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The NAB is days away from a return to a live in-person event in Las Vegas following a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. And, according to one report if 50% of the audience from 2019 shows up, that would be a win.

Crista Media, part of the Crista family of ministries, has announced appointments for three executives that will form a new leadership structure for its stations in Seattle (KCMS SPIRIT 105.3, KCIS 630) and Bellingham (KWPZ PRAISE 106.5).

The new state-of-the-art media production facility at The National Association of Broadcasters headquarters in Washington D.C. has been completed. The buildout of the facility, including a studio and media hub, was made possible by donations of equipment and studio design services.

'Getting Higher Sales Now In A Crowded Market!' is being hosted by Loyd Ford of Rainmaker Pathway Consulting Works and Alec Drake from Drake Media Group. The podcast will focus on "leveraging a political mid-term bonanza; filling the summer months with NTR gold; and building a stronger business base."

Marketron is launching a new video podcast series on its YouTube channel. "Beyond Impressions: Insights From Broadcast Experts," will kick off at the 2022 NAB Show, April 23-27 in Las Vegas.

Cumulus has hired veteran Country programmer Steve Rixx as PD for KAYD-FM in Beaumont. Most recently, Rixx was Ops Manager and PD for Country station 101.7 KSAM-FM and Classic Hits station KHVL-FM in Huntsville, TX.

From the iHeartPodcast Network comes a new original podcast called Too Much Information. The series will give listeners the secret history, behind-the-scenes details and little-known facts about movies, music and TV shows.

Through a partnership with Beasley Media Group; Key Networks will be offering Esports features 'Quick Hits' and 'Game Pop'. The short features are produced by Benztown, and are designed for both sports and music stations.

The Radio Advertising Bureau, BMI and Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio, have announced that the 14th annual 'Rising Through the Ranks' will be held in 2022 as a hybrid event. Two virtual sessions will take place July 26 and August 2 prior to the in-person event August 9-11 in Nashville.

Devon Doers has been named Vice President of Sales for iHeartMedia Minneapolis. Doers joins the iHeart team from Bozeman, Montana, where he was Director of Sales for Townsquare Media.