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The AURN Inspirational Network is debuting new programming headlined by two celebrity hosts: Dr. Bobby Jones and Bishop Hezekiah Walker. The shows launch April 1 and April 6 respectively.

Actually, it’s KROQ’s (KROQ-FM) 11th annual “Kevin & Bean’s April Foolishness,” hosted by morning show duo Kevin and Bean on April 26, at the Microsoft Theater.

It was the highlight of The Jammin’ 98.3’s The Gathering event this past weekend. DeDe McGuire from the Compass Media Networks’ nationally syndicated DeDe in the Morning was the special guest.

We continue our series today with the industry pros who hire and manage successful salespeople. Kristin Okesson is a SVP of Connoisseur Media and is responsible for managing Connoisseur’s entire Connecticut operations which cover the Bridgeport, New Haven, and Stamford/Norwalk markets.

Mike Francesa took to Twitter to respond to Andrew Marchand's column in The New York Post which claimed WFAN was negotiating with Adam Schein to replace him. Francesa said he responded on Twitter because of the "outrageous misinformation and outright lies that continue to be reported."

(By Bob McCurdy) When it comes to advertising and marketing, the four “W's,” as in “who,” “what,” “where,” “when,” will always play a key role when it comes to evaluating media options. Radio more than holds its own here.

Another amazing result from a charity radiothon. MIX 104.1 in Boston raised a staggering $618,324 to benefit Boston Children’s Hospital during its 16th annual Mix Cares for Kids Radiothon.

(By Ronald Robinson) Crazed, snarling terriers chasing passing hubcaps have a better chance of coming away from the exercise without serious injuries than do too many of radio’s yapping apologists.

(By Loyd Ford) While I am not a financial adviser, I do appreciate the people who do the work in our industry and this article is about taking care of your future. No company will do this for you.

(By Laurie Kahn) Forget about only hiring people with media experience and expand your qualifications. Look for people who have the right experience, passion, personality, and skills. Find out what their strengths are and how they can help your bottom line. It’s time to be creative.