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Media research firm Kagan has calculated radio deals at $236.8 million in the first quarter of 2019. More than half of those deals were connected to Cumulus.

One-hundred thirty-nine radio spots and campaigns have made it to the finals of the 2019 Radio Mercury Awards, which honor outstanding radio covering 10 categories. The 2019 finalists range from regional to large advertising agencies and radio stations, as well as national and local advertisers.

The webinars are free and quarterly with a goal of providing owners and managers with the insights they need to attract and retain top sales talent. The first webinar is Wednesday, May 15, at 10 a.m. PDT/1 p.m. EDT. Register HERE.

United Stations Radio Networks has launched PHANTOM PRODUCER’s latest imaging service, URBAN AC, offering complete station imaging for stations playing Classic Soul through to Smooth Jazz and R&B. The move into Urban AC puts Phantom Producer into its 13th radio format.

Swap Shop is an independent program on AM 1030 KVOI/Tucson (Bustos Media). The program is not only a service to the community but a demonstration project of the free market.

The three shows offer high entertainment and real variety. They are Country Summer Road Trip, A Decade of Rock Hits, and America Remembers 2019. We have all the details...

WMMR-FM/Philadelphia Preston & Steve Show morning personality Kathy Romano hosted the 12th annual "Kathy’s Cuts" to benefit Wigs for Kids, on Friday, May 3 at TruBeauty Concepts in Southampton. The event produced 124 donations to benefit Wigs for Kids.

It will be interesting to see whose side the FCC takes when it makes a final decision on ownership caps during its Quadrennial Review process. The radio industry is divided, and radio's biggest company is sitting across the table staring down the NAB.

WORL Orlando Promotions Director Joe Ferraro thought he had a great idea for a giveaway. He was given a pen designed to be a dust brush for a computer. That pen, which was shaped like a man with a grin and a red, white, and blue tie, gave him the idea.

It’s become an annual event at Conclave - gathering some of radio’s brightest to talk about the evolution of the industry with mobile, social, podcasting and digital as well as interact with the audience.