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How far will radio go to be part of the exploding sports gambling market? Dan Mason and David Gow hope the industry will go very far. Both have deep backgrounds with sports on the radio and both are now betting that a new phase of growth for the industry will come from sports gambling.

The Local Radio Freedom Act continues to garner support in Congress. Nine Members of the House of Representatives and one Senator have added their cosponsorship, bringing total support to 175 cosponsors in the House and 22 in the Senate.

The 2nd Annual Beasley Radio Talent Institute is an intense 10-day program for students, interns, and young professionals that will take place at Emerson College in Boston.

According to research conducted by the Radio Television Digital News Association and Lawrence Herbert School of Communication at Hofstra University, both persons of color and women have made gains in radio newsrooms.

Chicago media reporter Robert Feder is reporting that Entercom Chicago, a cluster of 8 stations, is letting eight people go to help the company trim expenses. Feder even quotes an internal memo from Market Manager Jimmy deCastro.

Certain assets of WJTK 96.5 FM “The Jet,” which carries a News/Talk format, are being auctioned off as part of a receivership case. Before you bid, make sure you read the fine print about these call letters. There sure is some interesting history.

Hearst TV President Jordan Wertlieb (pictured) has been elected Chairman of the NAB Joint Board of Directors. He replaces Beasley CEO Caroline Beasley, whose term expired. Salem Broadcast Media President David Santrella was elected Radio Board Chair.

Triton Digital has acquired the Melbourne-based company, Omny Studio, which was launched in 2015. Omny Studio is an audio management solution for podcasters, which includes hosting, editing, analytics and other features.

(By Buzz Knight) "Bruins Fever" here in Boston has been at a frenzy pitch with the Stanley Cup Finals in full force, and it is worth examining this team to see what we can learn from their chemistry and teamwork.

Westwood One and Subnation are teaming up to distribute esports audio content. The first collaboration between the two companies is a weekly feature in Westwood One’s nationally syndicated Zach Sang Show.