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As of September 1, a NAB-supported resolution preventing new laws that would implement new royalty fees on Radio for airplay reached a majority in the House. This all but quashed the music industry-pushed "American Music Fairness Act" from gaining enough votes for passage. That hasn't stopped supporters from introducing companion legislation in the Senate. But, does it have legs?

The winners of the 2022 Radio Wayne Awards for excellence in sales and sales management were announced Thursday at Radio Ink's Radio Masters Sales Summit in Miami. It was the 20th year for the awards. Here are your winners...

Mel Robbins, already riding high from six number one ranked Audible Original productions of her self-help books, is producing a podcast. The Mel Robins Podcast will debut October 6.

Longtime WWJ anchor Jackie Paige will move to mornings and join Jonathan Carlson. Paige will also host middays on News Radio 950 in Detroit.

'It Was Said' kicks off its second season September 28. The podcast offers a historical journey into the inspirational speeches of generation-defining figures.

'K[NO]W MERCY' has the popular sports analyst, Stephen A. Smith, bringing his insight and analysis to a wide range of topics outside of sports. The podcast launches September 26 and will drop three-times a week.

Podcast Radio will be part of the NAB Show in New York in October. The UK based company will be setting out its plans to expand to the US and its vision for the future at its Podcast Futures event October 19.

Stitcher Media held on to the number one spot on the latest Triton Digital Top Sales Networks Report. Audacy Podcast Network checked in at number two on the August Report.

The New York City Radio Committee, a joint partnership of all the major radio broadcasters in New York City, has developed a marketing campaign to promote the power of radio. The multi-media campaign will focus a special emphasis on advertising agencies and businesses that purchase advertising.

The Golden State Warriors have signed a multi-year contract extension with their flagship radio station KGMZ-FM. The partnership began prior to the 2016-17 season and has included four NBA Finals appearances and three NBA titles.