[Radio Ink] KHTK-AM/Bonneville Sued

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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.