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(By Jeff McHugh) We received positive feedback on my recent article, Updating Your Station Brand, which included ideas like: Promote your star talent at least as much as your music -- if not more.

The state of California released the list of 41 candidates running in the recall of Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom. Former Salem syndicated host Larry Elder was not on that list. The Republican Conservative announced he was running July 12th.

Social Media is buzzing with praise for one of the industry's best programmers who passed away at the age of 92. Perhaps, Robby Bridges said it best, "On the Mt Rushmore of radio program directors." Guy Zapolean called him "One of the most creative minds ever." Charlie Van Dyke posted Blore's passing on Facebook where a lot of the industry is remembering Blore.

WYPR 88.1 FM, Baltimore, has been honored by two industry associations for its news and public affairs programming. The station received a total of 15 awards.

(By Ed Ryan) After 12 hours of interviews with revenue generating podcasters, I have one major regret. I couldn't take notes fast enough. These podcasting pros provided so much new information, anyone who attended will most certainly have an advantage as the podcasting revenue pie heads toward $1 Billion. Here are a few examples.

With the FCC rejecting former CEO Larry Wilson's bid to thwart Alpha's reorganization and Thursday's final bankruptcy court approval, could Alpha once again become a buyer? Let's find out what the CEO says about that...

The cast of The Bob & Tom Show held a night of live comedy at the Irving Theater in Indianapolis, raising $10,000 to send Indianapolis area children to summer camp.

Marketplace, in partnership with Westwood One will offer a new 60-second show, 'Marketplace Minute™,' to public radio stations across the country. The twice daily, one-minute program will provide up-to-the-moment economic news.

The party is over at KPTT, Denver. iHeartMedia has rebranded '95.7 The Party' to 'Hits 95.7'.

Boston's NPR News Station, is ending its first-ever capital campaign. WBUR raised more than $35 million to expand local journalism initiatives.