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Today's Headlines February 11, 2011

Craigslist, Your Sales Manager and a Very Naughty Picture. What to Do?

So, you want to be a General Manager in the age of social marketing. Ten years ago a fax machine was a luxury. Now, you can't use the restroom without your iPhone or Blackberry. 2011 has arrived, your tweeting away and your station is still standing. More than a few cuts in the past two years, no gas trade for the personal vehicle and an automated shift here and there helped get you through. You did what you had to do to make it work and you weathered the storm of "the worst recession since the depression."

Industry

Do You Want A Great Life?

by Ed Ryan About 2 weeks ago I was lucky enough to land a job, for the 2nd time, at the best company I've ever worked for. Hired at 33, off the selling streets of North Carolina, I spent four years as editor of Radio Ink until the opportunity to run a cluster of Radio stations came along. I only left Radio Ink because I knew I had to be a General Manager at least once before I died.

Big Names Coming to Broadcasters Foundation Golden Mike Awards

Roger Ailes, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Fox News and Chairman, Fox Television Stations; David Barrett, President and Chief Executive Officer, Hearst Television; Donald Graham, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, The Washington Post; and Brian Williams, Anchor, NBC Nightly News; will join Deborah Norville, Anchor, Inside Edition, who is the host of this yearâ€™s Golden Mike Award.

Rush Top Talent on Talkers Big List....Again

Michael Harrison and his crew have names Rush Limbaugh the top talker for the 6th year in a row. Before 2006, Talkers would list alphabetically, not in numerical order. Talkers Magazine has been publishing the list since 1995. It was only 25 names in year one, 75 talkers were added in year two and it's been 100 ever since.

Radio Disney Set to Debut Format for Kids 2-7.

Radio Disney Junior, a music block designed for kids age 2-7, will debut Monday (12:00 noon-1:00 p.m., ET) on Radio Disney, coinciding with the launch of Disney Junior on Disney Channel and Disney.com. Its new Radio Disney Junior block will feature an expanded roster of music and artists appealing to young kids, plus fun "audio theater" with Disney Junior characters. DJ Hallie is the host of the Radio Disney Junior block, airing weekdays.

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GCN Happy With Early Progress of Peter Schiff Show

Three weeks into syndication, The Peter Schiff Show is off to a solid start according to the GCN Radio Network. An economist and politician, Schiff is also a regular television guest on Fox, CNN, and MSNBC. Schiff is not only a news media star but a respected advocate of freedom and economic common sense. In addition to hosting his own radio show, Schiff is the CEO & Chief Global Strategist of Euro Pacific Capital.

First Lady Talks to Join Tom Joyner This Morning

The Tom Joyner Morning Show checks in with First Lady Michelle Obama as she celebrates the 1st anniversary of her â€œLetâ€™s Moveâ€� campaign and talks about the success of the campaign. Mrs. Obama will join the show tFriday at 8am ET. The audio as well as a transcript of the interview will be available at BlackAmericaWeb.com immediately following the broadcast.

Exciting Research: 25-54s Seek New Options

ADVERTISEMENT -- Dynamic new research demonstrates that radio's most sought-after audience has specific wants and needs that are not being met in the marketplace. >>Read more.

Washington

Performance Rights Act Back on the Congress Radar.

POLITICO reports The Performance Rights Act may come up sooner than some of us thought. Congressional attempts to make radio stations pay performers for playing their music failed last year but the fight is not over.

Radio Ink

Mighty Red II: New Features Never Before On ANY Radio

Radio Ink debuts the Mighty Red II, bringing back the little HD radio with mighty HD sound. New features on the Mighty Red II include Artist Experience -- cover art, artist info, and more -- onscreen ads that can be synced with audio, Live Pause, and song and ad Bookmarking. It's a great gift for clients to show them what's really possible with HD Radio. Click the headline to order now.

Get The PastBlast iPad App

PastBlast, the new iPad app from Radio Ink is available now in the Apple App Store. Historical audio, photos, and more from every era of radio's history, with navigation through a beautiful, fully equipped retro radio studio. Click the headline to see it, or get it here.

Updated: Radio Pros Available

The economy is slowly turning around, and broadcasters are beginning to hire again. Put your name in front of the industry with a free listing in Radio Pros Available. And we'll be happy to post your aircheck or demo, or a link to your website. Click the headline to learn more.

February 7: The annual CRS issue featuring a cover Q&A with Lady Antebellum
Radio Ink's Top Country PDs
VP/GM Deborah Parenti talks with country consultants Rusty Walker and Jaye Albright
Station Profile: Beasley's country WXTU/Philadelphia

**Coming up in Radio Ink:
March 7: The Urban Radio Issue/Most Influential African Americans in Radio, featuring a cover Q&A with Steve Harvey
March 21: Radio's Best Studios and Facilities
April 4:** Focus on the NAB Show

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