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Jeff Kahane (pictured here) started his law firm 14 years ago with one paralegal. Today, the firm has 40 employees, including 18 lawyers covering every aspect of the law. Over the last two years Kahane has been using radio to help grow his business even more, which is happening, despite Calgary's economy experiencing tough times due to crashing oil prices.

(By Jeff McHugh) The practice of turning life experiences, inner thoughts, emotions, and opinions into content is key to a successful radio or podcast personality. However, telling tales about divorce, children, in-laws, dates, neighbors, or co-workers on-air can cause problems with those relationships.

(By Bob McCurdy) I have long maintained that it would be beneficial for those of us in radio sales to view ourselves as “marketers who sell,” not simply as salespeople. I had a discussion last week that further solidified this point of view.

Townsquare's KNFM-FM and KODM-FM in Midland, Texas recently completed a two day St. Jude Radiothon, raising $90,656 . It was the 21st year for the radiothon. Is your radio station helping the local community? Send all the details to [email protected].

Alex Riemer disparaged Tom Brady's daughter back on January 25. An apology was posted to the WEEI website on Friday, February 23, with an accompanying 2:30 audio clip.

Your industry - the same one in which you are investing your time and talent to build your career, serve your listeners and clients, and create a future that perhaps leaves the world a little better, thanks to your dedication and efforts. That’s why leaders often conduct "town halls" with employees and tour their markets throughout the year. And listen to what they hear.

As part of its previously announced agreements to sell its St. Louis stations, Emmis announced on Friday it has entered into definitive agreements to sell its St. Louis stations KSHE-FM and KPNT-FM to Hubbard Radio for $45 million, and KFTK-FM and KNOU-FM to Entercom for $15 million.

Last week, Alpha Media named Ernie Martinez National Director of Digital Content. Martinez has come a long way from his first gig in radio when he was 19 and a producer for Radio Disney. As the head of Alpha's Digital Division, Martinez is now responsible for the digital strategy for hundreds of Alpha's radio stations, and that includes finding ways to bring in digital revenue.

The 50 radio station finalists have been announced for the 2018 NAB Crystal Radio Awards which will be handed out to 10 winners at the NAB Show in Las Vegas, April 10. Since 1987, the Crystal Awards have recognized stations for their outstanding year-round commitment to community service. Here are the finalists....

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone will join Sports Radio WFAN in New York, the flagship station for the Yankees, every Thursday at 5:00 p.m. Boone will appear on WFAN’s PM drive show hosted by Chris Carlin, Maggie Gray, and Bart Scott. Boone will also be interviewed by Yankees announcer Suzyn Waldman during all pre-game shows throughout the season.