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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.

Jacobs Media along with Don Anthony and Talentmasters have conducted their third annual survey for radio talent. 600 on-air personalities, hosts, and producers discussed how COVID has impacted their jobs and livelihood. They're hosting a webinar Wednesday to discuss the results. REGISTER

On Sunday afternoon, following the death of 61-year old Phil Valentine from COVID-19, Cumulus Nashville Market Manager Allison Warren issued a statement about Valentine's passing that ended with, "Please go get vaccinated," in capital letters. Here's Warren's full statement.

Power News Radio Network has added two new programs covering Historically Black College and University Football. The shows feature scores, highlights, conference reports and interviews.

(By Rick Fink) As media reps, we make sales calls for a variety of different reasons. Depending on the stage of your relationship with a client, each call has a different purpose.