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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ran the most commercials on radio stations across the country last week, according to data published on Tuesday. Boost Mobile was the top corporate organization with over 53,900 spots.

Westwood One has released a new brand study that shows consumers generally believe new media platforms find success at the expense of older ones, though survey data suggests that's not always the case. It also offers data to show that traditional radio doesn't have a lower reach compared to other media.

The Federal Communications Commission has been stalled at 4 members even since President Biden took office and nominated GiGi Sohn for the 5th and final spot on The Commission. And while Sohn couldn't get through the Senate during Biden's first two years, he's sticking with her as his nominee.

Norfolk State University's WNSB (91.1 FM) has launched a new morning show. The Fresh Start Morning Show features DJ Bee and Cheryl Wilkerson, who have a collective five decades of broadcast experience, along with graduate students Braxton Harris and Sam Burwell.

The Public Radio Exchange (PRX) has partnered with Project Brazen and Goat Radio on a new eight-part podcast called The Sound that explores a mysterious medical illness experienced by some workers at the American embassy in Cuba.

Bonneville International says it has launched a new digital brand focused on sports in Denver. The cornerstone of the brand, called Denver Sports, is a robust website and associated mobile app that will offer news, columns and videos centered around Denver sports teams.

Beasley Media Group has appointed Ariana Sheehan as its director of digital content strategy. In her role at Beasley, Sheehan will work with executives Erika Beasley and Jennifer Williams to create digital content strategies that help grow Beasley's online audience.

Beasley Media has brought "Screamin' Scott" Randall to its Detroit classic rock station, WCSX (94.7 FM). Randall moves from active rock station WRIF (101.1 FM), where he hosted weeknights; Aimee Faykosh will fill in during the night at WRIF until the station can find a permanent host.

iHeartMedia has hired Jessamyn McIntyre as APD at Seattle sports station KJR-FM. McIntyre's hiring by iHeartMedia returns her to the broadcasting industry. She joins from the Washington State Department of Health, where she worked in an executive communications role.

Salem Media says it has added Scott & Sam to its weekly syndication lineup. Scott and Sam have hosted a morning show on Salem's Los Angeles station KFSH (95.9 FM) over the last six years; Salem will produce the syndicated version, which will air weekdays.