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A new report from iHeartPodcasts sheds light on growth and evolving trends within the podcasting landscape in the United States. According to the data, podcast reach in the US has reached an all-time high in 2023 and has a surprising comparison to Netflix.

Libsyn's podcast advertising marketplace AdvertiseCast has released the monthly CPM rates for April 2023. Based on actual sales data from thousands of shows, the average CPM rate for a 60-second ad spot in April 2023 had nearly a $1.00 increase compared to the previous month.

According to the latest data from Media Monitors for the week ending April 30, there was a shocking disappearance of one major advertiser from the top five. Fortunately, the total play across the top five remains much stronger to start Q2 after a weak national Q1 raised red flags.

iHeartMedia Boston's Sports Director has debuted the market's first and only nightly sports betting program. The Gambler with Adam Kaufman launched Monday, May 1 on AM 680 WRKO. Kaufman hosts with featured contributions from Dan Watkins and Brian Antonelli.

Author D.X. Ferris has launched Talkin' Slayer: A Podcast And Half-Assed Audiobook, the first podcast dedicated entirely to the thrash metal band Slayer. The podcast will serve as an expanded audiobook version of his biography "Slayer 66 & 2/3: A Metal Band Biography, Postmortem Remastered Edition."

A longtime iHeartMedia New York City morning anchor is retiring after 37 years at 710 WOR and serving eleven morning shows. He initially planned to retire three years ago but postponed his departure when the COVID-19 pandemic hit. His final day on the air will be May 31.

Mike Cutchall has been appointed as the Vice President and Market Manager of Beasley Media Group's Las Vegas cluster. He assumes the position immediately after serving as the interim Market Manager. Cutchall has experience with executive roles in multiple radio companies.

The National Association of Broadcasters has opened the nomination window for the 2023 Marconi Radio Awards through the end of May. The winners of the 2023 Marconi Radio Awards will be announced during a special dinner program on October 25 during the NAB Show New York.

Radio Ink is pleased to announce the finalists for the prestigious 2023 Medallas de Cortez awards, recognizing excellence in Hispanic radio programming, sales, and management. Finalists will be honored, and the winners announced, at the Hispanic Radio Conference in Miami this June.

Break out the rhinestones: SiriusXM is teaming with country superstar Carrie Underwood for an exclusive year-round channel. Starting in June, Carrie's Country will be available to all North American subscribers. The launch coincides with the return of her Las Vegas residency.