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The National Association of Broadcasters hosted a virtual town hall Thursday to brief NAB members on the issues it will be fighting for as Congress begins its 118th session and the House of Representatives switches party control.

It is estimated that up to 50% of people who end up at a children's hospital did not expect it when waking up that day. Radio plays a significant role in supporting local member hospitals providing care for thousands of kids.  

The findings of a pair of studies released by Cumulus Media's Westwood One division claims sports fans who listen to play-by-play coverage on AM and FM radio are more engaged and more likely to make major purchases across several key sectors compared to casual fans who watch events on television.

iHeartMedia's iHeartPodcasts has released a new true crime show called Murder in Miami, produced by Lauren Bright Pacheco and Phil Stanford. The show explores the nefarious world of Lamar Chester, who died shortly after being connected to a drug-smuggling ring.

New discounted rates for students and unemployed individuals have been revealed for the 2023 Country Radio Seminar. The rate for those who are unemployed is $199; the student rate discount is $149. Single day passes are also now available to purchase.

Beasley Media Group says Sarah Weaver has been promoted to PD at WKML-FM in Fayetteville. Weaver joined the station as a media personality in 2016 and was named co-host of The Big Wake-Up morning show the following year.

Amazon's Audible is distributing a new podcast produced by Playboy in partnership with Audio Up that re-creates seven iconic celebrity interviews that appeared in the articles (yes, the articles) of the magazine over the last few decades.

Kaylin Mozden, one of Radio Ink's "30 and Under Superstars," has been named mid-day host at Cumulus' WTCB (106.7 FM) in Columbia, South Carolina. She will be heard on the station from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., starting January 26.

Key Networks has hired Mike Iverson as a Senior Account Executive for the company. Iverson joins Key from Ryan Seacrest Enterprises, where he was SVP, Sales and Corporate Partnerships for over 10 years.

Audacy has promoted three to executive roles overseeing various alternative rock clusters throughout the company, including Christine Malovets (pictured) who now serves as Audacy's VP of Alternative Programming and Operations.