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All Access Audio Summit 2023 – April 26, 27, 28 – More Speakers To Be Announced, Soon!

Don’t miss this chance to grow your personal value in your current job or other future opportunities. You can reward your career and future with the gift of knowledge – Register now for the most-anticipated, affordable virtual learning experience ALL ACCESS AUDIO SUMMIT 2023. 18 sessions, six daily, from 9a-3p (PT) for just $200. This will make year number three as we bring you ALL ACCESS AUDIO SUMMIT 2023 — APRIL 26, 27, 28, powered by the NUVOODOO CONFERENCE CLOUD. It’s the one place you can attend during the broadcast or later on-demand from the comfort of your office or home for the low price of only $200. Just $100 if you are out of work. …more »

Midwest Communications Founder Duke Wright’s Funeral Planned For Thursday In Green Bay, WILegendary MIDWEST COMMUNICATIONS founder DUKE WRIGHT, who passed away at the age of 83 on DECEMBER 21st (NET NEWS 12/23), will be honored at a funeral service at 3p (CT) on THURSDAY at CHRIST ALONE CHURCH, 505 E ALLOUEZ AVE., GREEN BAY, WI, with REV. JON CORY handling the proceedings.  Relatives and friends may greet the family from 4p-8- on WEDNESDAY, at the LYNDAHL FUNERAL HOME,1350 LOMBARDI AVE, and again at CHRIST ALONE CHURCH on THURSDAY, from 2p to the time of the service. DUKE will be laid to rest at WOODLAWN CEMETERY. …more »

Strategic Solutions Research Presents Nielsen Audio December ’22 PPM Ratings Today

NIELSEN AUDIO DECEMBER ’22 PPM Ratings out TODAY (12/27) for ATLANTA, CHICAGO, DALLAS-FT. WORTH, HOUSTON-GALVESTON, LOS ANGELES, MIDDLESEX, SOMERSET-UNION, NASSAU-SUFFOLK (LONG ISLAND), NEW YORK, PHILADELPHIA, RIVERSIDE-SAN BERNARDINO, SAN FRANCISCO, and SAN JOSE. Find ratings for subscribing stations in the ALLACCESS.COM NIELSEN AUDIO section after 2p (PT). Coming WEDNESDAY 12/28, DECEMBER ’22 PPM Ratings for BALTIMORE, BOSTON, DENVER-BOULDER, DETROIT, MIAMI-FT. LAUDERDALE-HOLLYWOOD, MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL, PHOENIX, SAN DIEGO, SEATTLE-TACOMA, ST. LOUIS, TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER, and WASHINGTON, DC.

Rapper Meek Mills Bails Out 20 Imprisoned Women To Spend Time With Their Families Over The Holidays

MEEK MILLS knows what it’s like to be behind bars, so he decided to do something for jailed mothers during the holiday season. The PHILADELPHIA-born rapper is helping nearly two dozen families with imprisoned relatives, paying bail for 20 women in the RIVERSIDE CORRECTIONAL FACILITY in his hometown so they can be home for CHRISTMAS and NEW YEARS.  …more »

Report: Tory Lanez Fans Launch Petition Against Guilty VerdictConvicted in the shooting of MEGAN THEE STALLION (NET NEWS 12/23), TORY LANEZ’s family and friends have launched an online petition to help him avoid prison time, by attacking the jury, the music industry, JAY-Z and an alleged favoritism towards AFRICAN-AMERICAN women, according to TMZ. 

The “Appeal TONY LANEZ Verdict” site has had 19,000 people sign on, claiming TORY’s trial was a “circus of speculation, insufficient evidence, inconsistencies, and drunken memories [that] left us without much moral certainty of any truth.”
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Zach Bryan Takes On Ticketmaster In New Song, Announces Tentative Touring PlansRising country star ZACH BRYAN is taking on the ticketing giant in the wake of the TAYLOR SWIFT snafu and other controversies spurred by TICKETMASTER. In an INSTAGRAM post over the weekend, BRYAN made his feelings about the ticketing monolith more than clear as he announced vague plans for a 2023 tour, the price caps he will place on tickets and the official release of his new single, “All My Homies Hate TICKETMASTER (Live From RED ROCKS).” …more »

Lizzo Breaks Down After Receiving Holiday Greetings From Idol James Galway

LIZZO received a CHRISTMAS greeting from one of her idols, fellow flute player JAMES GALWAY, and broke down in tears.  The singer, a classically trained flutist, posted a clip to INSTAGRAM over the weekend showing the flutist wishing her a merry CHRISTMAS.   …more »

Japanese Rock Star Yoshiki To Make Donation To Victims Of Ukraine WarLegendary Japanese composer YOSHIKI, leader of both X JAPAN, and the international rock band THE LAST ROCKSTARS, announced that he is making a donation of 10 million yen to the INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR MIGRATION (IOM), bringing the total amount he donated to 20 million yen. This donation will enable IOM to further support all those affected by the war in UKRAINE and will directly support emergency relief operations in neighboring countries. YOSHIKI said, “It’s hard to celebrate the holidays when I know there are people suffering. I hope this gift will support people in need and hope this charity movement will continue to spread and inspire others to help. I’m praying for all those people affected by the war and hoping this donation will help in any way possible.” …more »

YouTube Partners With Eighth All-Africa Music Awards, Support For Music, Creative EconomyYOUTUBE has partnered with the ALL-AFRICA MUSIC AWARDS (AFRIMA), which is scheduled to hold its eighth edition, “TERANGA EDITION,” in DAKAR, SENEGAL, JANUARY 12th-15th. The pairing will help provide artist-focused educational sessions and live streaming support for the awards. YOUTUBE will be conducting workshop sessions to AFRICAN creatives at AFRIMA’s AFRICA MUSIC BUSINESS SUMMIT to educate on visibility across the global creative ecosystem on a digital platform. …more »

Dubai-Based Music Financial/Tech Company AudioSwim To Launch In Philadelphia

DUBAI-based music finance company AUDIOSWIM has chosen PHILADELPHIA for its first U.S.-based office.  A distribution, royalty investment and NFT platform AUDIOSWIM just helped NIGERIAN-based artist REMA reach #1 on the newly established MENA charts.  …more »

BEYOND THE 615 by Todd Stach2022’s Best Of ‘Beyond The 615’It’s that time of year where “best of” lists are popping up. So, I thought it would be interesting to find and helpful to share the three most read ‘Beyond The 615’ articles from this past … more  RAISING THE BAR by Rob WagmanThe Bones Are Good Bobby & Team Remain Role ModelsThe first time I highlighted Bobby Bones and his teammates on these pages, they hadn’t yet found their sea legs in Nashville and were still getting mocked, shamed, ridiculed, and badgered for their entry into the … more  ROSS BRITTAIN by Ross BrittainOvernight Briefing & General Reality Check – Jun 17, 2022Megan Thee Stallion tells Rolling Stone she wants Tory Lanez “to go to jail,” after he allegedly shot her after a party in the Hollywood Hills in 2020. She claims he shot her in both feet and she still has fragments of … more  URBANIZING by Sam WeaverJerry Boulding Gone, But Never ForgottenOver the years, former All Access Urban/UAC Editor Jerry Boulding contributed greatly to the skill sets of thousands of radio and record execs both on the phone, in-person, and through this “Urbanzing Column” which will … more   SHE PREP by Beth BacallKirklandIt’s going to be a Costco Thanksgiving. They have a great Instagram account! Brioche dinner rolls, a Kirkland turkey, bread, fresh corn, sweet potatoes and one of the best pumpkin pies you ever had, all waiting to … more   TALK TOPICS by Perry Michael SimonBreak TimeAll Access is semi-done for 2022 — we are updating Net News with the latest industry information, but columns and stuff are gonna be quiet until January 3rd. Hope your holidays … more

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