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This is what makes radio so unique when compared to every other media. Hall Communications WOKO Burlington/Plattsburg’s 15th annual fundraiser for the University of Vermont Children’s Hospital, The Big Change Roundup for Kids, has raised $347,000.

Detroit News/Talker WJR has kicked off a year-long Centennial celebration. The station signed on for the first time on May 4, 1922, as WCX, which changed a few years later to WJR to reflect the ownership of the Jewett Radio and Phonograph Company.

The 2022 Edison Research Moms and Media study provides insight on U.S. moms and their media usage, social media habits, and outlook on tech. Findings incorporate data from The Infinite Dial study, Wondery, and ART19, as well as new data from a national online study of adults 18 and older. Register for the May 5th webinar HERE.

Coleman Insights is ready to take a deep dive into its benchmark study of contemporary music tastes in the United States and Canada. The Contemporary Music SuperStudy 4 will be presented during a webinar May 11 at 2PM (EDT).

The Radio Television Digital News Association is changing up how it announces Regional Murrow Award winners. Starting May 10, the RTDNA kicks off "Welcome to Murrow May!"

"The Connected Vehicle — What Does That Look Like for Radio?" examines the future of in-vehicle radio listening. Fred Jacobs of Jacobs Media Strategies moderates the panel discussion during day-two of the Radio Ink Hispanic Radio Conference, June 22-23, in Miami.

Beasley Media Group's WRIF-FM in Detroit has been named the “Best Local Radio Station” by The Detroit Free Press as part of the “Best of the Best Detroit 2021” Awards. 

The National Association of Broadcasters has opened nominations for the 2022 Marconi Radio Awards. The nomination window is open through May 31st.

WMMR Philadephia Preston & Steve Show Morning Personality Kathy Romano hosted her 13th annual Kathy’s Cuts event to benefit Wigs for Kids. The event produced 68 hair donations to benefit the non-profit organization that helps children “look like themselves” and live their lives.

Former RAB Executive Mike Mahone had many friends in the radio industry. His memorial service will be Saturday, May 14 at 1 PM CDT. The service will be livestreamed for those who are unable to attend. Mahone was 73 when he died after a battle with pancreatic cancer. He also had Parkinson’s Disease for many years.