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(By Michael Doyle) The radio industry isn’t brilliant at change. Think about it. When deregulation allowed us to own groups of stations in a single market, we decided to call them “clusters.” What’s the first word that comes to mind when you hear “cluster?” Don’t say it out loud or your mother will wash your mouth out with soap.

Key Networks is partnering with Summit Technology group to offer the ATMOS Weather Reporting product. ATMOS uses AI enhanced natural text-to-speech to provide forecast and emergency alert information.

The Josh Innes Show on iHeart's WNRQ/105.9 Rock is continuing its Don't Lose The Booze campaign. Nashville Metro Council has passed a bill that will restrict alcohol use on 'Music City' party vehicles and Innes is on a mission.

The first ever Hip Hop History Month is being marked by a new 'Hip Hop Forever' station on Pandora. The station will feature four artist-curated modes highlighting hip hop music from the 80s through today.

Fox Nation has teamed up with SiriusXM to launch a limited run channel. The Fox Nation Channel will be made available on channel 104 from November 1st through November 19th.

WRIF-FM, Detroit Program Director Jade Springart has been honored with the "One to Watch" award from the Radio Hall Of Fame in Chicago. Springart is the first female PD in the stations 50 year history.

Ashley Gorniak is the New Promotions Manager for El Dorado Broadcasters. The group owns six stations and an on-line news site in the market.

101.3 KDWB, Minneapolis / St. Paul has added Drake Webb to 'The Dave Ryan Show'. Webb comes to the Twin Cities from WKSZ-FM in Green Bay.

The nations need for employees is keeping Indeed at the top of the Media Monitors list. This is the third week heading up the list.

Radio One has launched La Grande 101.5 FM WIZF HD-2 in Cincinnati. The station features a fusion of regional Mexican and tropical music.