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The Conclave board has announced dates for Conclave 45. The conference will take place in Minneapolis from Tuesday, June 20 – Wednesday, June 21, 2023. Conclave is a conference that focuses on programmers, talent, and managers. 

Salem Media Group announced the launch of a new podcast called Answers for Elders, featuring features Seattle-based radio host, Suzanne Newman, an advertising executive turned family caregiver,

The Radio Advertising Bureau's National Radio Talent System has relaunched its Missouri Broadcasters Association talent institute at Lindenwood University. The talent institute is being underwritten by Hubbard Radio and MBA.

Country Radio Seminar is offering a $249 day pass for CRS 2023, which are limited to two per person. CRS also says the Digital Music Summit will return, with admission included in regular registration and available to purchase with a day pass.

The National Association of Broadcasters Leadership Fund on Thursday launched the Future Leaders Fund, which aims to support the foundation's mission of creating a more-diverse, innovative and vibrant workforce in the industry.

Acclaimed actor Tom Hanks is taking over a Pittsburgh public radio station on Thanksgiving Day. For 11 hours, WYEP 91.3 FM will curate songs hand-picked by Hanks, interspersed with his commentary on music history.

SiriusXM's Stitcher was the top podcast platform according to the October Triton Digital Podcast Ranker. Stitcher came in with nearly 59.8 million average weekly downloads and 15.5 million average weekly users.

Oswaldo Díaz and reVolver Podcasts are launching a new podcast focused on the 2022 World Cup tournament. The show will see Díaz, as his character Eranzo, travel to Qater, where he will offer his insight and commentary on the World Cup.

Forecast 2023 was held at The Harvard Club in New York City on Wednesday in front of a Standing Room Only crowd, and with a sold out slate of sponsorships. Radio and Television executives from all across the country heard revenue predictions for the year ahead, how both industries can fight the big tech companies for revenue, and what to expect - or not expect - from Washington DC.