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On the same day the FDA gave final approval for the Pfizer vaccine, Beasley Media Group became the third major radio company to require employees get vaccinated, following Cumulus and Radio One. Beasley employees have until November first to get fully vaccinated.

With so many new devices, apps and digital streaming platforms now available, some may be surprised that streaming number is still so low. Even though over-the-air listening is a dominant 88%, the 12% number is the highest ever, and it made a decent one-year jump.

iHeartMedia's 24/7 Black Information Network is expanding its local news coverage in all 32 markets in January. That will create new employment opportunities including multiple news anchor and reporter positions, a Managing Editor, and a Podcast Managing Editor.

Talk about a loyal listening audience. Syndicated talker Glenn Beck called on his listeners for funds to rescue approximately 5,000 Christians – mainly women and children - trapped in Afghanistan.

The Chicago Red Stars of the National Women’s Soccer League and Univision Chicago, are partnering for a special Spanish-language broadcast of an upcoming match. The September 25 match against the Portland Thorns; will be available to fans on Univision Sports Radio WRTO 1200 AM, UniMás TV and TUDN.

IBA members will have an opportunity to hear from former Entercom executive Michael Doyle who launched his own company called The Sales MD.The IBA is hosting a webinar with Doyle Thursday at 4PM. For over 10 years Doyle led sales training for Entercom.

The Massachusetts Broadcasters Hall of Fame luncheon has been postponed. Officials say vaccination numbers in the Bay State are good, but it felt an increasing number of attendees would not be comfortable in the luncheon setting.

For a second week Progressive is at the top of the Media Monitors chart. Gearing up for holiday travel NHTSA is number two on the list. The top five were: Progressive (53,597), National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (50,533), Indeed (49,178), Babbel (36,569), Geico (33,538).

Benztown and P1 media group continue the 'Global Radio Ideas' webinar series on August 26. 'Programming in 2021: What it Takes to Win' will feature Gary Berkowitz, CEO Berkowitz Broadcast Consulting.

CBS This Morning aired a feature on WCCO Minnesota weekend host Shelleta Brundidge. The reason for the feature was because Brundidge's son, who recently turned 15, did not ask for a new phone or an Xbox for his birthday. He asked his mom to get the COVID-19 vaccine. And that's what she did. Watch it HERE.