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$180,000 was raised when the bell rang for the final time Saturday night on the 72nd WHOP (Hopkinsville, KY) Rotary Radio Auction. All of the money raised will help local high school graduates attend college or go to one of the causes supported by the newly-created Rotary Foundation.

(By Mike McVay) We are living in a media rich environment. We have been for decades. Becoming richer every year as time goes on. Technological advances change how we entertain and inform ourselves. Those mediums that employ more senses create a greater experience for the listener or viewer.

Thunder 106 Jersey's Best Country (WKMK/WTHJ) brought in $184,000 for St. Jude's. The Press Broadcasting stations have raised nearly $1.2 Million over the past decade.

Beasley Media Group CEO Caroline Beasley kicked-off day two of the 2022 All Access Audio Summit Thursday. The 45-minute 'Fireside Chat' with All Access CEO Joel Denver was wide-ranging with insights into how Beasley continues its transformation into a media company.

And there was no comment from the ratings firm after the Media Ratings Council singled out 8 markets as under-performers. That did little to build confidence amongst the industry in the ratings system that can sway millions of dollars from one station to another. Here's what the MRC said...

Do you know someone who is doing great work in Hispanic radio? The nomination deadline for the Medallas de Cortez awards is today. This is the 13th year for the awards given for excellence in Hispanic radio.

Public Radio Station Michigan Radio won 13 awards from the Michigan Associated Press Media Editors on Wednesday. These awards recognize excellence in news coverage throughout 2021.

Benztown has released its eighth annual Benztown 50 List of Radio’s Biggest Imaging Voices, a list of the top 50 voiceover artists in the U.S. and Canada. The Benztown 50 is based on number of radio station affiliates, station size and market.

The National Association of Broadcasters Leadership Foundation has announced the finalists for the 2022 Celebration of Service to America Awards. Winners will be announced at the awards ceremony, which will return as an in-person event on June 7, 2022.

Audacy CEO David Field was the leadoff interview at the 2022 All Access Audio Summit Wednesday. Field's 45-minute virtual chat with All Access CEO Joel Denver covered everything from the length of stopsets to podcasting to his merger with CBS Radio.