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(By John Garziglia) The observation that “It's easier to ask forgiveness than it is to get permission” is attributed to early computer programmer Rear Admiral Grace Murray Hopper (1906-1992). (Hopper developed the first compiler for a computer programming language). The FCC’s Audio Division, however, fails to agree.

He's been with CMG for 11 years now, almost four with Susan Larkin's cluster of stations in Orlando. Joe Kelley is the News Director and morning show host at WDBO, Orlando's news and talk station. When a terrorist killed 49 innocent people in an Orlando nightclub, there were no doubt thousands and thousands of people who immediately tuned their radio to WDBO.

BLU Products is an American mobile phone manufacturer founded in 2009 that offers affordable pre-paid devices. The company sent out software updates on two legacy smartphones making NextRadio the native FM tuner in the Vivo 5 and Vivo XL.

In its latest State of the News Media report, Pew reports that 2015 was another awful year for the newspaper industry, perhaps the worst since the recession.

It's been a labor of love for Dan Mason for a long time and now he'll be in a position to make even more of an impact for broadcasters in need. The Broadcasters Foundation of America has elected the former CBS Radio CEO as its new Chairperson.

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.

Data that shows radio helps consumers decide what to purchase shortly before thy make the cash register ring will come as no surprise to seasoned managers and AEs. However, it's always helpful to have more -- and current -- data to back up that claim.