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In part three of our three-part preview of Brad Kelly's Radio Ink cover story interview, we ask Kelly what the giant ratings firm is doing to help radio succeed? after all the radio industry pays bucket loads of cash to Nielsen to produce a product it hopes will be accurate and produce a nice return on their investment.

The deal between Artificial Intelligence provider Veritone and CBS Radio gives CBS Radio a license to the Veritone Platform. That enables CBS to leverage artificial intelligence-based cognitive computing to process, transform, and analyze its audio data. CBS will now have near real-time ad and content tracking, comprehensive analytics, faster content extension, and smarter media management for their broadcasts from 117 radio stations in 26 markets.

(By Georgia Beasley) While I’m sure many general managers may think attracting Millennials is as simple as throwing a few beanbags on the floor and supporting a local non-profit, if our industry is serious about growing and retaining young, talented superstars, then keep reading...

(By Deborah Parenti) Over the years, David Benjamin (pictured here) has launched, operated, and sold two successful radio groups. Today, he presides over Benjamin Media Investments, which is focused on investing in radio deals. What criteria do investors look for in placing their money?

(By Tom Zarecki) Show prep rule of thumb: It’s a fact — the more planned your next show is, the more casual, conversational, and spontaneous it will sound. Obviously, when there’s a one-time event in your market, you’ll talk about it (concert, flood, local bank robbery, etc.), but what do you do on the days when there’s not much going on?

Because iHeartMedia wants consumers to be able to listen to its radio stations anywhere and everywhere, the company has announced that iHeartRadio is now available in the backseat of the 2018 Honda Odyssey. The vehicle has a ceiling mounted 10.2-inch high-resolution screen with built-in streaming apps in its rear entertainment system that now includes iHeartRadio.

The station is called "PK’s Throwback 105.5," and kicked off commercial-free for 105 days. Papa Keith is the driving force behind the station and has strong ties to South Florida and the hip hop community. Keith honed his skills in hip hop and reggae clubs. He was given a show on Miami's most notorious underground station, Mixx 96, which set off his career in radio after appearing regularly on the popular The Luke Show.

You can add another five Members of the House of Representatives to the list of cosponsors of the bipartisan resolution that opposes "any new performance fee, tax, royalty, or other charge" on local broadcast radio stations. The Local Radio Freedom Act now has 185 cosponsors in the House and 22 in the Senate.

Morning show hosts Scotty K and Bret Mega at The New Hot 93.3/Dallas-Fort Worth, will launch 93 Days of Kindness on June 1. It's a summer-long campaign, running through September 1, with the goal of spreading kindness in a world that has so much negative present.

You need to get cracking if you plan to apply for a scholarship to the 2017 Rising Through the Ranks women’s radio sales management seminar, to be held August 16-17 at BMI’s Nashville office. Applications are being accepted through Wednesday, June 7, and are available on RAB.com.