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After a slew of radio Q3 earnings reports last week, Audacy reports this morning at 10AM. Audacy's Q2 revenue was up 73% compared to 2020 with CEO David Field calling that quarter very successful. Today, we'll get another look at how close Audacy is to getting back to pre-pandemic 2019 revenue levels.

The Gracie Awards, presented by the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation has started its call for entries for the 47th Annual Gracie Awards.

Skyview Networks’ Country Top 40 with Fitz (CT40) will be producing a special Thanksgiving Holiday weekend edition. “Thankful for the Hits” countdown will feature Kelly Clarkson.

The WMGK-FM 20th Annual John DeBella Turkey Drop is set for November 23. Last year the event was able to provide more than 12,000 Turkeys to feed the needy.

Skyview Network has added the OutKick Sports talk network to its portfolio. Skyview is going to provide distribution services and serve as the exclusive affiliate and radio network sales partner for OutKick.

Broadcast software company Marketron has launched a new product called the Marketron Integration Suite. The goal of the new product, according to Marketron, is to reduce bottlenecks.

Indeed has held onto the top spot of the Media Monitors list for another week. Although some positions have changed; the same five advertisers still occupy the top half of the list.

There are a lot of legal and regulatory matters on the table as 2022 comes into focus. Starting with fresh leadership at the FCC and a full complement of commissioners. How will this newly defined regulatory body handle the Supreme Court’s unanimous decision regarding its rewrite of the media cross-ownership rules?

Jacobs Media has announced it is bringing back its customized tours for broadcasters at the 2022 Consumer Electronics Show which is January 5-8 in Las Vegas.

(By Charlie Sislen) Past columns have emphasized the value of knowing your market’s profile. Understanding and communicating the population composition to potential advertisers can help you position your audience as an essential part of an advertising buy.