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Canada's Bell Media has announced it is selling 45 of its 103 radio stations across British Columbia, Ontario, Quebec, and Atlantic Canada, "because it’s not a viable business anymore.” The sales come as Bell's parent company BCE Inc. prepares to lay off 9% of its workforce.

From battling addiction to achieving worldwide, cross-genre success, it's impossible not to root for Country music's newest superstar, Jelly Roll. In a heartfelt conversation, Jelly Roll talks about his past, influences, and where he's headed - as well as his lifelong love of radio.

One week after the announcement that the popular syndicated Rick & Bubba Show will conclude at the end of the year, co-host Rick Burgess is going to start his own solo program, according to Syndicated Solutions, Inc. founder and President Robert Carey.

Just hours after Columbus' independently-operated alternative station CD 92.9 exited the airwaves with fate uncertain, iHeartMedia picked up the brand's call letters of three decades to apply to its alternative signal in the same market.

(By Charese Fruge') Jessie Watt is Co-Host of the Sarah Pepper and Jessie Watt Morning Show on Hot AC KHMX, Mix 96.5 in Houston. She’s responsible for bringing content to the table, planning the show rundown, and hosting with Sarah.

The RTDNA Foundation has unveiled its 2024 First Amendment Award recipients, including New Hampshire Public Radio's Lauren Chooljian. The group of 13 individuals and organizations is celebrated for their commitment to upholding responsible journalism.

The Broadcasters Foundation of America has set its plans for NAB Show 2024 in Las Vegas this April. The Philip J. Lombardo Charity Golf Tournament and the Leadership Awards Breakfast will return to bookend the conference.

CBC/Radio-Canada has launched its inaugural National Indigenous Strategy with the establishment of a new Indigenous Office within the public broadcaster. The strategy includes a three-year commitment to collaborate closely with First Nations communities.

For the tenth year, Benztown will crown its annual Benztown 50 List of Radio’s Biggest Imaging Voices. This collection highlights the top 50 voiceover artists in the US and Canada, celebrating some of the most influential vocal talents behind the radio industry.

In a significant radio tech combination, vCreative parent company Banyan Software, Inc. has acquired PromoSuite, with plans to meld both platforms. vCreative CEO Mary DelGrande will lead the merged entity.