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Throughout the month of March, iHeartMedia Chicago will pay tribute to 14 women leaders. Women Who Win 2021 is in partnership with YWCA Metropolitan Chicago; and will feature women who have shaped Chicago’s history through dedication and perseverance.

iHeartMedia Greensboro has rebranded WVBZ to Real Rock 105.7. Known previously as 105.7 Man Up! the station will program classic rock.

Colorado Public Radio's just-concluded Winter Membership Drive will help feed 4,400 families for a week. The drive raised over $650,000 from more than 4,700 donors.

Tim Clarke is the new Market Manager for Entercom Boston, where the company has 6 stations. Also, Claudia Menegus adds Market Manager responsibilities for Entercom Miami.

In his latest blog post, Cumulus Chief Insights Officer Pierre Bouvard details how pharmaceutical companies, by adding radio to their media mix, increase reach significantly. When 20% of the TV media plan is reallocated to radio, using Nielsen Media Impact, reach jumps from 59% to 90%. Get all the details HERE.

Ron Meredith is the owner of WMYL-FM in Knoxville. As we reported yesterday, the station took an online poll of its listeners, asking them if they wanted Morgan Wallen's music back on the radio station. They said yes, overwhelmingly.

CDC has knocked Progressive out of the top spot on the Media Monitors national spot chart. CDC (61,774) dropped Progressive (57,108) into the second spot.

Minnesota Public Radio and American Public Media have completed a five-Year fund raising campaign. Inspired by You raised more than $98 million, exceeding the campaign’s goal.

If you think you are, the NAB wants to hear from you. The National Association of Broadcasters has launched the Broadcast Ambassador Program, a volunteer initiative designed to enhance communication between the NAB and member stations.

Entercom has expanded the reach of News Radio 1120 KMOX. The station will simulcast on FM translator 98.7. Market Manager Becky Domyan said, “We're beyond excited to amplify the reach of the one and only KMOX and serve the St. Louis area in a more significant way.”