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Millions in medical debt for those in need in Oregon and Washington has been eliminated by an effort by 99.5 The Wolf (KWJJ-FM). 'Nick and Kristen’s Medical Debt Payoff.' The event, in partnership with RIP Medical Debt, erased more than $3.5 million in medical debt.

"One Night Only", was simulcast on 101.7 The Bull in Boston; 95.3 The Bull in Portsmouth and Kix 100.9 in Springfield. The special raised over $51,000.

Over 840,000 meals will be served thanks to donations made from listeners to Saga's WAFX-FM and WNOR-FM in Hampton Roads during their 25th annual 3-day Mayflower Marathon Food Drive.

(By Steve Newberry) Forecast 2022 was a great event. Seeing friends in person, gathering to hear industry influencers, and sharing ideas with colleagues felt wonderful! It was a slice of normalcy to the broadcast community that we’ve all missed since March of 2020.

(By Charlie Sislen) The broadcasting industry, like many others, has had an extremely difficult 20 months. The quick collapse of retail spending, restaurant patronage, and event attendance in 2020 slowed the revenue spigot. While that money is slowly returning, it’s important to remember the opportunities that COVID brought with it.

(By Mike McVay) A short eight years from now, we’ll be approaching 2030. What will Radio look like? What will media look like? Given the impending wind down of this year, it’s a good time to think about the near future, and to play the “Imagine Game.”

(By Rick Fink) The first card that arrives at your client’s office is opened with a bit of excitement. It then is proudly placed on the front counter or taped to the wall or window in a strategic place knowing full well this process will be repeated many, many, times before December 25th even arrives.

(By Loyd Ford) Sales is so competitive. Often sellers can feel underappreciated and yet we all know that sales is the bottom-line.

(By Randy Lane) Today the buzzword in everything from relationships to business management Is vulnerability. Most morning shows focus on fun, humor, and information. The upside to humor is that it’s the number one emotion listeners want in morning shows today. As important as it is, the most successful shows combine humor with vulnerability.

iHeartMedia San Diego's annual “Give-A-Thon” broadcast on KGB-AM has helped raise $1,455,471 for the Warrior Foundation Freedom Station to reunite injured service members with their families during the holiday season.