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As a result of the RAB's recent announcement that it would no longer release revenue numbers for radio, Radio Ink has learned that, starting with the third quarter, BIA/Kelsey will start releasing a "quarterly assessment" of the industry.

In the weeks that followed the Boston Marathon bombing that killed three people and injured 264, Glenn Beck said on his show that Saudi Arabian student Abdulrahman Alharbi was the money man for the plot. Police interviewed Alharbi, who was injured in the bombing, and cleared him. Alharbi is sueing beck for defamation.

According to Leftlane, Ford has created new technology that will improve the FM radio signal and will debut it in 2017 Escape and Fusion vehicles. It's called dual radio reception.

In September, CSN Mid-Atlantic will start simulcasting The Sports Junkies morning show which airs on CBS' 106.7 The Fan in Washington D.C. The Junkies have been together for 20 years and this is the first TV simulcast for the program. READ MORE HERE.

It's a multi-year extension between Cumulus-owned Westwood One and Brooks, no other details were given. Brooks has been hosting the syndicated program American Country Countdown for ten years now.

One of the new features from the RAB, following the discontinuation of its revenue reports, is a new blog called "Radio Impact Reports." The blog, written by RAB President and CEO Erica Farber and others on the RAB team, will focus on current news, information, and insights about radio, and encourage an open dialogue with broadcasters, advertisers, agencies, and listeners.

Charlie Morgan has been named Market Manager of Emmis-New York, where he's been serving as Interim Market Manager since January, covering both Indianapolis and New York. Morgan will remain connected to the Indianapolis market as new Emmis Indianapolis Market Manager Chuck Williams will report to Morgan.

On Thursday, September 22 at The Radio Show in Nashville, Radio Ink magazine will be introducing the industry to radio's most successful Sales Managers, General Managers, Digital Sellers, and Account Executives. Thanks to the Radio Advertising Bureau, we are able to recognize these industry greats every year with awards named in honor of Wayne Cornils, who worked for the RAB for many years and was one of radio's greatest ambassadors.

Forbes couldn't resist taking a dig at radio when listing radio's highest paid hosts in an online story Tuesday. "While the radio industry has been striving to embrace the modern age with new apps and video streaming, today’s highest paid radio stars — all middle-aged white men — highlight how little the industry has actually changed over the years." So let's find out how much Forbes says radio's top hosts are making...

Consultant Mark Ramsey says yes in his latest blog posting, following the recent revelation that one household has 16 panelists. He says when you're running a household that contains 16 meters you're effectively a Nielsen employee and his opinion is that's not good. "I think it’s time for many more broadcasters to drop Nielsen and make their products better."