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The Associated Press and Skyview Networks have announced a multi-year agreement for network audio sales of AP’s advertising inventory. Beginning January 1, 2021, Skyview Networks will exclusively represent AP’s 15-second advertising units.

Another radio host has lost his job after making a bad social media decision. Entercom Chicago Market Manager Rachel Williamson confirmed that sports talker Dan McNeil is no longer an employee at The Score.

94 radio spots made it to the finals of the 2020 Radio Mercury Awards this year. The winners will be announced during a virtual event October 6.

Local Radio Networks has partnered with Broadcast My Brand to bring branding and imaging to their 24/7 music formats. The agreement pairs LRN users with creative services to emphasis each station's unique, local story.

Jim Meyer has announced his plan to retire as CEO of SiriusXM on December 31. Jennifer Witz, President, Sales, Marketing and Operations, will become the new Chief Executive Officer.

The 2020 iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina will celebrate the best in Latin culture and music during Hispanic Heritage Month in October. A virtual music festival and iHeartRadio Corazon Latino Award presentation will be featured.

Minnesota Public Radio's Marianne Combs quit her 23-year job Monday after accusing management at the public radio station of covering for a DJ at sister station 89.3 the Current who has been the target of sexual misconduct allegations.

As we reported Monday, KPCC journalist Josie Huang was arrested on Saturday following a protest she says she was covering in the Los Angeles area. She posted to Twitter that she was tackled, held down, handcuffed and arrested by officers.

Following last weeks announcement that the company would be taking a national approach to the Country and Alternative formats, Entercom has made public the teams that will execute that new plan. Tim Roberts will lead the Country format and Mike Kaplan will head the Alternative brand.

On Tuesday, September 29th, the Salem Radio Network will present live coverage of the first 2020 Presidential Debate between President Donald Trump and Joe Biden, which is being moderated by Chris Wallace of FOX News Channel.