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(By Ronald Robinson) I wonder who else remembers when adding a quarter ton of reverb into the microphone audio chain was considered a groovy and powerfully influential move.

(By Rob Dumke) In the 32-year history of the NAB Crystal Radio Award, only seven stations have been honored five times and recognized with the NAB Crystal Heritage Award. KFOR-AM/Lincoln, NE, becomes the eighth station to join that prestigious group. Here's how they did it...

Dodge was killed in Bonita Springs, FL, Wednesday night while riding his bike. Police say Dodge was riding on the sidewalk of a busy road when he attempted to cross the road at an angle. A car traveling in the same direction hit Dodge from behind. He was taken to the hospital where he died from his injuries. Dodge was 74.

Nicole Sandler has a very impressive resume, as you'll see. You would think at least one radio station would want to tap into her vast experience. When she posted on Facebook, Wednesday, that she believed she wasn't getting her calls returned because of her age, we took notice.

Eric Zane was once flying high as part of the Free Beer & Hot Wings syndicated morning show. After 15 years on the show he wore out his welcome and they let him go. Then in 2016, Cumulus hired him to host mornings in Grand Rapids. Earlier this year, he lost that job.

The NAB will honor Alpha's KFOR-AM/Lincoln, NE, with the Crystal Heritage Award at the NAB Show in Las Vegas this April. The Heritage Award recognizes stations that have won a total of five Crystal Radio Awards for exceptional year-round community service.

Three industry leaders are set to speak at Country Radio Seminar’s 50th Anniversary event during a featured panel, entitled “What Leadership Looks Like In 2020: A Conversation with 3 Broadcast Executives.”

The $99 Unemployment Rate is now available for Country Radio Seminar’s 50th Anniversary event, to be held Feb. 13-15 in Nashville, TN, at the Omni Nashville. Interested parties must apply no later than Thursday, Jan. 31.

The BMI Foundation is now accepting applications for its newly revamped BMI Founders Internship Program. This year’s program is in partnership with Beasley Media Group and Hubbard Radio, and is open to broadcasting students nationwide.