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96.3 WHUR is teaming up with Macy’s to help usher in the holidays to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the station. WHUR will join Macy’s Metro Center at its holiday window unveiling November 16 to pull the curtains back on two Macy’s displays highlighting the radio station’s anniversary.

Spoken Word's share of audio listening in 2021 is up eight percent over last year; and 40% over the last seven years. The NPR and Edison Research report shows mobile listening and podcasts were the main drivers for the increase.

The leaders of the industry are set to gather in less than a week at the Premier Forecast Event of the year! Forecast 2022 will prepare you for the year ahead with industry leaders and some amazing panels.

Cromwell Market Manager Dennis Gwiazdon says Shawn Fort has natural talent, expertise, a focus on customer needs, and a keen understanding of the relationship between sales and programming. But, Gwiazdon says, it's Shawn's servant leadership style that makes him a standout sales manager. Our Sales Manager of The Week Feature is sponsored by The Center For Sales Strategy.

(By John Shomby) My radio, music, and artist brethren. After watching the CMA Awards this week, I realize there is an issue we all must face. For those of us in country radio, I believe we received a message that our “seat at the table” is moving and it’s not closer to the front.

The Maui Food Bank will be able to feed more people in need with the help of funds and food raised during the annual Battle of the Businesses event organized by Pacific Media Group.

iHeartMedia Boston’s AM 680 WRKO raised over $192,000 during its sixth annual DAV Radiothon to benefit the Disabled  American Veterans Department of Massachusetts. Since 2016, the Radiothon has raised over $800,000 to benefit veterans in the community. 

28-year old William Nixon (pictured) has been arrested, accused of carjacking Chicago radio host Maze Jackson Tuesday night. Jackson posted to Facebook that a truck rear-ended him at 24th and State streets. He then found himself fighting with someone who then took his car. Jackson is a host on WBGX 1570-AM.

iHeartMedia has relaunched of its 'Show Your Stripes' social impact campaign. The program aims to connect veterans and their families with the communities, businesses, resources, programs and nonprofits that can support their different wellness needs.

The next RAB Radio Works presentation will focus on understanding and selling the Furniture/Appliances category. The session will provide an overview of the home furnishings industry and an examination of case studies of advertising programs that have proved successful.