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WFAN-FM/AM in New York City has announced a multi-year extension to its flagship broadcast and digital partnership with the New York Yankees. The extended agreement covers both English and Spanish broadcasts. Financial details were not disclosed.

Good Karma Brands Beaver Dam, Wisconsin radio stations are making some format changes. 1430 WBEV will move to an FM signal as 95.3 WBEV with the existing 1430 WBEV-AM signal becoming 1430 ESPN.

Almost 40 years ago, WSGN-AM left Birmingham, Alabama. That all changes July 31 when the brand returns to 98.3 FM with music from the 60's and 70's.

How did inflation, high gas prices, and mumblings of a recession impact the radio industry? What are CEO's expecting from this big spending year in political advertising. We'll get our first glimpse next week when Townsquare, Cumulus and Saga report earnings. And, we'll have all the details in our morning headlines.

That's according to a Kantar CMAG forecast for the upcoming mid-term elections. During this cycle nearly 40 Governor's races are in play, 35 U.S. Senate seats and all 435 House seats. Add all the local elections on top of that and the money will be flowing in every direction.

The Secure and Fair Enforcement  Advertising Act has been introduced in the Senate. New Mexico Senator Ben Ray Lujan's legislation would clarify that local broadcasters may air cannabis ads in states where it is legal without the threat of administrative action from the FCC.

The Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio organization has announced Patty Steele, co-host of the WCBS-FM Morning Drive with Scott Shannon, as the recipient of the 8th annual 2022 MIW Airblazer Award. 

ESPN Asheville has added some VSiN, The Sports Betting Network content to the lineup. ESPN Asheville is carried on WPEK-AM, WMXF-AM and translator 92.9 FM.

WHBC AM/FM in Canton, Ohio raised $1,978 for charity from a two-day sale of records donated by listeners. The money will go to "Wishes Can Happen", a local organization that helps grant wishes to children with life-threatening illnesses.

Noreen Ippolito has been named Market President for iHeartMedia San Diego. Ippolito, who has been with the company for nearly 30 years, succeeds Melissa Forrest, who will transition into a consultant role.