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(By Gary Berkowitz) Monday morning's headline was shocking. Dan Ingram was dead. Dan has been called the "World’s Greatest Top 40 DJ." I would have to agree since I got to listen to him daily growing up in New York City where WABC was our local station.

Audacy has launched a Disney Branded station collection on its digital platform. The ten station collection features playlists ranging the full spectrum of Disney Music Group offerings.

Revenue for the ratings firm was $1.66 billion for the fourth quarter of 2016, which is an increase of 2% over Q4 2015. Net income for the fourth quarter of 2016 decreased 36.7% and the audio division (radio) was down 1.6%.

(By Bob Silverman and Gracie Kreth) In the 9-0 ruling that many broadcasters have been waiting for, the Supreme Court affirmed a 2017 FCC decision to relax its media ownership rules. What are the next steps?

Entercom’s KLOL-FM/Houston (Mega 101 FM) raised $408,193 to benefit Texas Children’s Hospital during its 9th annual Mega Radiothon. All funds raised benefit Texas Children’s Hospital.

As of January 1, the Christmas music is out and new formats are popping up. A trio of stations from northern NY all the way out to Idaho are among those making changes, playlist adjustments, and rebranding efforts to start the new year.

(By Gary Berkowitz) Converting your cume into better TSL (time spent listening [diary] or ATE in PPM) continues to be one of the most talked about subjects among programmers. Some of these tactics may seem obvious, but you would be surprised how many stations do not pay enough attention to the basics. Here are a few tips to help increase the time your listeners stay...

The Broadcasters Foundation of America has set up The Frank Boyle Memorial Fund to honor the respected broadcaster. Boyle, who began his radio career in 1953, passed away at the age of 96.

The Southwest Florida host died this past weekend at the age of 46. Garrett battled respiratory issues for most of his life which is what he passed away from on Sunday. He leaves behind a wife and young son which is who the donations in this GoFund me account will be given to.

WLEY-FM, Chicago and KMVK, Dallas will now carry Erazno Y LA Chokolata in afternoon drive. The program is syndicated by HRN Media Network.