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Seattle Sports and Bonneville International report that after just one day the “John Clayton Memorial Fund” raised more than $41,000. The Fund will benefit the Multiple Sclerosis Society, a MS research organization.

SummitMedia has hired Kelsey Schuler as Assistant Program Director, Music Director, and afternoon personality for 104.7 WZZK Birmingham, Alabama. She joins the station from Alpha Media in Amarillo where she was Digital Content Director and midday host at KGNC.

Social media star and fitness instructor Cody Rigsby has been added to the NAB Show Main Stage Session agenda. “You’re Doing Great, Boo: In Conversation With Peloton's Cody Rigsby”, is set for April 26 in Las Vegas.

The family of Pervis Spann, along with his radio family at WVON and its parent company, Midway Broadcasting Corporation, have announced a series of public events to celebrate his life. Spann passed away last week; he was 89.

Minnesota Public Radio News has launched a new reporting series that aims to tell authentic narratives of diverse communities throughout Minnesota. 'North Star Journey: A journal exploring the history and culture of Minnesota communities', will feature weekly radio segments, web stories and multimedia components.

Bill Lacy, one of Buffalo's longest running morning personalities, has announced his retirement from radio after a 50-year career. Lacy has anchored the Classic Hits 104.1 (WHTT-FM) morning show since joining the station in April 2002.

SiriusXM is partnering with Pantheon Media to launch Basic! The original SXM Podcast explores the glory days of cable television, celebrating an era in pop culture.

The NAB Radio Board has approved an on-air campaign to educate listeners on The American Music Fairness Act. The goal of the campaign is to educate listeners to the harm of legislation that would impose another fee on free radio.

The six newest Eastlan markets are: Chico CA, Hot Springs AR, Redding CA, San Angelo TX, Utica NY and Waco TX. Galaxy CEO Ed Levine, who owns stations in Utica, said it’s time to change.

The Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio organization has extended the deadline for applications for its 2022 Mildred Carter Mentoring Program to Tuesday, March 29, 2022.