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Our second Management Podcast features recently promoted Director of National Sales Jodi Rainey from Cox Media Group. Jodi tells us how she rose through the ranks of radio management, how she keeps her people focused on their goals and offers advice on how to become a better leader and manager. We've also added a special Digital Tip Segment with WOWO PD Ryan Wrecker and Renee Bakos discusses millennials and the upcoming Radio Ink Hispanic Radio Conference. LISTEN HERE

Legendary Coaches, a weekly radio show hosted by Chris Childers and featuring NCAA coaches, will be heard on Yahoo! Sports Radio’s broadcast and digital platforms beginning February 13 as part of deal with KMG Networks and Hill Entertainment.

Benztown’s weekend radio show Sunday Night Slow Jams announced that it is offering its upcoming four-hour Valentine’s Day Special for free to stations on a market-exclusive basis.

JVC Broadcasting CEO John Caracciolo tells Radio Ink that LI News Radio 103.9 activated its storm coverage at 3PM on Friday and was on the air live from the studios at LI MacArthur airport for the duration of the storm, even when the airport shutdown on Saturday morning. And they did something very unique for Florida listeners.

Premiere has signed a long-term deal to continue to distribute The Johnjay & Rich Show in syndication.

KNX 1070 NEWSRADIO, Los Angeles, won five Golden Mikes at the 66th annual awards dinner held Saturday evening in Universal City. The awards are presented annually for excellence in radio, TV, and Internet broadcast journalism

Brian Terkelsen (pictured) is the CEO of MediaVest USA, one of the largest media buying agencies in the country, that includes clients such as Honda, P&G, and Walmart. On February 26, MediaVest USA will host a minority radio summit at the New York Times Building in New York.

Rivet Radio is a news app users can customize based in Chicago that launched back in 2013. The company expanded to 20 people last year but started cutting jobs this past October. CEO John McLeod recently sent out this memo to his remaining staff members

Radio is all about presenting ideas to clients. What are you doing to incorporate your clients into the Super Bowl that generates revenue for the station? We came across this idea that Butterfinger came up with and just had to share. You just never know what it will spark in the creative minds out in radioland. (Picture courtesy Adweek)