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The 14th Annual John DeBella Veterans Radiothon is set for Friday on WMGK 102.9, Bala Cynwyd, PA. Proceeds will benefit the Veterans Multi-Service Center in nearby Philadelphia.

(By Ken Benson) Whether Pop or Country, radio programmers are disappointed with the state of current music. In fact, Guy Zapoleon, who has extensively studied the Popular Music Cycles since 1956, recently declared “we are in the worst doldrums period ever.”

The exclusive data partner of the Broadcaster Traffic Consortium, HERE, which produces mapping and location technology, announced that its HD+ Traffic service will be available in select 2017 Hyundai cars sold in the U.S. and Canada. HERE HD+ Traffic is a distribution mechanism that offers drivers real-time traffic information by combining broadcast and connected vehicle technology.

(By Michael Easton) Much, much more than just a spark, in fact. His name is actually Sparky Taft and he continues his lifelong career at the age of 77 years. And yes, he adds that much-needed spark to the industry.

That's according to Jason Barrett who writes on his sports blog that the June ratings win marks the first victory for the Kay Show since it began airing on 98.7FM ESPN New York in 2002. Kay has rated in the top 10 but hadn’t been able to unseat WFAN’s Mike Francesa who's leaving WFAN at the end of this year.

(By Rick Fink) I try to start each day off with reading. In fact, the first thing on my daily “to do” list says, 1) Prep & Read. I read a little bit of everything, books, blogs, articles, etc., covering a variety of topics.

Audacy Sacramento has launched Audacy Serves in an effort to "amplify the voices, experiences, and work that supports Diversity, Equity and Inclusion." The program offers a multi-channel platform to elevate and celebrate organizations in the Sacramento community that strive to better the lives of its residents.

And they are certainly far less contentious than the current presidential election. Here are the radio board members that will begin their time serving in June and continue for two years.

The Leger newspaper in Central Florida named Boss Hogg Radio the winner of Favorite Radio Station in their Best of Central Florida 2020 competition. Owner Ferris Waller said, “How about that, a small little radio station running with the big dogs.”

The New York Daily News has the details about a one-night reunion at Madison Square Garden on March 30 to benefit the Garden's charity Garden of Dreams Foundation.