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The Salem Media Group sales division, Salem Media Representatives, has formed the Salem Influencer Network. The venture is focused on connecting brands with the 18-34 generation with leading Christian social media influencers.

Two Hispanic media veterans will be talking about working with advertisers looking beyond post-pandemic times. It will all be part of the Hispanic Radio Conference in Miami, September 22-23.

(By Ed Ryan) Phonation: A Chicago Podcast Compilation is a newly-launched crowdfunding project spearheaded by longtime podcaster and broadcaster James VanOsdol. Ten Chicago area podcasts will be pressed to vinyl which is being crowdfunded on Kickstarter.

Audacy is adding two more sports betting programs to its line-up. The shows are part of the partnership with BetQL Network and its partnership with BetMGM.

No change in the top two spots on the latest Media Monitors List. Indeed stayed at number one along with Progressive holding on to second.

Fourteen additional members of the House and three Senators have added their support to the Local Radio Freedom Act which is a resolution opposing "any new performance fee, tax, royalty, or other charge" on radio stations. There are now 138 cosponsors in the House and 18 in the Senate.

The NAB Leadership Foundation will present the 2021 Corporate Leadership Award to Procter & Gamble. The award recognizes P&G’s corporate responsibility and commitment to create healthier, more equitable and more inclusive communities around the world.

Radio & TV personality Sam Alex’s media masterclass Camp Broadcast will be in-person (July 12-16) in Chicago. High school and college-aged aspiring journalists & broadcasters have the opportunity to interview celebrities and learn from media experts.

The Radio Mercury Awards have announced the 2021 final round judges. The panel represents radio’s top ad categories, including automotive, consumer packaged goods, communications, community service, education, financial services, nonprofits, quick-serve restaurants, retail, spirits, technology, travel and utilities.

FEMA and the FCC are planning a nationwide Emergency Alert Test for Aug. 11th at 2:20 p.m. ET. Test messages will be sent to TV's and radio's along with select cell phones that have opted in.