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Over the next few weeks Spotify will be rolling out auto-generated podcast transcripts. The new service will start out in beta for select Spotify original and exclusive podcasts. The feature will allow users to read the text of podcasts on their phones either with or without sound.

Sales and syndication network Focus360 has unveiled a new look, including a new website, logo, ad campaign and campaign slogan for 2021, “Speak Volumes.”

Nick Cannon will be a familiar face at the NAB show this year in Vegas. On October 9th Cannon will discuss his long-running career in television during NAB’s Sales and Management Television Exchange. And, on Sunday, October 10th, Cannon will appear during an NAB celebrity session.

The Independent Broadcasters Association's next members-only webinar, Selling In The Culture of Response, will be held Tuesday, May 25 at 2PM Eastern. AnalyticOwl Chief Revenue officer Paul Agase will be the presenter.

Today at 5PM Women Behind The Mic will feature Bonneville AC KOIT-FM San Francisco's Joey Fortman on this week's Clubhouse panel. Fortman will discuss how she created Reality Moms and her successful return to  radio after spending a few years away.

Colorado Public Radio announced the hiring of LaToya Linzey as its new senior vice president, people and culture. Prior to CPR, Linzey served as a senior human resource business partner for the City and County of Denver.

How many times have you had to explain to someone what the new social media app Clubhouse is, or explain to them how to use it? Edison Research says 15% of social media users over the age of 18 have used Clubhouse.

The NAB Leadership Foundation has announced its latest class of Broadcast Leadership Training graduates. The program teaches the fundamentals of purchasing, owning and operating radio and television stations.

iHeartMedia Delaware’s 94.7 WDSD-FM, Fox Sports 1290 WWTX-AM and 1410 WDOV-AM will continue to serve as the Blue Hens’ flagship radio stations for the next seven athletic seasons. Blue Hens’ football play-by-play coverage has been on WDSD since the 1999 season.

Beasley Media Group Philadelphia has announced details for the 2021 92.5 XTU Anniversary Show. The show will feature Jason Aldean and other Nashville recording artists.