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Newark public radio station WBGO (88.3 FM) was honored with eight awards from the New Jersey Society of Professional Journalists in early November. Several WBGO programs received awards, including The Black Church: WBGO Panel Discussion

The latest episode of the Borrell's Local Marketing Trends podcast features an interview with Shari Bower, an economic expert and the regional executive of the Miami branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta.

Steve Leeds, SiriusXM's vice president of talent, was interviewed on the latest episode of the Takin' a Walk podcast with Buzz Knight. Buzz says, "Leeds is always passionate about music, media and the personalities in the mix."

The Library of American Broadcasting Foundation announced the appointment of WSBT South Bend (Channel 22, CBS) General Manager Sally Brown to their board of directors for 2023. Six others will serve three-year terms, while three will serve two-year terms.

WAQI-AM and WQBA-AM Miami listener Pedro Roig has had his attempt to stop the $60 million Latino Media Network purchase of 18 radio stations from TelevisaUnivision denied by the FCC's Audio Division.

Jacobs Media has opened registration for commercial radio stations in the U.S. and Canada to participate in Techsurvey 2023. Techsurvey 2023 will build on 2022 data, with an opportunity to assess the media climate in post-pandemic North America, including work from home and time spent accessing media while driving. REGISTER

Audacy's EVP of Programming Jeff Sottolano announced on Monday that Matt Volk will be leaving Audacy at the end of this year. Sottolano hired Volk two years ago to oversee the build out of Audacy's BetQL Network. Volk is returning Boston where he's taken a job in sports Television.  

Hubbard's West Palm Beach country station WIRK (103.1 FM) raised more than $11,000 for a local food bank during a three-day charity broadcast. The donations are the equivalent of over 55,000 meals for the food bank.

Employment services provider Indeed continued to hold its rank as the most-run spot on stations coast-to-coast for the third consecutive week in a row, with a slight increase in spots run compared to the prior week; Progressive moved to second.

Cumulus Media's Detroit-based Hot AC station WDVD (96.3 FM) will present Blaine and Laurie's Christmas Bash on Thursday, December 15. The acoustic concert will feature performances by American Authors, the Band Camino and Colbie Caillat.