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Marshfield Broadcasting Company's adult contemporary station WATD (95.9 FM) won four first-place awards and three merit awards from the Massachusetts Broadcasters Association's 2022 Sound Bites Radio and Television Station Competition.

The Conclave board has announced dates for Conclave 45. The conference will take place in Minneapolis from Tuesday, June 20 – Wednesday, June 21, 2023. Conclave is a conference that focuses on programmers, talent, and managers. 

The Radio Advertising Bureau's National Radio Talent System has relaunched its Missouri Broadcasters Association talent institute at Lindenwood University. The talent institute is being underwritten by Hubbard Radio and MBA.

Country Radio Seminar is offering a $249 day pass for CRS 2023, which are limited to two per person. CRS also says the Digital Music Summit will return, with admission included in regular registration and available to purchase with a day pass.

The National Association of Broadcasters Leadership Fund on Thursday launched the Future Leaders Fund, which aims to support the foundation's mission of creating a more-diverse, innovative and vibrant workforce in the industry.

Acclaimed actor Tom Hanks is taking over a Pittsburgh public radio station on Thanksgiving Day. For 11 hours, WYEP 91.3 FM will curate songs hand-picked by Hanks, interspersed with his commentary on music history.

Forecast 2023 was held at The Harvard Club in New York City on Wednesday in front of a Standing Room Only crowd, and with a sold out slate of sponsorships. Radio and Television executives from all across the country heard revenue predictions for the year ahead, how both industries can fight the big tech companies for revenue, and what to expect - or not expect - from Washington DC.

Saga Communications has announced the confirmation of Chris Forgy as the new CEO of the company, following the recent death of long-time CEO Ed Christian. Forgy's first day as CEO will be December 7th. Forgy has served as Saga’s Senior Vice President/Operations since 2018.

The National Association of Broadcasters is now accepting nominations for the 2023 NAB Technology Awards, which will be presented next year. The awards honor contributions in digital leadership, engineering and technology innovation.