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    KHTK-AM/Bonneville Sued

    Posted: 22 Oct 2021 10:53 AM PDT https://radioink.com/2021/10/22/khtk-am-bonneville-sued/

    Former Sacramento Kings announcer and sports talk radio host Grant Napear
    has filed suit against KHTK-AM and parent company Bonneville International
    for wrong termination, discrimination and retaliation. He is seeking more
    than $75,000 in damages.

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    Throwing Back In NYC

    Posted: 22 Oct 2021 10:23 AM PDT https://radioink.com/2021/10/22/throwing-back-in-nyc/

    Audacy has flipped WNSH-FM 94.7 from Country to Throwbacks. The station
    will feature classic hip-hop hits and throwbacks.

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    CPB Names DEI SVP

    Posted: 22 Oct 2021 09:07 AM PDT https://radioink.com/2021/10/22/cpb-names-dei-svp/

    The Corporation for Public Broadcasting has named Dr. Stephen Wilkins as
    Senior Vice President of Human Resources and Diversity, Equity, and
    Inclusion. For the past several years, Dr. Wilkins served as Chief Human Resources Officer and later as Chief of Staff at Alexandria City Public
    Schools in Alexandria, Virginia.

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    Richer Returns To iHeartMedia D.C.

    Posted: 22 Oct 2021 09:04 AM PDT https://radioink.com/2021/10/22/richer-returns-to-iheartmedia-d-c/

    Jen Richer has been named Assistant Program Director, iHeartMedia
    Washington D.C., effective November 1. Richer is no stranger to
    iHeartMedia, working in various capacities at other company stations.


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    The Facebook Interview

    Posted: 22 Oct 2021 12:58 AM PDT https://radioink.com/2021/10/22/the-facebook-interview/

    In June Facebook entered the podcast space by allowing podcasters to use
    the platform to share their show. On The New Media Show Wednesday Todd
    Cochrane and Rob Greenlee interviewed Chelsea White and Irena Lam from
    Facebook to discuss what they are hoping to achieve by getting into the
    podcast space. Here's what Rob and Todd took away from that interview...

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    Urban One Unveils "Millions. Billions. Trillions."

    Posted: 22 Oct 2021 12:49 AM PDT https://radioink.com/2021/10/22/urban-one-unveils-millions-billions-trillions/

    Urban One's Radio One and Reach Media have announced a virtual upfront
    called Millions. Billions. Trillions. in partnership with Dream Currency, a small Black-owned business. The upfront focuses on a movement to promote
    the importance and buying power of the African American consumer.

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    Sales Manager of The Week - Forevers Roger Vestal

    Posted: 22 Oct 2021 12:48 AM PDT https://radioink.com/2021/10/22/sales-manager-of-the-week-forevers-roger-vestal/

    Roger Vestal tells Radio Ink he got into radio as a child. The 25-year vet
    is now working for Forever Communications where he oversees 4 stations.
    Here's his story and why he was chosen as Radio Ink's Sales Manager of The Week. Our Sales Manager of The Week Feature is sponsored by The Center For Sales Strategy.

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    WFANs Steve Somers Retiring

    Posted: 22 Oct 2021 12:48 AM PDT https://radioink.com/2021/10/22/wfans-steve-somers-retiring/

    The 74-year old said on his show Thursday he'll be leaving the sports
    station which he's been with for all 34 years its been in existence "sooner rather than later." Right now Somers hosts the 6:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. slot.

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