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More Layoffs Come to iHeartMedia As Result Of Covid-19

“Widespread layoffs have been commonplace at the radio giant over the years but have come at an accelerated pace during the pandemic.”

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More layoffs are coming to iHeartMedia. The company’s CEO and COO sent out an email saying that the impact of the pandemic has been “deeper and longer” than originally expected. The news was first reported by All Access

“It is also apparent that as a result of changed work habits and so much work still being done from home, we will not need all the jobs we once had; we will be working in new ways going forward and must align our organization with the future,” the email read. 

Chairman/CEO Bob Pittman and Chief Operating Officer Rich Bressler said the decisions were not made easily and that “they are painful.”

“These are good people who really care about our company, and to lose any is hard.”

iHeartMedia controls more than 800 radio stations and paid Pittman more than $14 million in 2017, according to published reports. In March, Pittman surrendered his remaining 2020 salary and senior management took pay cuts between 30-70 percent.

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Widespread layoffs have been commonplace at the radio giant over the years but have come at an accelerated pace during the pandemic.

Pittman told Billboard last year that broadcast radio was the “the most misunderstood medium in the world, because very few people look at the facts” and “radio’s been growing.”

Several months ago, the company’s stock plunged from $15 to $7.

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David Pakman: Sean Hannity Didn’t Quote The Tweet He Was Criticizing Me For

“What kind of production value is this? How pathetic they couldn’t even be bothered.”

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After the Nashville school shooting this week, liberal talk show host David Pakman sent a tweet — that he later deleted — saying it was “surprising that there would be a mass shooting at a Christian school”, sarcastically questioning whether or not they were praying enough.

Pakman has maintained that his point of the tweet was that thoughts and prayers don’t stop mass shootings. However, several conservative commentators have argued Pakman was mocking the victims of the shooting.

One of those critical of Pakman was Fox News host Sean Hannity, who called Pakman an “awful progressive talk show host”, before adding “I thought attacking one’s personal religious beliefs was not allowed in the leftist world we live in”.

“He doesn’t even actually quote me or show my tweet,” Pakman said. “He quotes someone talking about my tweet. What kind of production value is this? How pathetic they couldn’t even be bothered.”

The David Pakman Show host took issue with Hannity’s statement that he was joking about the victims.

“Of course, that’s not what I did. I pointed out that prayers don’t work to stop mass shootings. Hannity can’t even be bothered to show the tweet he just goes out and says ‘I’ll quote Kendall Tietz’. What the hell is wrong with these people?”

Pakman then shared that he has been the subject of anti-semitic remarks from those on social media for his statements.

“It is every platform. It’s 1,000 posts on Instagram, it’s 1,000 emails, it’s 100,000 tweets directed at you. If you want a second, and you step away for a half hour and look and then there’s thousands more. Just endless. Endless. These borderline riotous mobs that are in the audience of folks like Sean Hannity. Hannity jumping in on the action, creating another barrage.”

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WBAL Adds Coast to Coast AM To Daily Lineup

Coast to Coast AM will begin airing on WBAL on Monday, April 3rd.

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WBAL has announced the addition of Coast to Coast AM with George Noory to its daily lineup.

It is the second change to the station’s lineup in recent weeks. Earlier this month, WBAL added former Baltimore City Police Department spokesperson T.J. Smith to host the station’s midday window.

The move fills a noticeable hole in the station’s offerings. Previously, a re-air of the station’s afternoon show — hosted by Torrey Snow and Dan Joseph — aired in the overnight hours, along with a television simulcast of the 4:30 AM newscast from WBAL-TV.

Coast to Coast AM has enthralled late-night listeners for decades,” says WBAL Director of Programming/News Director Jeff Wade.  “The show’s unique blend of topics and issues, and live coverage of news events as they happen, make it the ideal complement to WBAL’s live and local daytime talk lineup.”

The addition of the program returns Noory to Baltimore, where the show was previously heard on 680 WCBM until it was dropped in May 2022.

“It’s great to be back in the Charm City!” Noory said. “As a young boy, I’d spend many days visiting family, and even took in a few Oriole games. I couldn’t be more excited to be heard on the legendary WBAL.”

Noory recently celebrated the 20th anniversary of the program, which is now heard on nearly 650 stations across the country.

Coast to Coast AM will begin airing on WBAL on Monday, April 3rd.

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WIBC & Network Indiana Take Home Multiple Best in Indiana Journalism Awards

“Journalists are a tough and skeptical group, and being recognized as the best by fellow journalists is high praise indeed.”

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The WIBC/Network Indiana news team has been recognized for outstanding journalism at the annual Best in Indiana Journalism Awards presented by the Indiana Society of Professional Journalists. 

The WIBC News team’s exceptional work has earned them awards in various categories, including Best Radio Continuing Coverage, Best Radio In-Depth Reporting, Best Radio Documentary or Special, and Best Radio Newscast.

“Journalists are a tough and skeptical group, and being recognized as the best by fellow journalists is high praise indeed,” said WIBC Operations Manager David Wood in a memo to employees.

The award for Best Radio Continuing Coverage was given to the WIBC staff for their outstanding work on “Roe v. Wade and Indiana.” The team provided thorough and insightful coverage of this highly debated issue, keeping listeners informed and current on the latest developments.

Donnie Burgess was awarded Best Radio In-Depth Reporting for his coverage of “Child Sex Crimes in Indiana.” His investigation shed light on a critical issue, and his report was praised for its in-depth analysis and thoughtful reporting.

Chris Davis was recognized for Best Radio Documentary or Special for “EF4: The Power of the Henryville Tornado.” The program showcased Davis’s exceptional storytelling abilities, highlighting the devastating impact of the tornado and its aftermath.

The award for Best Radio Newscast was presented to Chris Davis, Donnie Burgess, and Matt Bair for their work on July 6, 2022, at 5 pm. Their exceptional reporting on this day was comprehensive and informative, keeping listeners up to date on all the latest news and events.

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