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Michigan potato growers vote to continue marketing program
Michigan potato growers have approved a referendum to continue the Michigan Potato Industry Commission. The Michigan Potato Industry Commission was designed to advance the potato industry through research, promotion, advertising, development, and market expansion. By law, the program must be renewed every five years. The Board will continue for five additional years beginning July …
Lilac Festival returns to Rochester in May with new events, tickets available now
ROCHESTER, NY (WROC) – When the lilacs bloom, it’s suddenly spring. Although we’re not quite there yet, the 2022 Lilac Festival in Rochester is just around the corner. On Monday, Rochester Lilac Festival organizers announced two new upcoming events for the 2022 event as well as returning favorites such as the Lilac Parade, with tickets …
Last war in Ukraine: Kyiv defense commander says Russian forces pushed back from capital
Russia’s central bank will start buying gold after a two-year hiatus as the country’s domestic producers face problems accessing international bullion markets. The Bank of Russia said in a statement that it would “resume buying gold in the domestic precious metals market.” The move comes after the central bank and several of the country’s biggest …
IN DEVELOPMENT | EU to ban Russian media, flights and target Belarus under tougher sanctions
The world’s largest plane – the Ukrainian Antonov-225 cargo plane – was destroyed by Russian strikes outside Kiev on the fourth day of the invasion of Moscow, the Ukrainian public group Ukroboronprom announced on Sunday. “Russian invaders destroyed the flagship of the Ukrainian air force, the AN-225” at Antonov airport in Gostomel near Kiev, the …
Board of Regents initiates transfer of assets to Iowa Public Radio | Education News
CEDAR FALLS – The Board of Regents has initiated a transfer of assets to Iowa Public Radio that belong to its universities but are dedicated to network use. The KUNI radio group, based at the University of Northern Iowa, is networked with the WOI and WSUI radio groups at Iowa State in Ames and the …
Theater Review: ‘Radio Golf’ at the Peace Mountain Theater Company
Left to right: MarQuis Fair (Harmond Wilks), Nefertari Rasaq (Mame Wilks), Addison Switzer (Elder Joseph Barlow), Robert Freeman (Roosevelt Hicks) and Sterling Johnson (Mack Leamon) in “Radio Golf.” Photo by Brad Balflour. The Peace Mountain Theater Company is currently presenting the iconic “Radio Golf” by August Wilson, produced by Hal Freed and directed by Eleanore …
Khan and Patel clash over campaigns to protect women | Violence against women and girls
Tensions between the Mayor of London and the Home Office are set to rise as the two unveil what they claim are the UK’s first major campaigns to target perpetrators of sexual harassment and violence. Football stars, other sports personalities, celebrities and influencers have been recruited by Sadiq Khan to speak to men via billboards …
Vladimir Putin attacks Kiev with missiles; Australia and the United States impose sanctions; flood warnings worsen in Queensland and NSW
Russian forces on Saturday launched coordinated missile and artillery attacks on Ukrainian cities, including the capital, Kyiv, where gunfire broke out near government buildings in the city center, military officials and an official said. Reuters witness. Ukrainian authorities have urged citizens to help defend Kyiv against advancing Russian forces that invaded the worst European security …
FCC to investigate Russian media and telecommunications companies
The Federal Communications Commission this week launched an investigation into a slew of media, telecommunications and infrastructure companies that operate in the United States and have ties to Russia, CNN . The survey, purportedly conducted in conjunction with the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Justice, targets companies deemed a “national security risk” …
WEIS-Radio | Local and regional news, sports and weather » Inside the new Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser
Kelly McCarthy (ORLANDO, Fla.) — Disney’s latest vacation experience takes hospitality out of this world and into a galaxy far, far away for an immersive, one-of-a-kind journey aboard the all-new Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser. Guests become passengers and heroes in their own Star Wars story as they experience a bespoke galactic adventure at their own …
Jeannene Przyblyski, dean of SF art school who saw expression in everything, dies at 62
Jeannene Przyblyski’s career as a conceptual artist has defied easy categorization. But one could distill her style and approach to her craft by looking at a potion she created from the smells of San Francisco street – one that included the blended scents of fog, wood and street – that she sold as a perfume …
Supplyframe Consumer Research Highlights Changing Car Buying Behaviors and Consumer Sentiment About the Automotive Industry | national
PASADENA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–February 24, 2022– power frame research released today indicates that most consumers expect the negative fallout from pandemic-fueled supply chain shortages to continue through 2022. That same research shows that the limited supply of vehicles due to of a lack of available semiconductors and electronic components has damaged the reputation of the auto …
Legible Inc. Announces No-Intermediary Financing
VANCOUVER (British Columbia), February 24, 2022–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Legible Inc. (CSE: READ) (FSE: D0T) (OTC: LEBGF) (“Legible” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce a non-brokered private placement financing of 7,500,000 Units of the Company, for gross proceeds of up to C$3 million (the “Funding“). This press release is multimedia. See the full version here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220223006462/en/ Legible …
Fort St. John man sentenced for radio station bomb threat
A Fort St. John man was sentenced to jail and eight months probation for making a drunk bomb threat on a local radio station last month. A Fort St. John man was sentenced to jail and eight months probation for making a drunk bomb threat on a local radio station last month. Philip Testawitch, 33, …
Voice of Tampa Bay Lightning Radio tours TGH with a therapy dog to give everyone a break from reality
Dave Mishkin Spreads TGH Staff Love With Therapy Dog Jen Epstein reports TAMPA, Florida. – If you’re a Bolts fan, you can’t go wrong. Dave Mishkin is the voice of Tampa Bay Lightning Radio, but when he’s not behind the mic, the surprisingly soft-spoken broadcaster spends his time at Tampa General Hospital with his therapy …
Glory Star to Announce Full-Year 2021 Financial Results on Tuesday, March 8, 2022
BEIJING, February 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Glory Star New Media Group Holdings Limited, (“star of glory” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: GSMG), a leading digital media platform and content-focused e-commerce company Chinaannounced today that it will report its financial results for the full year 2021 ended December 31, 2021, before the U.S. market opens on Tuesday, …
The Latest: UNSC meeting opens with call for end to hostilities | Radio WGN 720
The latest news on the Russian-Ukrainian crisis (all local times): ___ UNITED NATIONS — The UN’s political chief has opened an emergency Security Council meeting, calling Russia’s recognition of separatist areas in eastern Ukraine a violation of territorial integrity and sovereignty from the country. Deputy General Secretary Rosemary DiCarlo said “the risk of major conflict …
5 THINGS: Flyers vs. Hurricanes
This is the third of four meetings between the teams this season, and the second and final game at the Wells Fargo Center. The season series wraps up in Raleigh at the PNC Arena on March 12. The Flyers are 1-1-0 so far against the Hurricanes. On November 12 in Raleigh, a spectacular goaltending performance …
Russian commanders have been ordered to carry out the invasion of Ukraine, according to US intelligence
Russian commanders ordered to push ahead with invasion of Ukraine, US intelligence says reported by CBS News on Sunday. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin reported on Sunday that Russian commanders were “doing whatever American commanders would do once they were ordered to proceed,” according to US intelligence. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken …
Abu Dhabi wealth fund bets on scientific approach using quantitative experts
Gathered on one floor of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority’s 40-story headquarters, a group of physicists, academics and data experts huddle around whiteboards, scribbling equations and typing in tons data in state-of-the-art computers. Many were drawn to Adia, one of the largest sovereign wealth funds in the world outside the traditional world of finance – …
Gambling ad, fan experience, concern for AFL fans, new polls
“Consider the AFL’s influence on Australian culture. Gambling adverts need to go,” said another. AFLFA President Cheryl Critchley said gambling advertising was a growing problem, a point raised by former Western Bulldogs Premiership captain Easton Wood when he expressed his concern, in October last year, that it was becoming ingrained “for a generation that thinks …
Listening to the radio in the 21st century
OPINION Shihab Sarkar | Published: February 19, 2022 8:16:16 PM Villagers in Bangladesh believe that the radio is for listening to news and entertainment interludes—songs in particular. Radio broadcasts include a 20th century feature called news. The concept has been elucidated by media pundits since the term was first coined some seventy years ago. Today’s …
Creative, cartoonish, sometimes controversial – KTSM 9 News
BEIJING (AP) — The Beijing Games’ panda mascot was a huge hit here in the Chinese capital, where fans lined up for hours to buy plush dolls of the round cartoon Bing Dwen Dwen. Then last week the character appeared on Chinese TV – and horrified viewers by speaking in a grown man’s voice. “I …
Model Iskra Lawrence on a ‘mission to change the industry’, charting her own course
Iskra Lawrence is a model, entrepreneur, and influencer with nearly 5 million Instagram followers, but her journey to success hasn’t always been easy. “As someone who has always stood for self-love and self-acceptance, it was very difficult [as a model] because I ran into a lot of hurdles,” Lawrence told Yahoo Finance in a recent …
WEIS-Radio | Local and regional news, sports and weather » Plainview eliminates Piedmont from Class 3A Northeast Regional
Piedmont’s Alex Odam shoots a one-handed floater against Plainview in the Class 3A Northeast Regional Semi-Finals on Thursday. Photo courtesy of Greg Warren, East Alabama Sports Today. By Al Muskewitz, East Alabama Sports Today JACKSONVILLE — If you’ve been playing Class 3A basketball in this part of the state for any length of time, sooner …
Radio host Chrissie Swan shows off her remarkable weight loss in Melbourne
Chrissie Swan shows off her remarkable weight loss in leggings as she has breakfast in Melbourne with Nova FM executive Ben Latimer By Chloe-lee Longhetti for Daily Mail Australia Published: 23:12 GMT, February 17, 2022 | Update: 23:32 GMT, February 17, 2022 Chrissie Swan has undergone a dramatic body transformation over the past year after …
Keith Urban explains how he was asked to replace Adele in Vegas
Adele’s sudden postponement from her Las Vegas residency led to additional dates with Keith Urban at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace. The country singer has had a rotating residency at the site for several years and had already scheduled shows for Memorial Day weekend 2022. Adele’s residency was due to begin in January, but a …
HOUSING MARKETS IN OPPORTUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AREAS CONTINUE TO FOLLOW NATIONAL PRICE INCREASES |
IRVINE, Calif., February 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — ATTOM, a leading nationwide real estate data curator for land and real estate data, today released its Fourth Quarter 2021 Special Report analyzing the qualified low-income opportunity areas targeted by Congress for the economic redevelopment in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act 2017 (see full methodology below). In …
Entergy will publish its 2021 financial results on February 23
NEW ORLEANS, February 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Entergy to Release 2021 Financial Results Before Market Open Wednesday February 23. (PRNewsfoto/Entergy Corporation) Leo DenaultPresident and Managing Director, drawn swampexecutive vice president and chief financial officer, and company executives invite you to listen to a live webcast discussion of Entergy’s financial results at 10:00 a.m. central time …
WEIS-Radio | Local & Regional News, Sports & Weather » ‘I can’t live…in hiding and shame’: Linda Evangelista speaks out on cosmetic surgery nightmare
Evangelist in 2015 – Gilbert Carrasquillo/FilmMagic model Linda Evangelist broke his silence about a cosmetic surgery nightmare that kept him living “in isolation” for almost five years. In one People On the cover, Evangelista explains: “I loved being on the podium. Now I’m afraid of bumping into someone I know. I can no longer live …
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TV/Radio Programs and Winter Olympics Wednesday (February 16)
See Wednesday’s TV/radio programs below: Event Time TV NBA San Antonio to Chicago 7:00 NBA Golden State at Clippers 9:30 a.m. NBA Men’s college basketball St. Louis to St. Bonaventure 4:00 CBSSN Bucknell to Lehigh 6:00 CBSSN Virginia to Va. Tech 6:00 ESPN West Virginia to Kansas St. 6:00 ESPN2 NC Central at Coppin St. …
Airbnb posts 55 million dollars profit in the 4th quarter, a turnover higher than 2019 | Radio WGN 720
through: DAVID KOENIG, Associated Press Job : 15 Feb 2022 / 4:48 p.m. CST / Update: 15 Feb 2022 / 6:11 p.m. CST FILE – The Airbnb app icon is seen on an iPad screen in Washington, DC, May 8, 2021. Airbnb reported its second straight quarterly profit and says revenue is now higher than …
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Canada’s Trudeau invokes emergency powers to try to end protests
OTTAWA, Feb 14 (Reuters) – Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau activated rarely used emergency powers on Monday in a bid to end protests that have closed some U.S. border crossings and paralyzed parts of the capital. Under the Emergencies Act, the government introduced measures to cut funding to protesters and took steps to strengthen provincial …
Honolulu real estate planner pleads guilty in bribery case
HONOLULU — A construction planner with the Honolulu Planning Department pleaded guilty Monday to an indictment accusing him and others of accepting bribes in exchange for expediting approval of building permit applications. Jason Dadez pleaded guilty to honest services cable fraud, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Honolulu. Dadez is on paid leave from …
Crypto ads talk about the Super Bowl, with floating QR codes and Larry David
Cryptocurrencies caused a stir at the Super Bowl. Four advertisements touting cryptocurrencies aired during the three-and-a-half-hour broadcast. Although not a large number, it is still a sign that cryptocurrencies have become mainstream. The ads ranged from one showing an older LeBron James stepping back in time to visit his younger self, to one where comedian …
Tribute to Shirley Chisholm and the story she wrote 50 years ago
US Democratic Representative Shirley Chisholm announcing her candidacy for the presidential nomination, January 25, 1972. (Universal History Archive/Universal Pictures Group via Getty Images) As the first female Vice President elected prepared to take office in January 2021, she observed, “Shirley Chisholm has blazed a trail for me and so many others. Today, I think back …
Match & Wood wins media for Chobani and Gippsland Dairy
Match & Wood has been appointed by the Chobani Australia and Gippsland Dairy brands to manage its media strategy, planning and buying across all channels. The independent news agency said it was nominated following a competitive nomination process. Cummins & Partners was the incumbent agency and will remain the creative agency. Chobani’s marketing manager, Steven …
Swiss voters reject public aid plan for newspapers and media | World news headlines
GENEVA (AP) — Swiss voters on Sunday rejected a government plan to pump more than 150 million francs (about $163 million) into broadcast and print media each year, including support for early newspaper delivery morning and online media to the tune of 70 million francs (nearly 76 million dollars) per year, according to exit polls. …
Police plan to change radio system raises concerns over public transparency
HONOLULU (KHON2) – The Honolulu Police Department (HPD) will soon change its radio system, which will prevent the public from hearing routine transmissions. Radio chatter, also known as scanners, has been publicly available for over 30 years. For some, this raises concerns about transparency and others said it will cripple the media’s ability to provide …
Super Bowl ads look to the future – and the past | Radio WGN 720
NEW YORK (AP) Advertisers for this year’s Super Bowl want Americans to forget the woes of the pandemic and focus on the future: electric vehicles, mind reading Alexas, robots and cryptocurrency – and also to return to the nostalgic past of 90s films like “Austin Powers” and “The Cable Guy”. The Los Angeles Rams take …
Mary J. Blige’s Single “Good Morning Gorgeous” Hits No. 1 R&B Radio
Mary J. Blige is booming on R&B radio. Following the release of Blige’s 15th album, Hello beauty, the lead single and title track peaked at No. 1 on R&B radio this week. It generated 11.8 million viewership impressions. The D’Mile-produced track is Blige’s first rule on this chart since 2017’s “U + Me (Love Lesson)”. …
EXPLAINER: So why is Beijing hosting more Olympics?
By STEPHEN WADE BEIJING (AP) — No one considers Beijing a winter sports capital. So why is the sprawling city – world famous for roast duck, maze-like “hutong” courtyard neighborhoods and its fight against air pollution – hosting the Winter Olympics? These Games come just 13 and a half years after the extravagant Summer Games …
This week in Bidenomics: Whip inflation how?
Gerald Ford is popping up on social media. The former president died in 2006, but he’s having a time because of his “Whip inflation nowcampaign in the 1970s. When Richard Nixon resigned and Vice President Ford took over in 1974, inflation was 11%. Ford’s anti-inflation campaign, celebrated on “WIN” red label buttons— was a voluntary …
Radio legend Scott Shannon reflects on Z100 success story – CBS New York
NEW YORK (CBS New York) — The world of radio in the nation’s largest media market changed forever on August 2, 1983. Z100 hit the airwaves and began “serving the universe”, led by an unknown and overconfident outsider named Scott Shannon. READ MORE: Unvaccinated New York City workers rally against vaccination mandate deadline, thousands set …
Top 5 National BSM Radio Shows for Local Sales Reps For Sale
Not too long ago, Jake Crain made a living by standing on the sidelines. For nine years he coached college football; six of those were at the Division 1 level. He held the roles of linebacker coach, running back coach, special teams, and defensive coordinator. But early next month in New York, he will be …
Tampa hip-hop artist inspires the next generation with educational raps
The Tampa rapper is having a big impact on kids Kelly Ring Reports TAMPA, Florida. – Students at Frontier Elementary School are excited when hip-hop artist Corey Thornton walks into their classroom. For 19 years, Thornton has been bringing a positive message to schools. “Traveled all over the state of Florida, out of state as …
Happsy Simplifies the Organic Mattress Shopping Process | national news
CLEVELAND, February 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Buying the mattress you’ll sleep on for a third of your life can sometimes be overwhelming and confusing. This is especially the case when you start paying attention to questionable chemicals and materials that are commonly used in typical mattresses. But with the right criteria, finding the right mattress …
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Turkish Nebati will unveil its economic program on Saturday -media
Turkish Finance Minister Nureddin Nebati speaks during a meeting at parliament in Ankara, Turkey, December 16, 2021. REUTERS/Stringer Join now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register ISTANBUL, Feb 10 (Reuters) – Turkish Finance Minister Nureddin Nebati will announce measures on Saturday to counter rising prices and bring gold “under the mattress” into the financial …
police pilot program makes first arrest | News Radio 1190 KEX
On February 2, 2022, Central Precinct officers responded to an incident in which a victim’s vehicle was taken at gunpoint southeast of 6th Avenue and South Street. is from Ankeny. The vehicle was recovered by Central Precinct officers on February 5, 2022 and PPB criminals were able to obtain evidence. Officers from the Central Neighborhood …
vCreative grows with Drew Cain as SVP of Technology
vCreative grows with Drew Cain as SVP of Technology Drew Cain vCreative, a media workflow software provider, adds Drew Cain as senior vice president of technology. He joins vCreative to oversee vCreative’s product development team, platform operations, security and IT. Most recently, Cain held senior engineering positions and oversaw cloud infrastructure projects at Simpli.fi, helping …
Media mogul Byron Allen says he’ll make an offer for the NFL’s Denver Broncos – The Denver Post
Media mogul Byron Allen is preparing a bid for the Denver Broncos, a move that, if successful, would make him the first majority black owner of a National Football League team. “NFL commissioner Roger Goodell and New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft came to me in November 2019 and asked me to carefully consider buying …
Costs in urban Alaska rise 4.9% in 2021, highest inflation in 30 years
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) – Alaska is experiencing the highest inflation in more than 30 years. That was the word from the February edition of Alaska Economic Trends created by the State Department of Labor. Labor economist Neal Fried spoke about it while a guest on Action Line. “In 2021, we saw an increase. The annual …
Tesorio Earns a Spot in G2’s 2022 Best Software Awards for Top 50 Accounting and Finance Products
SAN FRANCISCO, February 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Tesorio, an accounts receivable management solution, today announced that it has been named to G2’s Best Software Awards 2022 as one of the Top 50 Accounting and Financial Products. Operating a software marketplace used by over 60 million software buyers each year, G2 is the premier online destination …
Blood Donors Called To Fill Reserve Levels After Last Week’s Winter StormOzark Radio News
More than 500 donations lost due to canceled blood drives and closures of donor centers Advertising February 7, 2022– Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO), the sole supplier of blood products to 44 health facilities in the region, is calling on eligible blood donors to donate this week to help replenish blood reserve levels, …
The media strategy for NSW’s latest vaccine advertising campaign
UM developed a wide-ranging media strategy for the launch of the NSW Government’s ‘Let’s Do This’ advertising campaign. The campaign targets everyone aged 16 and over, encouraging them to get vaccinated against COVID-19. UM’s remit included media strategy, multicultural planning, media planning and buying, and content partnerships (Koori, Nanhai, Seven, Snapchat, TikTok and more). The …
Idaho cities could issue property tax refunds under proposed bill
A new bill introduced in the Legislature on Monday would allow Idaho cities to issue property tax refunds. The measure is co-sponsored by House Majority Leader Mike Moyle (R-Star) and Rep. John Gannon (D-Boise), who took it to the House Revenue and Taxation Committee. Gannon said the bill allows cities to refund property taxes by …
Havas Media Group Appoints Chandra P Dobhal as Senior Vice President of Investment, Marketing and Advertising, ET BrandEquity
Chandra P Dobhal Chandra P Dobhal has joined Havas Media Group as Executive Vice President-Investment. He will be responsible for the agency’s media planning and buying. Prior to this, Dobhal was associated with Dentsu International as Executive Vice President – Country Head, Procurement and Operations. Here he was responsible for developing the buying process, implementing …
Retirement villages: Australia’s most complicated financing contracts
Glossy pamphlets hide baffling retirement village contracts. ImageJoe Hepburn, Unsplash It is one of Australia’s most complex legal challenges. Experts have found that only 1 in 20 people can fully understand a retirement village contract. There’s a better way if only politicians could agree to help retirees, reports CallumFoot. Retirement village contracts are so devilishly …
Tunisian leader seeks to dissolve the country’s highest judiciary | Radio WGN 720
Job : February 6, 2022 / 12:07 p.m. CST / Update: February 6, 2022 / 12:48 p.m. CST FILE – Tunisian President Kais Saied delivers a speech during the new government’s swearing-in ceremony at Carthage Palace outside the capital Tunis, February 27, 2020. Tunisia’s president announced a plan to dissolve the main the country’s judicial …
Photo Gallery: K-State celebrates Lunar New Year with songs and dances
Many bands took the stage at K-State Student Union’s Forum Hall to commemorate the university’s Lunar New Year celebration on Saturday. See a selection of images from the afternoon below. Click here for an overview of the event. The 2022 program is presented by the Vietnamese Student Association, the Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers, …
Zen to Host Morning Show on HOTT – NationNews Barbados – nationnews.com
posted on February 5, 2022 posted on February 5, 2022 Zen The DJ (GP) STARCOM Network radio personality Zen The DJ has been confirmed as the morning show host on HOTT 95.3 FM. Zen is set to be the fourth host in the island’s number one urban radio station’s 24-year history following the sudden death …
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Trump’s GOP: Party further tightens ties with ex-president SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — In 2016, Donald Trump overtook the Republican National Committee with a campaign of shock and awe that stunned party leaders. In 2020, the party was forced to support him as Republican incumbent president. As 2024 approaches, however, the Republican Party has a …
Abhijit Adhya joins GroupM UK as Head of Financial Business Transformation, EMEA – ThePrint
New Delhi [India]February 5 (ANI/PNN): GroupM, WPP’s media investment group, has welcomed Abhijit Adhya as Head of Financial Business Transformation, EMEA, effective immediately. Abhijit joins GroupM UK from GroupM UAE where he held the position of Regional Manager, Business Transformation and PMO, MENA. Abhijit will focus on “connected growth” strategies for the EMEA region, thus …
CDC Launches COVID-19 Wastewater Monitoring Dashboard | Connect FM | Local news radio
Elijah Nouvelage/Bloomberg via Getty Images (ATLANTA) — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday launched a new dashboard that tracks COVID-19 in wastewater samples across the country. The data comes from the federal agency’s National Wastewater Monitoring System, which links more than 400 sites in 28 states and the District of Columbia. More …
Radio combined with social media and podcasts targets young adults. | Story
The enormous reach of radio can serve as a basic advertising medium to pair with social media and podcasts to maximize penetration into the Gen Z and Millennial consumer markets. Young adults’ engagement with social media is well documented but, according to Edison Research/Triton Digital’s The Infinite Dial 2021, 56% of people aged 12-34 have …
Tickets available for the Isle of Wight TEDx event
Tickets are now on sale for the Isle of Wight’s exclusive TEDx event – TEDxLukelyBrook – taking place next month (March). The global event will feature top speakers at the Anthony Minghella Theatre, Quay Arts, Newport on March 2. TEDxLukelyBrook brings people together to get inspired by sharing ideas worth spreading from the Isle of …
$2.88 million worth of counterfeit items intercepted by Chicago CBP in January
CHICAGO-On January 31, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at an Express Consignment Operations Center (ECO) near O’Hare seized a shipment from Israel containing more than $713,000 worth of counterfeit Cartier, Louis Vuitton, and Versace bracelets, rings, and necklaces. These counterfeit Gucci handbags were just one of a slewcounterfeit items CBP agents in Chicago …
Ketamine Media launches industry-leading psychedelic therapy network
Featured Image for Ketamine Media Featured Image for Ketamine Media KNOXVILLE, TN, Feb. 3 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ketamine Media (Keta Media, LLC) is proud to announce the launch of its Psychedelic Therapy Network (PTN)a digital ecosystem connecting psychedelic drug providers with people seeking innovative new treatment options in the world of mental health. Psychedelic …
LBC’s James O’Brien overtakes Nick Ferrari as radio audiences tune in later | radio industry
Left-wing LBC mid-morning presenter James O’Brien now has more listeners than breakfast show host Nick Ferrari, in the latest indication that radio listening habits UK have changed significantly during the pandemic. For decades, breakfast was the highest-profile program on nearly every radio station, usually attracting the most listeners. Ratings traditionally increased when people turned on …
Gloria Estefan urges House Judiciary on radio royalty bill
Gloria Estefan is aiming to turn the tide for singers’ wallets, telling Congress that a music royalty bill would help artists who “can’t pay the rent” amid the coronavirus pandemic. The ‘Rhythm is Gonna Get You’ singer appeared at a virtual House Judiciary Committee hearing on Wednesday to push lawmakers to pass the American Music …
Survey shows declining opposition to vaccine among Oregonians
While the number of Oregonians who were staunchly anti-vaccines has dwindled, a still significant number who typically live in rural areas of the state say nothing will convince them to get vaccinated. And a significant percentage of the state’s workers are set to experience unprecedented turnover as many consider quitting their jobs in the wake …
Peru’s finance minister resigns amid government chaos
Peru’s Finance Minister Pedro Francke, widely seen as one of the most moderate and experienced figures in President Pedro Castillo’s chaotic leftist government, has resigned amid a sweeping overhaul of the country’s cabinet. Castillo has been forced to appoint a new cabinet – the third in his rocky six-month reign – due to the resignation …
WEIS-Radio | Local and regional news, sports and weather » Garcia’s nine trees not enough for Collinsville at Valley Head
Staff reports VALLEY HEAD — Alex Garcia sank nine 3-pointers and finished with a game-high 38 points, but they weren’t enough to lead Collinsville past Valley Head in men’s basketball action Monday night. The Tigers picked up an 81-75 win. Austin Ingram led Valley Head with 22 points. Eian Bain rang for 19 runs, including …
Public radio owner raises $61 million and buys the Chicago Sun-Times
CHICAGO — The combination of two major Chicago news brands has created one of the nation’s largest local nonprofit news organizations. Chicago Public Media, owner of local NPR affiliate WBEZ, announced Monday that it has reached an agreement to buy the Chicago Sun-Times, the hard-hitting tabloid whose roots date back to the mid-19th century. Final …