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Radio Ink Editor Ed Ryan will be moderating the speed mentoring session Friday morning following keynoter Chris Duncombe, in the Broadcasters Meet Podcasters track, being presented by Jacobs Media.

Podcasts on the Beasley Podcast Network, bPod Studios, were downloaded more than 10 million times in the quarter, an increase of 15% or 1.3 million downloads, from 2018.

The Buyer is Dennis Jones' Radio Jones. The seller is Vidalia Communications. The stations are WTCQ-FM in Vidalia, WYUM-FM in Mount Vernon WVOP-AM in Vidalia. There was also a 250 watt transmitter in the deal which was brokered by Patrick Communications.

Tulsa authorities have arrested 37 year old Angie West for her role in the electrocution of a man at KRMG's tower. Reports out of Tulsa say she'll be charged with first degree murder. So far she's only been charged with a felony for trying to steal copper from KRMG's transmitter site.

A lineup of radio industry executives and financial experts will discuss the business impact -- and opportunities -- of significant regulatory changes affecting radio. It is titled “Pillsbury’s Broadcast Finance 2019: Radio Unleashed — Preparing for a New Regulatory World.”

4.8% of the overall political ad revenue pie, according to BIA. That amounts to $312 million if BIA's projections are accurate at the end of next year. BIA estimates $6.55 billion will be spent on local political advertising in 2020. L.A, Phoenix and Philadelphia will be the big market winners.

Jim Higgins has been with United Stations for decades. Not much detail is available about why he left the company other than he left last week. Higgins had been with United Stations for just under 36 years and President and COO since 2004.

Legendary radio personality Bobby Rich, Tucson TV and Radio GM Jim Arnold and Tucson business owner Fletcher McCusker have joined forces to launch a new locally owned-and-operated radio station called The DRIVE Tucson on KDRI AM and FM.

(By Charlie Sislen) Like the Greek myth it was named after, many of the things that are believed about the audio service Pandora are simply that – MYTHS! Advertisers are spending their dollars not on facts, but on incorrect beliefs.

(By Bob McCurdy) The Effie Awards are recognized worldwide as one of the most prestigious awards within the ad industry as they recognize marketing campaigns that were “effective.” A campaign has to generate considerable financial payback (ROI), not just be judged as having good creative, to win.