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KNKX-FM Moving To New Building

Posted: 15 Mar 2022 02:41 PM PDT https://radioink.com/2022/03/15/knkx-fm-moving-to-new-building/

Jazz, Blues and NPR News station KNKX-FM in Seattle is moving to the Pike
Place market neighborhood. The plan is to be in the new location by the end
of this year or early 2023 and a $4.5 million fundraising campaign to pay
for the project is underway.

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NAB Requires COVID Shot or Negative Test

Posted: 15 Mar 2022 02:02 PM PDT https://radioink.com/2022/03/15/nab-requires-covid-shot-or-negative-test/

The National Association of Broadcasters has sent an e-mail to attendees
and exhibitors outlining COVID-19 protocols for the NAB Show in Las Vegas
next month. If you plan to attend you must be able to show proof that you
are fully vaccinated or proof of a negative test. Masks are recommended but
not required.

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Rosso Now CEO of Triton Digital

Posted: 15 Mar 2022 01:30 PM PDT https://radioink.com/2022/03/15/rosso-now-ceo-of-triton-digital/

Triton Digital has promoted John Rosso from President of Market
Development, to President and Chief Executive Officer. Neal Schore, the company’s founder steps down as CEO to become Managing Advisor.

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Beshore Leaves iHM For Alpha

Posted: 15 Mar 2022 09:55 AM PDT https://radioink.com/2022/03/15/beshore-leaves-ihm-for-alpha/

Brett Beshore has been named SVP/Market Manager for Alpha Media’s Dayton,
OH stations. Beshore held the position of Market President with iHeartMedia-Indianapolis for the past 10 years.

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Pro Soccer Pay Equity Podcast

Posted: 15 Mar 2022 09:34 AM PDT https://radioink.com/2022/03/15/pro-soccer-pay-equity-podcast/

"Payback" is a new multimedia series on the fight by members of the U.S. Women's National Team (USWNT) to get equal pay. The iHeartMedia/McClatchy
media program documents the successful six-year legal battle for women's soccer.

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More Work For Tony Massarotti

Posted: 15 Mar 2022 09:30 AM PDT https://radioink.com/2022/03/15/more-work-for-tony-massarotti/

Tony Massarotti of 98.5 The Sports Hub (WBZ-FM) Boston has been added to
the Boston Red Sox TV team. The co-host of 'Felger Mazz' will provide
color commentary for NESN during the upcoming season.

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Chicago Radio Legend Pervis Spann Passes

Posted: 15 Mar 2022 09:26 AM PDT https://radioink.com/2022/03/15/chicago-radio-legend-pervis-spann-passes/

Known as 'The Blues Man', Pervis Spann held down the late-night blues spot
on WVON-1690 AM. He is credited with being an influencer in developing the Chicago Blues music scene.

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New Audacy BM In Sacramento

Posted: 15 Mar 2022 09:19 AM PDT https://radioink.com/2022/03/15/new-audacy-bm-in-sacramento/

Jeff Austin is the new Brand Manager of ESPN 1320 (KIFM-AM) in Sacramento.
He will continue to serve as brand manager of Portland sister stations 1080
The Fan (KFXX-AM) and 910 ESPN (KMTT-AM).

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Jared Pike Renews

Posted: 15 Mar 2022 09:16 AM PDT https://radioink.com/2022/03/15/jared-pike-renews/

Jared Pike, co-host of syndicated morning show Jared and Katie in the
Morning, has signed a multi-year contract extension. Pike has been with
Dick Broadcasting for 15 years; he will celebrate the morning show's 10th anniversary in June.

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Honors From BFOA

Posted: 15 Mar 2022 08:46 AM PDT https://radioink.com/2022/03/15/honors-from-bfoa/

The Broadcasters Foundation of America Honored Hilton Howell, Jr. and
Lesley Visser at a fund raiser gala at the Plaza in New York City. The
event raised more than $300K for the BFOA.

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