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(By Michael Kay) The Independent Broadcasters Association is pleased to join forces with Radio Ink with our “In-Focus” Conference by presenting the inaugural “IBA Day” on Wednesday, September 21st, at the Intercontinental at Doral in Miami.

How did Breaking Points hosts Krystall Ball and Saagar Enjeti turn 10,000 followers into subscribers in 2 days? Enjeti explains exactly how in episode #3 of our weekly series How to Make Real Money Podcasting with Ed Ryan and Traci DeForge. WATCH or LISTEN.

Amazon’s live radio app AMP has launched a new creator fund which will give hosts on the app free money depending on how well they engage with their audiences There are millions of dollars in the new fund, according to TechCrunch, and several factors go into determining who gets what. Get the details HERE.

Syndicated radio host Dave Ramsey hosted two events in Arizona this week with Bonneville affiliate KTAR-FM. Building Wealth Live was held at the Central Christian Church in Mesa. Both nights sold out with over 4,000 attendees.

Benztown President Dave Denes has released two new episodes of his podcast Chachi Loves Everybody. The shows feature Eddie Pappani, host of "The Show" on Rock 105.3 FM in San Diego and Q103.3 in Temecula, and Sona Movesian, Conan O’Brien’s Executive Assistant and Co-Host of Conan Needs a Friend. LISTEN

Public radio station 101.9 WDET in Detroit is kicking off a fund drive. The listener-driven campaign is hoping to raise $300,000.

“Radio Works for Healthcare" is the next program in RAB's Radio Works Initiative. The September 21 webinar will feature speakers focused on helping sellers gain a better understanding of what has become one of radio’s most important ad categories.

Michael Biondo is the new President of Business Development and Strategic Partnerships for iHeartMedia. He previously served as Executive Vice President, Strategic Business Operations of the iHeartMedia Networks Group. 

Hartford, CT radio station WDRC is celebrating 100 years. The station, that bills itself as Connecticut's first radio station, is planning a special celebration Saturday September 17.

David "DaveMan" Bjorklund is returning to WLVQ-FM in Columbus, OH. He hosted middays at the Columbus Radio Group station from 1994-2006.