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Midwest Communications has agreed to buy the assets of WNFN-FM/Nashville from Joule Broadcasting. Top 40 "I-106" is licensed to Millersville, TN. Midwest President/CEO Duke Wright said, "We love Nashville and are delighted to be able to add WNFN to our growing Midwest Family. We have enjoyed measurable success since entering the Nashville Market and have no doubt that WNFN will be a terrific complement to our existing radio brands, WJXA and WCJK."

Alejandro Nieto Molina, who was just appointed SVP and GM of Univision Radio in late January, died suddenly of a heart attack at age 48. Univision EVP/Technology, Operations, and Engineering John Eck, who is also the company's chief local media officer, said in a statement, "We are deeply saddened to learn of the sudden loss of our colleague. He was new to the Univision family, but many of us knew and respected him. His family and friends are in our thoughts and prayers."

The 2016 elections will generate record spending on Hispanic radio — that's something everyone agrees on. So, what's YOUR campaign line? Latino voters have never been more crucial in winning an election. Population growth trends, immigration and citizenship issues, and the presence of Hispanic candidates make it clear that targeting this major voting bloc could be the key to victory. The candidates and their political strategists know this, and that’s why projections are calling for record spending on Hispanic radio. Will YOU be ready?

There's a new classic rocker in California's capital as iHeartMedia debuts "107.1 The Brew." The station is heard on FM, on the HD2 channel for adult hits 93.7 Jack FM, and via iHeartRadio. The Brew will play music nonstop and commercial-free for at least 10,000 songs in a row, featuring classic rock pillars like Metallica, AC/DC, Van Halen, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Queen, and Motley Crue.

Shaq Fu Radio, the 24/7 streaming hip-hop radio station from legendary NBA all-star, actor, rapper, and DJ, Shaquille O’Neal, has chosen AdLarge Media as its exclusive ad sales partner.

Former CBS Radio President/CEO Dan Mason says Peter Smyth is one of the great broadcasters of our generation. "He knows and takes to heart what serving the community means. His radio stations are always leaders in their markets and have been for many years.” Greater Media turns 60 this year and CEO Peter Smyth is behind the wheel steering that company. Smyth is also on the February 8 cover of Radio Ink magazine. We spoke to Smyth about the anniversary, radio, and his philosophy on leading people. Here's an excerpt from that interview

A new "comprehensive study" by Borrell Associates projects that digital sales for radio will outpace last year's 11.4 percent growth and grow by 14 percent in 2016. The report, "Benchmarking: Local Radio Stations' Online Revenues," found that an average market cluster made $951,756 in digital sales in 2015, with the average station making $231,310. If the forecast of 14 percent growth holds true, digital advertising will account for 6.5 percent of station revenue this year, a full percentage point above the figure for 2015. The report was released by the Radio Advertising Bureau.

The new-look Country Radio Seminar began Monday afternoon in Nashville. The event, held at the Omni Hotel for the first time, kicked off with Keith Urban receiving the Artist Humanitarian Award for all his fundraising for charities and his efforts to spread the joy of music to kids all around the world. The award was presented to Urban by the 2015 winners, Lady Antebellum.

Envision Networks has unveiled the newly updated AmeriCountry, a multi-tasking content resource exclusively for country morning shows available 24/7 at AmeriCountry.com. The website retains...

The NAB Education Foundation is currently accepting applications for two leadership development programs: Broadcast Leadership Training and the Executive Development Seminar. The BLT program is designed to prepare senior-level broadcasters to advance into ownership or executive positions. EDS provides broadcast managers and professionals with tools to increase managerial effectiveness and advance career opportunities.