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iHeartMedia will continue as the exclusive audio partner in the U.S. for the upcoming Global Citizen Live music event. The partnership will broadcast performances from six continents on September 25.

'The Lower Bottoms' is a new scripted podcast series from iHeartMedia and Will Packer Media narrated by Kelsey Grammer. The ten-episode neo-noir-esque mystery is the first from the partnership.

Beasley Media Group has renewed a multiyear deal with WCSX-FM Morning Personality Big Jim O’Brien in Detroit. O'Brien has been with the station for 18 years, with the past six as morning host.

Rick Schneider is the Maine Public Network's new President/CEO. He takes over August 2. Schneider said he's thrilled "to join an organization that is so vital and beloved by residents across the state.”

Borrell's Local Marketing Trends takes a look at how media companies can bust the boutique stage. Almost half of the 5,500 digital agencies in the U.S. are run by media companies, but they're struggling to grow beyond being boutique shops.

David Kaplan, ESPN Chicago morning host, is getting ready for the 2nd Annual 'Walk as One Chicago'. The 24 mile trek around the Windy City is to raise money and awareness for 'Bernie's Book Bank'.

Erika Pulley-Hayes has been named the new general manager of WAMU Washington, D.C.’s, NPR news station. She moves to the American University station from Orlando where she led operations and resource allocation at WMFE and WMFV.

Nicole George-Middleton has been appointed as the Executive Director of the ASCAP Foundation. She will continue her work as the SVP of membership for the Foundation.

Syndicated tech radio host Kim Komando will be inducted into Arizona State University’s W.P. Carey School of Business Alumni of Fame for 2021. Komando graduated from ASU with a B.S. in Computer Information Systems in 1985.

The 69-year old Conservative talker joins a list of growing Republicans trying to unseat first-term Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom in a recall election this September. Elder is syndicated by the Salem Radio Netowork. Due to The FCC's Equal Time rule, Elder signed off his show Monday night while he runs.