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Red Apple's WABC in New York City has hired Noam Laden as News Director, host of the daily 5am WABC News Hour with Noam Laden, and top-of-the-hour news anchor during The Sid & Friends Morning Show.

(By Traci Long DeForge) In the ever-growing world of podcasts, standing out from the crowd can be a challenge. With millions of podcasts available, how do you make sure yours is the one people are listening to and talking about?

(By Buzz Knight) The new rules impact every facet of the game-pitching, hitting, base running and fielding. So, what can radio learn from MLB’s changes to improve and strengthen its game?

Beasley Media Group named their WKML-FM studio in Fayetteville after recently retired Regional Vice President Danny Highsmith. Highsmith worked at Beasley Media Group for 51 years in a variety of capacities.

Cumulus Media's New Country 96.3 and 99.5 The Wolf raised $201,675 for Cook Children's Hospital at a star-studded Texas Independence Jam. The second annual concert brought out ten acts, with a grand finale honoring a Country legend on-stage.

Westwood One will present a broadcast slate of 20 NCAA Men’s Basketball games from Conference Championship Week as well as three broadcasts of Women’s Championship games. Coverage Includes 23 Games between Saturday, March 4th and Sunday, March 12th, 2023.

WPZS-FM, Praise 100.9 in Charlotte has promoted Melanie Pratt to Assistant Program Director. Pratt, who joined the station in 2006, will continue her midday show on the Urban One station.

Audacy has launched Front Range Country 103.1 (KQKS-HD2), a new station in Denver featuring the best of 90s country and more. Comedy 103.1 will move to (KQMT-99.5 HD2).

The latest Marketron Webinar will feature local SEM selling strategies and tips for local media sellers. The webinar for third-party digital sellers is set for March 9.

Country Radio Seminar has announced the lineup for the “Team UMG at the Ryman” luncheon event, to be held during CRS 2023 in Nashville March 14. The event offers CRS attendees a chance to witness some of the biggest names in country music perform in one of the genre’s most iconic venues, the iconic Ryman Auditorium in downtown Nashville.