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It's finally time to meet again. It's been too long since broadcasters have been able to gather, meet and discuss the issues, challenges, opportunities that matter. Forecast is back - live, in person, and bigger than ever.

(By Buzz Knight) It’s the most wonderful time of the year. A time when hope springs eternal when many brain cells get expunged in the budget process for 2022. Ok, it is not necessarily the most wonderful time of the year, but it is a vital time for every business to take a step back and prepare for the next year.

Shelly Easton has been named PD for iHeartMedia's WKKT-FM in Charlotte. Easton said, “I am so thrilled to be back in the country format. To be able to rejoin the company where I launched my programming career, is a dream come true.”

To help educate the next generation about alternatives to student loans, Ramsey Solutions is offering every teacher in the U.S. free access to the documentary Borrowed Future: How Student Loans Are Killing the American Dream, which was produced by Dave Ramsey.

With Darren Davis leaving iHeart soon, Chris Williams is being elevated to the role of General Manager & Chief Product Officer for iHeartRadio. Williams will report directly to Conal Byrne, CEO of iHeartMedia’s Digital Audio Group.

LatinX 103.7 FM/1490 AM WCCM, will carry the Boston Red Sox/Houston Astros American League Championship Series. The Costa Media Boston Spanish language station will broadcast the games starting October 15.

104.3 The Fan (KKFN-FM) has planned a full slate of postgame shows for the Colorado Avalanche and Denver Nuggets. More than 160 shows are planned following every regular and postseason games.

The BBC was honored with the New York Festivals 2021 Broadcaster of the Year Award. The BBC award-winning entries according to festival officials captivated listeners with exceptional storytelling in News, Podcasts, and Dramas.

102.7 KIIS FM, Los Angeles welcomes Gabby Diaz to Middays. She will also be heard on iHeartMedia San Francisco sister station WiLD 94.9.

Three Spanish Broadcasting System Executives have been honored by Billboard Magazine. SBS Chairman/CEO Raúl Alarcón, President/COO/EVP Albert Rodriguez, and Executive VP Programming Jesus Salas; were named 2021 "Latin Power Players".