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The importance of smaller and independent media has been proven time and again: Local audiences rely on radio and television stations in times of crisis. Forecast 2023 brings together a panel of resourceful and savvy independent broadcasters who share their view of the industry and their commitment to their markets.

Beasley Media Group's WJBR (99.5 FM, Mix 99.5) will host the Turkeython 2022 at a local grocery store in the Wilmington market in late November. Station employees will collect turkeys, ham and gift cards at an ACME supermarket there.

Beasley Media Group says its classic rock station WMGK (102.9 FM) will host the John DeBella Turkey Drop on Tuesday, November 22 in front of the Kimmel Central Building in Philadelphia. The benefit is the largest single-day food collection event in the area.

The Library of American Broadcasting Foundation, in partnership with  Benztown, the University of Maryland and the Broadcast Education Association are recording a zoom video session focused on Radio and Podcasting for colleges utilizing the LABF collection.

The Storic Media Podcast Network has launched "Legendary," a new conversational podcast hosted by music manager, Jonas Brother dad and songwriter Kevin Jonas, Sr. Each episode will last about an hour.

SiriusXM says its satellite and streaming radio service will debut Team Coco Radio November 15. Content on the channel will be curated by comedian Conan O'Brien himself.

Beasley Media Group reported Q3 earnings Monday, announcing a 1.5% increase over the same 3 months a year ago. Total revenue came in at $63.8 million for the Naples, FL based company.

AdLarge has released its Podcast Buying Guide V5.0, which highlights how to create a successful buying strategy in 2023. The guide examines the progression of the industry over the past few years and the advancement and innovation of the resources and tools available to the ad buying community. Download the guide HERE.

NAB CEO Curtis LeGeyt will sit down with Hearst Television President Jordan Wertlieb for an in-depth conversation at Forecast 2023 on November 16. Register HERE for the event.

Beasley Media Group says its southwest Florida radio stations will conduct interviews with military personnel as part of a broader awareness campaign for a veteran-focused local organization.