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The iHeartRadio for GM app integration with General Motors will be available in select 2018 Chevrolet, Cadillac, and GMC vehicles, including the just-released Chevy Traverse. Drivers can choose from thousands of live broadcast radio stations nationwide and create their own commercial-free Custom Artist Stations

Podcast Movement 2017 runs August 23-25 at the Anaheim Marriott in California this year and the Jacobs Media’s “Broadcasters Meet Podcasters” track is scheduled for Thursday, August 24. The sessions will focus on how radio companies, stations, and personalities can succeed in this emerging space.

It’s called Loving Animals and will be hosted by American Humane Society President and CEO Dr. Robin Ganzert. Produced through a partnership between United Stations Radio Networks and publishing, pet food, and media company Chicken Soup for the Soul®, Loving Animals delves into all aspects of human interaction with animals,

The podcast giant has hired Dean Canter as their new National Sales Manager. In his new role, Canter will oversee all regional sales offices for the company, in addition to developing strategic initiatives, innovating new advertiser opportunities, and driving industry trends in the rapidly-growing podcast market.

Triton's May ranker is in and it states that total listening for all publishers showed positive listening gains when compared to May 2016, with an 11.22% increase in Average Active Sessions M-F 6AM-8PM and a 13.46% increase M-SUN 6AM to Midnight. Total weekday listening was steady at 5.34 million. What was the hottest format and where were people listening the most? Let's find out...

Chris Firmage will be joining the company’s consulting team in the role of Associate Consultant. He will provide support in several different areas, ranging from promotion development, music analysis, to research and more. Firmage moves to Jacobs after a long run at KFMA in Tucson. 

It’s called This Pod Is Your Pod and it's the product of a collaboration between Pantsuit Nation and DGital Media. This Pod is Your Pod is a community-based podcast that supports Pantsuit Nation, a non-profit organization dedicated to political advocacy, civic engagement, and a more equitable democracy.

The new app offers listeners a destination where they can have conversations around shows, access behind-the-scenes photos, message one another, read articles, and take polls.

The Tom Kent Radio Network has launched a new weekly podcast called "Inside the Microphone," which goes behind the scenes with an iconic local radio personality whose influenced our industry. The first features legendary WLS-FM afternoon personality Ron Parker.

The comedian, actor, and radio host now has his own podcast, The Hughley Truth. It’s all about real, raw, and funny conversation. Each week, DL and his wingman, “News Guy” Guy Lambert, discuss politics, social behavior, entertainment, and more with engaging guests from all walks of life.