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(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.

Tom Barnard may be remembered as the most successful host in the history of Minneapolis-St. Paul. He was inducted into the National Radio Hall of Fame in 2017 and has a Marconi on his shelf. He’s also become one of the most successful podcasters in radio. We talked to him about his life, career, and what he's doing now.

(By Buzz Knight) Every year as I wing my way back from the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, it is a tremendous challenge to answer the question “What was the ‘Eureka’ moment at the show and how will it impact our business and our lives?”

Red Wolf Broadcasting purchases the five stations from Jeff Warshaw's company. The stations changing hands are WDRC-AM, WDRCFM, Hartford, CT, WSNG, Torrington, WMMW, Meriden, and MOD 102 (W272DO) New Haven. Red Wolf will take over operations immediately under an LMA.

(By Paul Weyland) At this point, most broadcast stations I know are selling at least some semblance of a digital platform along with their conventional radio or television products. And while some stations have a surprising range of digital components to sell, others are just starting out, with just a product or two.

(By Wayne Ens) I applaud Radio Ink's editor Ed Ryan for his effort to publish testimonials about advertisers that use radio to "drive customers to their stores and dollars to their cash registers." I often pose this question to radio colleagues, "Who is the best radio salesperson?" We pause for a moment, then seed the thinking process with a simple "It's not you."