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Earlier this week it was announced that Marketron, the software company used by thousands of radio stations, was sold to private equity firm Diversis Capital. The company named Michael Collins (pictured) as its new CEO, replacing Jeff Haley. What does the sale mean for your station if you use any of Marketron's products? Let's find out from the CEO himself.

Radio excels at events, concerts and other large-scale promotions so this story should come as good news to any station interested in increasing revenue this year.

(By Radio Ink Chairman Eric Rhoads) Welcome to 2018, a year that will not be forgotten in radio. Think of the coming year as a giant roller coaster: pretty intimidating when you walk up to it, moments of anticipation and maybe some fear, moments of thrills and screams of joy, and maybe you're a little wobbly when you step off the ride.

The company's Dallas cluster raised a total of $1,637,200 for Dallas-Fort Worth charities during 2017. The radiothons, events, and fund drives held by the seven stations benefitted a wide array of charities in the greater D-FW area.

(By Gary Krantz) Lee Harris is an air talent on one of the country’s biggest stations, but his experience across other segments of the radio business have inspired a company and products that may just reshape the industry’s future. We got a look at his thought process.

Media software company Marketron has been purchased by Private Equity Firm Diversis Capital. The company named marketing technology leader Michael Collins as its new CEO, replacing Jeff Haley. Haley has been CEO since leaving the RAB as CEO in 2012, and will remain on the Marketron Board.

...nothing will. If you have not heard KFAN Minnesota host Paul Allen's radio play-by-play call of Minnesota's last second win over New Orleans Sunday night, it's time you gave it a listen. It was amazing -- if you are a Vikings fan. It's probably very painful if you're a Saints fan. There's no doubt it was a great radio moment. LISTEN HERE.

In a letter to investors on Monday night, Wells Fargo analyst Marci Ryvicker reiterated her support for radio's newest big player, especially now that the CBS Radio integration is fully underway. "With a market cap of $1.6 Billion and an enterprise value of $3.3 Billion, this stock is hitting many investor screens."

The Pacifica Foundation, a network of progressive stations, has been offered a $2 million loan to pay off part of its debts. Pacifica’s creditor won a judgment in court and the right to seize Pacifica’s bank accounts and properties because the company is $8 million in debt.