That optimistic report was published by BIA, who track local broadcast revenues. Obviously radio revenues declined during the pandemic, but now they're slowly returning as advertisers and events are making a comeback:
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The question is if the improved revenues will lead to some rehiring of people who were laid off last year.
Radio Climbing Back From Pandemic Devastation - Radio Ink
The latest revenue data from BIA Advisory Services details just how serious the damage was to radio from the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic. The industry took a big hit last year due to businesses being forced to close, governments locking down and advertising coming to a near stand-still.
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The question is if the improved revenues will lead to some rehiring of people who were laid off last year.