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The National Association of Black Owned Broadcasters and The National Religious Broadcasters are voicing support for the Local Radio Freedom Act. The organizations have sent letters backing a resolution opposing "any new performance fee, tax, royalty or other charge" on radio.

WWMX-FM raised $1.425 million for Johns Hopkins Children's Center in Baltimore. The 34th annual Mix 106.5 Radiothon aired February 23 and 24.

Upside has jumped from number two to number one on the latest Media Monitors list. The Cash-Back App knocked insurance giant Progressive out of the top slot.

The Media Rating Council has awarded Media Monitors continuation of its accreditation for Radio and TV spot data. MRC has backed Media Monitors for its U.S. Radio spot data since 2008 and U.S. TV spot data since 2017.

VoodooVision, NuVoodoo Media Services Consumer Study, has new stats on GenZ, GenX and Millennials use of social media. The results are going to be examined during a series of free Webinars in March.

vCreative and Yamanair Creative have signed a long-term contract where vPro by vCreative will be the primary operational platform for all of Yamanair’s services.

During the CRS 2023 in Nashville health and wellness resources will be available. Attendees at the March 13-15 event in Nashville will have access to free healthcare information, emotional wellness check-ins, and information on services that improve the quality of life of broadcasters in acute financial need.

Mark Levin has jumped on YouTube to give his talk-show fans another platform for his daily insights and commentary. The YouTube channel will also feature classic archived content from the conservative talkers various program features.

John Catsimatidis, owner of Red Apple Media and 77 WABC, tells his story in “How Far Do You Want to Go? Lessons from a Common-Sense Billionaire”. The story chronicles his beginnings in the grocery business, his foray into politics, his purchase of a legacy NYC station and his on-air presence.

Josh Pollock has been promoted at WCVO-FM in Columbus, OH to morning show producer. Pollock will continue to serve as Social Media Director for 104.9 The River.