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(By Ronald Robinson) Here are some holdovers from the most recent surge of “Nerd Alerts.” Again, these are broader generalizations — to avoid arguments about a few exceptions and any sniveling that might crop up. Let's take a close look.

The Corporation for Public Broadcasting has awarded WAMU 88.5, Washington’s NPR station, $750,000 to fund 1A Across America, a two-year collaborative effort to bring more local viewpoints to 1A’s national audiences.

CEO Jim Meyer said, "I can't think of a more exciting time for all of us at SiriusXM. And I'm thrilled with the results we were able to deliver in the third quarter. I'm thrilled we attained our highest-ever quarter of revenue."

Those are the words of SiriusXM CEO Jim Meyer who sees the growth of smart speakers and the ubiquity of the smartphone as additional distribution points to get SiriusXM content in the hands of more consumers. But he also says with more ways to listen to audio, everyone wins.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency has completed the modernization project at NewsRadio 700 WLW-AM in Cincinnati. The goal of the upgrade is to improve alert and warning capabilities when disasters threaten public safety.

Music Policy Forum and Georgetown University will host the 2018 Music Policy Forum Summit on October 26-27. This year’s Summit will focus on the strengthening of local music ecosystems through policy, programs, research initiatives, and collaborations.

Connoisseur Media's WALK-FM 97.5 will have a new slogan for this Thursday. “WALK 97.5, Don’t Text and Drive” will replace regular station messaging for the day in an effort to remind Long Islanders to be safe behind the wheel.

Through the Rusty Walker Scholarship program, Country Radio Seminar gives complimentary registration to three driven radio employees who have never had the opportunity to attend the 3-day educational and networking event. Interested individuals must apply by end of the day on Nov. 13, 2018.

Colin Kinsella is CEO at Havas Media Group North America, an award-winning global media network operating in over 140 countries worldwide. Kinsella is also on the upcoming (11/12) cover of Radio Ink Magazine, which is also our Forecast 2019 issue (Kinsella is also speaking at Forecast 2019). Most importantly, Colin Kinsella is helping you tell radio's story.

And it was created by five of the company's interns at KMEX-TV in Los Angeles. The campaign is called Vota Conmigo, and the goal is to increase nonpartisan voter participation ahead of midterm elections.