the coronavirus vaccine. It's one of the busiest weeks in
recent memory for earnings calls from the radio industry.

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Luckoff Increases Role in Michigan

Posted: 03 May 2021 11:47 PM PDT
https://radioink.com/2021/05/04/luck...e-in-michigan/

Townsquare's Grand Rapids Market President Jeff Luckoff will increase his
responsibilities to include statewide oversight of Townsquare’s Michigan
local media clusters.

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Meier Moves Up At Townsquare

Posted: 03 May 2021 11:41 PM PDT
https://radioink.com/2021/05/04/meie...at-townsquare/

Townsquare promotes longtime employee Eric Meier from Regional Digital
Specialist to Director of Content for its Michigan properties. In this
newly created role, Meier will oversee all content, working with the local
creators of the company’s 24 local media brands in Flint, Lansing, Battle
Creek, Kalamazoo and Grand Rapids.