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(By Marc Greenspan) We are now in a tight labor market. This broad shortage can be reflected in everything from entry-level low skill jobs to highly skilled trade jobs.

The third annual Super Listeners study will be released Wednesday, December 15, at 2 PM ET in a webinar from Edison Research, iHeartMedia and Ad Results Media.

WZRR Birmingham talker Matt Murphy said on his show Friday that he'll be the permanent noon to 3PM replacement for the late Phil Valentine on WWTN in Nashville. Valentine died because of complications from COVID-19 earlier this year. Both stations are owned by Cumulus.

(By Mike McVay) The November 2021 print issue of Radio Ink carried an article that I authored whereby I interviewed some leading content strategists, radio programmers, managers, owners, consultants and audio insight experts. This column continues that discussion.

Dennis Owsley, long-time host of St. Louis Public Radio's Jazz Unlimited program has died. Owsley hosted the program for more than 30 years before retiring in 2019.

(By Rick Fink) Options… Everyone likes options. The question is, how many options are too few or too many? The answer varies, and it depends upon whom you are talking to, who is selling, and who is buying.

(By Loyd Ford) You don’t need me to tell you that Covid isn’t over. Here is what’s important now,

Townsquare Media in Buffalo has hired Bob Barnett as Director of Content and Brand Manager for country station WYRK-FM and 'Relaxing Favorites' WMSX-FM. Barnett spent 21 years with Audacy in Rochester, including the last eight year as VP of  Programming.

Bonneville Denver's KOSI 101.1 raised more than $200,000 for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Denver. "Light The Houses" Radiothon raised $238,891.

KRS Audio Productions is offering “Christmas In Our Hometown” Special. The three-hour special is available for December 18-26, 2021.