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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.

Black Information Network has promoted Andrea Coleman to VP of News Operations, while Mike Stevens becomes BIN’s first-ever Managing Editor. The leadership changes come after the passing of Tanita Myers, who joined BIN in 2020 and was VP of News Operations.

Earlier this week, East Valley Institute of Technology in Phoenix announced Michael Mallace as the new GM at High School radio station KVIT-FM. With fewer kids getting into radio than in the past, we reached out to Mike to pick his brain on what keeps the kids interested in joining our industry.

Radio Ink and The Center for Sales Strategy presents the Radio Masters Sales Summit, September 22-23 in Miami. The premier radio sales event brings you 45 speakers, panelists, and performers; making this a not to be missed two-day event.

iHeartMedia Sacramento’s KFBK News Radio, is celebrating 100 years since its first on-air broadcast on September 17, 1922 all week long. Since its first broadcast, KFBK has added to the 50,000 watt AM 1530, a simulcast on 93.1 FM.

iHeartMedia Division President Scott Hopeck has confirmed that Market Presidents Kelly Kibler (Dallas) and Matt Martin (San Antonio and Austin) are no longer with the company. Hopeck says Paul Corvino will now oversee those markets as the Region President. No reason for the change was given.