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New Orleans site in doubt for RAB 2006

In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, the RAB announced its 2006 sales, marketing, and management conference in New Orleans may need to be changed to another city: "It is premature to decide the feasibility of holding the conference at its scheduled date (February 9-12) in its scheduled location (The Hyatt Regency in New Orleans). However, the RAB staff has been working diligently with hotel and convention officials in a number of cities to develop and evaluate a variety of alternatives, should a change of venue prove necessary. Our members will be informed as soon as we reach a formal determination," RAB said in a statement.

IRS establishing office in Houston

After 12 years headquartered in New Orleans, Integrated Radio Systems is establishing an office now in Houston in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. For clients who have an immediate question, call their temporary support number: 281-207-5411. If your call isn't immediately answered, leave a detailed message including your name, station, phone number and e-mail address and you will be contacted as quickly as possible. If your support needs are not urgent, please send an e-mail describing your issue to [email protected].

KNX and KFWB launch podcasts

Infinity's KNX and KFWB began offering free podcasts to their listeners, featuring the day's top local and national news, sports, business and entertainment headlines, as well as popular station features. Podcasts are available through www.KNX1070.com and www.KFWB.com, as well as through popular podcasting clients such as Apple's iTunes, iPodder and others. The podcasts will be updated frequently, vary in length and include content developed exclusively for download.

NFL, United Way encourage fans to lend a hand

United Way of America and the NFL announced the launch of Lend a Hand, a new PSA campaign for the 2005 season. The effort, which will debut during the kickoff of the regular NFL season on 9/8, will air on ABC, CBS, FOX and ESPN to an audience of more than 120 million people weekly.

Over more than three decades, the series has featured nearly 1,000 players and coaches spots and is the longest-running charitable collaboration of its kind. This year, the NFL and United Way have taken the campaign in a new direction by seizing the opportunity to inspire action on an individual level. Developed and produced pro bono by Gotham NY, each PSA conveys the message that the problems facing America's communities are too large to be solved by one person alone and asks the viewer for help. In this series of seven ads, each NFL player attempts to tackle one of many issues that United Ways are facing in communities across America -- issues like homelessness, infant nutrition and teen mentoring. Featured players include: Keith Brooking of the Atlanta Falcons, Jay Feely of the New York Giants, Tarik Glenn of the Indianapolis Colts, Matt Hasselbeck of the Seattle Seahawks, John Lynch of the Denver Broncos, Richard Seymour of the New England Patriots and Ladainian Tomlinson of the San Diego Chargers.



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