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The Consumer Technology Association has announced that CES 2022 will require in-person attendees to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination. The massive technology event is in Las Vegas in January. CES is also providing a virtual option.

With COVID cases rising The Alliance for Women in Media & Foundation has moved their 46th annual Gracie Awards Gala, originally scheduled for Monday, September 27 in California, to a fully virtual event.

Conservative talker Phil Valentine remains in “grave condition” a month after being hospitalized with COVID-19. His family is asking friends and listeners to "pray for a miracle." It was about a month ago Valentine revealed he had COVID. A few days later he was placed on a ventilator.

The Radio Television Digital News Association has announced the national winners of the 2021 Edward R. Murrow Awards. These are the best of the best across the country. Here are the radio winners and the work they produced to claim the crown.

The Independent Broadcasters Association's next webinar on August 19th is called How Stations Can Engage Listeners with the Syndicated Program 2 Guys Named Chris. The webinar begins at 4PM Eastern.

Ramsey Solutions is releasing its first documentary. 'Borrowed Future: How Student Loans Are Killing the American Dream', will premier on streaming platforms October 14. TRAILER

Listener supported WPKN (89.5 FM) in Bridgeport, CT has caught the eye of The New Yorker magazine. A 'Talk of the Town' article calls the station, "The greatest in the world."

Chris Young will host a Westwood One holiday weekend special. 'Workin Hard Country' is a two hour special featuring work songs, summertime anthems and current hits from a number of Country Music stars.

Registration is now open for CRS '22 set to return in person in Nashville February 23-25, 2022. An Early Bird rate is available through August 18.

Employees at Urban One learned they have a little over a month to get the vaccine in a note sent around by CEO Alfred Liggins. Employees have until October 1st to prove they have been fully vaccinated.