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One of the legends of American popular music is getting her own SiriusXM channel, for a limited run. The Cher Channel will launch Wednesday, April 17 to coincide with the release of the original cast album from Broadway’s The Cher Show.

Dave Beasing's Sound That BRANDS has named William Corbin Vice President of Revenue and Brand Partnerships. Corbin has more than 25 years of experience in digital media, brand development, technology and sales, most recently served as co-founder, CMO, and business development officer of Big Life TV.

Radio.com has added Radio Disney and Radio Disney Country to its slate of programming.

Xperi is the company that created HD radio which is integrated by 41 automotive manufacturers in 300 different vehicle models. The company says the merger will "take radio and the digital dashboard to a completely new level of discovery and engagement.

VSiN, has agreed to a multi-year agreement with Rush Street Interactive, operator of BetRiver.com for a new program. Rush Hour will originate from Rivers Casino in Des Plaines, Illinois.

And that record year covers multiple platforms, according to Premiere Radio Networks. The company says the FOX Sports Radio Podcast Network had over 221 million listens in 2020, more than double the total from 2019. Many of the network’s podcasts experienced double and triple-digit gains in 2020 vs. 2019...

The Live365.com website, has been completely redesigned and upgraded. The new webspace for internet radio and broadcasting will provide more editorial space for stations and other upgrades.

Mattel, Warner Music Group and iHeartMedia are bringing the iconic American doll, Barbie, to the digital bitstream. Barbie Radio, the first branded radio channel from Mattel, is a 24-hour digital only iHeartRadio station.

The new Cirrus Streaming app empowers broadcasters to offer their listeners a more robust mobile listening session. The app also enables listeners to interact and engage with their favorite station in new ways.

The Global Head of International Sales from Spotify and Global SVP of Demand from Adswizz have joined the AdTonos board. Pierre Naggar, ex-Global SVP of Demand from Adswizz and Alex Faust, ex-Global Head of International Sales from Spotify are the new Board Advisors.