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Red Apple Audio Networks has announced the national syndication of 77 WABC's Sundays with Sinatra Hosted by Joe Piscopo. The SNL alum has hosted the Sinatra-Family-sanctioned, two-hour show each week for just over a year.

This year at the Conclave attendees will get to ask a panel of high-level radio executives ‘almost’ anything. The panel will include: Kevin LeGrett, President/Southwest Division iHeart Radio; Peter Bowen, VP/Market Manager Cumulus Chicago; Bill Hendrich, EVP/Radio Cox Media and Greg Strassell, SVP/Programming Hubbard Radio. The Conclave is July 26 through 29.

WCSX-FM Beasley Media Morning Show Host Big Jim from Big Jim’s House will drive 27 hours on a rockin’ road trip from Detroit to Minnesota to raise $50,000 to benefit Gleaners Food Bank with help from rock recording artist Bob Seger. 

The National Association of Broadcasters Education Foundaton is accepting entries for the 2019 Celebration of Service to America Awards, recognizing outstanding community service by local broadcasters.

From the nomination of Anna Gomez to the impact of ownership caps on minority broadcasters, 2023 has been a year of both new and continued legal and regulatory challenges. Broadcast attorney Frank Montero and a panel discussed the issues.

The Sun Radio Foundation announced the company was again offering its Sun Radio Recharge program, in support of Central Texas restaurant and bar workers whose careers were impacted by COVID-19.

Audacy has introduced Emma 94.1 (KSWD) to Seattle's radio landscape, replacing what was formerly known as 94.1 The Sound. The new station will focus on a blend of music from the '90s through the present day, specifically aiming to resonate with women.

Our thanks to Centennial Fredericksburg Market Manager Mark Bass for sharing this success story. Mark tells Radio Ink, Modern Ballroom Dancing is a small local business just starting up, training people in ballroom dancing. "Lance Carmine one of Centennial's senior AEs took them through the 'why radio' pitch, and specifically what WBQB-B101.5 could do for them, and they signed."