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(By Mike McVay) A recent article in the Wall Street Journal focused on televisions new approach to use Over the Air (OTA) TV to train talent and expose shows in order to build a fan base, before moving them to pay-per-view streaming. The headline screamed “TV Networks Have a New Role; Farm Teams for Streaming Shows.”

(By Rick Fink) If the only thing your clients receive from you is an invoice, they won’t be your clients for very long. When was the last time you provided something other than a proposal or an invoice to your clients or prospects?

Eric Jackson was the host of Eric in The Evening on Public Radio Station WGBH in Boston. For more than 50 years, Jackson shared his knowledge of Jazz and the history of African American music. He was 72.

46 employees will become employee-owners of Iliad Media Group Holdings. The company said the Employee Stock Ownership Plan will allow Iliad to maintain its long-term commitment to staying local by joining only 42 other ESOPs in Idaho.

Colleen Grant has been named Metro President for iHeartMedia Detroit. She most recently served as Senior Vice President of Sales in Detroit.

(By Michael Kay) The Independent Broadcasters Association is pleased to join forces with Radio Ink with our “In-Focus” Conference by presenting the inaugural “IBA Day” on Wednesday, September 21st, at the Intercontinental at Doral in Miami.

How did Breaking Points hosts Krystall Ball and Saagar Enjeti turn 10,000 followers into subscribers in 2 days? Enjeti explains exactly how in episode #3 of our weekly series How to Make Real Money Podcasting with Ed Ryan and Traci DeForge. WATCH or LISTEN.

Public radio station 101.9 WDET in Detroit is kicking off a fund drive. The listener-driven campaign is hoping to raise $300,000.

“Radio Works for Healthcare" is the next program in RAB's Radio Works Initiative. The September 21 webinar will feature speakers focused on helping sellers gain a better understanding of what has become one of radio’s most important ad categories.

Michael Biondo is the new President of Business Development and Strategic Partnerships for iHeartMedia. He previously served as Executive Vice President, Strategic Business Operations of the iHeartMedia Networks Group.