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American Urban Radio Networks and ARC Software, announced Wednesday that they have entered into an agreement establishing ARC as the primary affiliate research and automation tool for the network.

iHeartMedia CEO Bob Pittman and Townsquare Media CEO Bill Wilson will be on stage today as the Country Radio Seminar kicks off day one, in-person, in Nashville. CRS is featuring panels called "Heads of State" this year which feature interviews with radio and record label CEO's.

The National Association of Broadcasters announced the 50 finalists for the 35th annual NAB Crystal Radio Awards. Winners will be announced on Tuesday, April 26 at the 2022 NAB Show in Las Vegas.

NPR is adding staff and resources to cover Russia’s aggression into Ukraine with support from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. CPB approved $500,000 in emergency funding to support NPR coverage in the region on Tuesday.

Wilbur is elevated to Senior Vice President of Affiliate Sales & Operations. He'll continue to lead the company’s affiliate sales, affiliate marketing, affiliate technical operations, and select content relationships.

News Radio 1290 WNBF in Binghamton, NY is celebrating its 95th anniversary. Townsquare Media owns the station in what's known as the Twin Tiers area of New York State.

Public Media Company has received grant funding to work with eight small public media stations in 2022 that serve diverse and/or rural audiences. The funding is from three foundations to provide customized insight and actionable plans for increased growth and local impact.

Benztown has added am advanced Country radio show prep service AmeriCountry to its roster of services. The content is specifically tailored to Country radio listeners, delivered to stations via a user-friendly platform.

Country Radio Seminar is bringing back the 16-player Ping Pong Tournament, “Paddle Royale,” to its after-hours schedule on Thursday, February 24. The event will feature top Country artists and prominent names in music programming competing for bragging rights and a championship trophy.

In 1977, WIBC News Director Fred Heckman, was thrust into the spotlight in Indianapolis. A kidnapper demanded to be interviewed by Heckman on his radio program.