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From on-air to sports to news and promotions, the best college radio stations in the United States were crowned this past weekend. The winners were announced at the 81st Annual Intercollegiate Broadcasting System Conference on Saturday. Here's the list of winners for 2021.

ASCAP continued its record-breaking revenue streak, collecting more than $1.327 billion in 2020, a $53 million increase over 2019. It marked the sixth consecutive year ASCAP grew its revenue.

Podcorn is a podcasting marketplace that connects advertisers with podcast creators. Entercom is paying $22.5 million for Podcorn, $14.6 million upfront and a performance-based earnout over three years.

In another teaser promoting the Thursday 2PM Eastern Infinite Dial webinar, Edison Research says smart speaker ownership is up 22% over 2020. And, those that work from home are even more likely to own a device. Get all the details and some much-needed humor from Tom Webster and John Rosso by registering HERE.

The NCAA college basketball tournament is about to begin. Before you start running a promotion about the tournament you may want to read David Oxenford's latest column about how the NCAA will hunt you down if you use their terms and logos. READ IT

Entercom has partnered with Geico to promote the auto insurance company’s 2021 “Million Dollar Bracket Challenge.” The partnership will encompass multiple platforms.

The Holston Valley Broadcasting Group, serving northeast Tennessee and southwest Virginia, reports success in raising funds for a local Children’s Hospital. Niswonger Children’s Hospital is part of the Children’s Miracle Network.

According to Media Monitors Indeed.com aired 59,150 commercial on radio stations across the country last week to take over the top spot from the CDC, which was bumped to second with 55,759.

The Museum of Broadcast Communications announces that the Radio Hall of Fame Nominating Committee will accept suggestions for 2021 nominees beginning today through March 31, 2021.

The Independent Broadcasters Association has completed the sign-up  process for the first IBA National Cash Contest. 250 stations will participate in the national 8-week contest that kicks off April 19. $1,000 per day will be given away.