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The National Association of Broadcasters and the Library of American Broadcasting Foundation are teaming up to host a webinar focusing on the significance of documenting and preserving broadcast history. The webinar is scheduled for August 23 at 2p

Country Radio Seminar is set to host a new installment of its webinar series CRS360 focusing on the current growth of the Country music industry. "Moment-Us: Leveraging Country’s Growth" is scheduled for Wednesday, August 23rd, at 2p ET.

Beasley Media Group is pulling out of the Diamond State. The company is selling its lone signal in Wilmington, DE, WJBR, to Christian broadcaster VCY America for $5 million. The sale of the station marks a significant devaluation compared to its previous sale price of $42 million in 2007.

The Radio Television Digital News Association has announced the national winners of the 2023 Edward R. Murrow Awards. This prestigious recognition honors over 100 outlets across radio, digital, and television journalism. This announcement follows the regional winners announced in May.

As Hawaii's radio stations continue to be focal points for their communities in the aftermath of the deadly Maui wildfires, a benefit concert has been organized to be broadcast on those stations. "Maui Ola: A Benefit Concert for Maui" will be held on Sunday, August 20.

(By Roy Williams) Hungry people look for food. Sad people look for hope. Oppressed people look for escape. But if food is available and you are neither sad nor oppressed, you are contented. Contented people look for entertainment.

The Radio Advertising Bureau, together with BMI, Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio, and Xperi, celebrated the completion of the 15th annual Rising Through the Ranks program. The program is designed for women in radio management or those that aspire to lead.

Hubbard West Palm Beach's X-1023 (WMBX) has partnered with the City of Boynton Beach to celebrate Black Business Month by offering a $10,000 advertising/marketing schedule to a local business in Palm Beach County.

In July, Skywave Broadcasting introduced a new all-sports radio station, Sports Radio 98.7 The Fox, to Central Pennsylvania. On August 21, they make it a part of the community with the addition of local programming alongside Fox Sports network offerings.

In a Tuesday Facebook post, Julie Gates announced the tragic passing of her husband Gene on June 15. The duo were the eponymous hosts of The Gene & Julie Show, which aired in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Atlanta, Dallas, Albuquerque, and Raleigh.