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In his latest episode of Media Unplugged, Mark Ramsey interviews one of the best-known names in tech and media, Peter Kafka. Kafka is the Media Editor of the popular tech site Re/code. Mark Ramsey and Media Strategist Tom Asacker speak to Kafka about the future of media brands, and the trends that are shaping the future of media. LISTEN HERE

Cumulus is moving JACK FM (KCJK-FM) from 105.1 to 102.5 (which is a translator), and its Alternative station, from 102.5 to 105.1. The Alternative station will also pick up a new name -- X 105.1, Kansas City’s Alternative.

An update to the story we told you about early on Wednesday. Jim Turner, who hosts a two-hour afternoon talk show on Salem's WBZW in Orlando, has been suspended for a Facebook post that implied that the media should not cover the Pulse nightclub shooting victims sympathetically because of their sexual orientation.

Cox Media Group Orlando’s K92.3FM (WWKA) along with Channel 9, WRDQ-TV27 and the CFE Arena will host a benefit concert next Tuesday. K92.3 will feature musical guests Maddie & Tae, Tyler Farr, Canaan Smith and Michael Ray. Proceeds from tickets ($20.00) and parking will go to the City of Orlando’s OneOrlando Fund benefiting those effected by the terror attack at Pulse nightclub.

According to new data released Tuesday by Nielsen, the summer months are shining bright for the Classic Hits format. The ratings firm says the format has experienced the most listener growth over the past two summers and is off to a strong start this summer. Here are the details.

Despite the outcry that the FCC was overreaching and swaying to political winds with its net neutrality rules, a court has sided with the Commission, and given Chairman Tom Wheeler a big win, upholding the FCC's net neutrality regulations.

FCC Commissioner Ajit Pai said he was "deeply disappointed" by the D.C. Circuit’s 2-1 decision upholding the FCC’s Internet regulations. "I continue to believe that these regulations are unlawful, and I hope that the parties challenging them will continue the legal fight. Pai says the regulations are unnecessary and counterproductive."

ABC News Radio and WGN in Chicago have extended their affiliation agreement through May 2018. WGN VP of Programming & Content Todd Manley said, “ABC News Radio has created the gold standard in live integration when it comes to covering evolving stories throughout the nation and around the world. Without fail they take our listeners to the scene and provide reporters who detail events real-time with WGN personalities.”

A few tickets are still available for the Country Radio Hall of Fame Induction Dinner and Awards ceremony one week from tomorrow at the Omni Hotel in Nashville. The Hall is honoring Blair Garner, Mike & Dana Schuff, and Lisa Dent in the On-Air category, and Mick Anselmo, Kerby Confer, Jack Reno, Tim Roberts, and Jim Slone in the Radio category. Tickets are $130 each and can be purchased by contacting Ashley Silver at [email protected].

The NAB wants you to know that if you don't yet have your toolkit ready for the election, it has one to help you get rolling. The NAB Election Toolkit is six pages long and includes tips for you on social media, PSAs, how to drive voter registration, how to air great debates, and how to get out the vote.