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The Green Bay Packers and iHeartMedia announced on Thursday that 97.3 The Game WRNW-FM will become the Milwaukee home for the Packers Radio Network, beginning in the 2022 season. The Packers are moving from WTMJ-AM, a station they've been with in Milwaukee since 1929.

What is it and should the radio industry be paying more attention to it? This is the way media is being purchased these days. Buzz Knight interviews dentsu Media's SVP for Local Investment Martha Matthews about the topic on the latest NAB podcast. LISTEN

The Local Radio Freedom Act has thirteen new supporters. Eleven Representatives and two Senators have joined the list of co-sponsors of the resolution opposing performance royalty on local radio. 198 Representatives and 24 Senators now support the resolution.

iHeart Nashville Rocker WNRQ-FM and The Josh Innes Show, are teaming up with local business owners to fight a new government ruling that bans alcohol consumption on many of Nashville’s “transpotainment” vehicles.

After 24 years as a Partner at Research Director, Inc., Charlie Sislen has announced his plans to retire on December 31, 2021. Sislen said the last 20 plus years have been a pleasure.

Southern California Public Radio is seeking to narrow the gap between newsrooms and the communities they serve. The Engaged Journalism initiative is made possible through grant support from the Knight Foundation.

Beasley Media Group’s 92.5 WXTU-FM, Philadelphia will celebrate the spirit and courage of Breast Cancer Survivors. A virtual celebration luncheon is set for November 11.

With the appointment of Jessica Rosenworcel as permanent chair at The FCC - and Gigi Sohn to fill the open seat - the FCC is finally back to a full compliment of Commissioners. We reached out to several radio executives and asked them what they believe the setup under Rosenworcel means for industry.

Following her Tuesday nomination by President Joe Biden, Jessica Rosenworcel said she was deeply humbled to be designated as Chair of the Federal Communications Commission. "It's an honor to work with my colleagues on the Commission and the agency’s talented staff."

Several affiliates have told Radio Ink that Westwood One has put The Dan Bongino Show into "best of" mode for the remainder of the week. His program was not on the radio yesterday. Bongino has been ranting about Cumulus' vaccine mandate. Here's what Bongino said on episode #1634 of his podcast.