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Seattle's 107.7 The End and Full Tilt Ice cream have partnered to create a new ice cream flavor, "The Chocolate To End All Chocolates," which will be available for the first time this Saturday, May 7, at The End’s Taco Truck Challenge in Volunteer Park on Capitol Hill.

Entercom CEO David Field says he expects that to pick up as we get closer to the general election, which is no different than how it comes in during every political cycle. CFO Steve Fisher reported that Entercom took in $800,000 in political revenue during the first quarter, compared to $100,000 a year ago.

Channel 9 in Tampa has the details about the latest lawsuit Hulk Hogan has filed regarding a sex tape. Hogan is now sueing Cox Tampa's Mike Calta (pictured), who hosts mornings on 102.5 The Bone, Cox Media, Don Buchwald and Associates, and former Tampa DJ Matt “Spice Boy" Loyd.

The Copyright Royalty Judges have published the final rule in the Web IV proceeding that determined the rates that must be paid to artists for their music being played on the Web. The only remaining question is will anyone appeal the new rates. Interested parties have 30 days to decide.

Entercom CEO David Field announced on the company earnings call Monday that modern rocker KBZT-FM (94.9) will begin carrying the games in 2017. Padres baseball is now heard on 1090 AM which is owned by Broadcast Company of the Americas.

Media Monitors is reporting that Republican Presidential hopeful Donald Trump ran more radio spots last week, moving him into second place on their chart, behind Bernie Sanders.

Radio earnings season is underway and Entercom reported its Q1 revenue Monday morning and got radio off to an incredible start. Entercom CEO David Field said Entercom started the year off on a great note, delivering an outstanding first quarter. Same-station revenue was up 6% for the quarter. Q2 is pacing up 4% on a same-station basis.

The NAB is now accepting nominations for the 2016 NAB Marconi Radio Awards. Your deadline to nominate is May 31. Finalists will be announced in July.

The 9th Annual "Rising Through the Ranks" course dedicated to the support and advancement of women in radio sales management is open for submissions. The RAB, BMI, and the Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio Group will present the ninth annual “Rising Through the Ranks” Seminar August 24-25 at BMI’s Nashville office. BMI is again offering 20 scholarships for the program.