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Radio Milwaukee’s new Urban Alternative HYFIN (WYMS-88.9FM HD2) has put together a line-up of the on-air talent that will be a part of the media channel. Element Everest-Blanks, one of the original on-air voices of 88.9FM, and Anthony Foster will each host on-air shows on HYFIN, alongside HYFIN PD Tarik Moody.

Borrell & Associates is hosting a webinar today at 11AM to discuss its new local advertising forecasts for 2022-2026. As part of the presentation, Borrell will reveal which media will return to 2019 spending levels. The data will also show the CPM for 17 types of media.

"Show Us the Money: Is Hispanic Media Getting More of Its Fair Share" is the closing panel discussion of the Radio Ink 2022 Hispanic Radio Conference June 22-23 in Miami. The panel will address the trends and share the best practices for Hispanic Broadcasters to secure a rightful share.

The recently launched Latino Media Network by Stephanie Valencia and Jess Morales Rocketto is being called out by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis as a George Soros backed pro-socialist, radical, platform aimed at manipulating the mid-term elections.

New Hampshire Public Radio will be celebrating 40 years of service with a special Zoom event June 22. The event will look at NHPR beginnings, where it is heading and current news and podcast offerings.

The first ever Black Owned Radio Stations Ownership & Revenue Report is out. The National Association of Black Owned Broadcasters and BIA Advisory Services partnered for the report that contains detailed analysis including specific station revenue and audience metrics.

WBAL NewsRadio in Baltimore and the Naval Academy Athletic Association have agreed to a multi-year extension to its long-running partnership that will keep the station as the flagship of the Navy Football Radio Network.

Shelli Sonstein, co-host of Q104.3’s Jim Kerr Rock & Roll Morning Show in New York City led a team of listeners up 104 stories on the first Tunnel To Towers World Trade Center Climb in 3 years. The team has raised over $20,000, with Shelli alone raising over $13,000, 

Upside has climbed into the number one slot on the latest Media Monitors list. The cash back app knocked last week's leader Home Depot, out of the top ten.

WTOP took home 11 first place Chesapeake Associated Press Broadcasters Association Awards. In addition to first place accolades, the Washington D.C. area station, also took home four 2nd place awards.