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The Fort Wayne news-talker launched its FM simulcast back in 2012 on 92.3. 92.3 will eventually break off and become it's own station, but the details on that are still to be determined.

At 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, NWA’s Straight Outa Compton hit the airwaves as Radio One Indianapolis’ first song to launch the company’s new throwback hip-hop station, BOOM 102.9 FM.

Salem and Gallagher agree to extend their relationship through 2018. Gallagher said, "After 15 years with Salem, I'm still amazed at how fortunate I am to have a radio home at this amazing company.

In our December 21 issue of Radio Ink we feature the amazing rise to success of WBZ The Sports Hub in Boston. Market Manager Mark Hannon and Program Director Mike Thomas had to blow up long-time rocker WBCN to find a signal to launch the station. That meant a trip to see Dan Mason and company to get the corporate ok.

On Thursday, The Salvation Army presented the Others Award, one of its highest honors, to Greater Media Chairman and CEO Peter Smyth in recognition of his service and contributions to the community.

Bloomberg reports Geraldo, who was let go by Cumulus, is claiming Cumulus backed out of a $600,000 deal for him to host his show in 2016.

Broadcast attorney David Oxenford gives us the detail on when we can expect the new streaming rates which will cover the next fove years. He says the decision is supposed to be out by the 14th.

In a wide-ranging interview with Billboard new SONY Music Nashville Executive Vice President Steve Hodges was asked about radio as a platform for Country music artists. His answer is bulletin board material.

As expected, FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel has been confirmed by the Senate Commerce Committee. The vote was unanimous Wednesday. Rosenworcel must still get full Senate confirmation, but she's expected to breeze through the Senate as well.

The Wall Street Journal says Spotify is "caving in." The Spotify business model has always allowed all of its users having access to the same catalog of music. Some pay for the service ad-free. Others have to listen to ads.