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Long-time Columbia, South Carolina host Benji Norton has died unexpectedly. He worked at Alpha's Classic Rocker Fox 102.3 FM in Columbia. The station posted news of his death on the station’s website and on social media.

G Accelerate Networks has signed a deal with Bridge Ratings Media Research. The arrangement gives G Accelerate exclusive advertising and affiliate sales rights to Bridge Ratings’ StreamStats.

Alex Siciliano has joined the NAB as senior communications strategist. In this newly created position, Siciliano will lead NAB’s public relations efforts on advocacy issues, developing and implementing media relations strategies to advance broadcasters’ policy agenda before Congress and the FCC.

From iHeartPodcast Network’s Cool Zone Media comes a new original podcast called Cool People Who Did Cool Stuff, hosted by author Margaret Killjoy. The show unpacks history’s most iconic revolts, trailblazers and those who have fought to be free. LISTEN

Randi Zuckerberg, will host a new SiriusXM original podcast. "Crypto Café With Randi Zuckerberg" will feature both casual and educational conversations with metaverse experts, tech futurists, and top business executives.

The Freakonomics Radio Network has hired Neal Carruth as Executive Vice President and General Manager. Carruth most recently led NPR’s news podcasting strategy, and his responsibilities at Freakonomics Radio Network will include helping to set the strategic and editorial direction of the organization.

Indeed continues to put up the big numbers on the Media Monitors list. The job site continues to hold on to the top slot on the weekly tally sheet.

Brighter Media Group’s flagship radio station, 95.1 SHINE-FM (WRBS-FM), will rebrand as BRIGHT-FM. The group is taking the name from Bright FM HD-2 which will be renamed in the future.

(By Randy Lane) Seattle is finally opening up after one of the nation’s longest lockdowns. After two years of no prizes or in-person interaction, Star 101.5’s Moug and Angie are suddenly flooded with cash, Lizzo concert tickets, Amy Schumer tickets, and more!

Brian Philips has been promoted to Chief Content Officer for content across all Cumulus platforms. He previously served as Executive Vice President, Content and Audience.