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(By Charlie Sislen) I can’t even count the number of radio station pitches I’ve seen that include a coverage map. While a coverage map can be informative, it has very little value to most advertisers.

(By Mike McVay) Why is everyone always afraid to try something new? Obviously, the risk/reward analysis has to be done before taking any risk, otherwise you’re relying on luck, which isn’t very reliable.

(By Rick Fink) The first day of fall was Wednesday, September 22nd, and if you’re a homeowner, we all know what that means. It’s time for “Fall Cleanup!”

NRG's KQKQ in Omaha has launched “Nikki & Spicoli Mornings.” The new show pairs current KQKQ morning host, Nikki Oswald, with Jason Spicoli who joins from crosstown non-comm, 89.7 The River, where he was the host of “Spicoli’s Morning Fiasco” for the past 18 years.

Car Talk launched as a local show on WBUR in Boston back in 1977, hosted by Tom and Ray Magliozzi, also known as Click and Clack. In 1987 the show went national and was a huge success for NPR.

Radio Ink would like to give a big shout to Frank Ray who wowed the crowd last week at our Hispanic Radio Conference. With his unique mix of Latino and Country Music, Ray had everyone ready to dance all afternoon. Check out more from Frank HERE and watch for more coverege from our conference all week long in the Radio Ink headlines.

US 104.9 (KIIK-FM) is broadcasting 'New Country' in the Quad Cities. Townsquare Media flipped Classic Hits 104.9 KIIK-FM to US 104.9.

iHeartMedia Boston and Needham Bank have signed a multi-year sponsorship agreement. The bank based, in the Boston suburb, will be the exclusive sponsor of the WBZ NewsRadio Traffic Copter.

iHeartMedia Pittsburgh and Duquesne University have signed a broadcast agreement. Duke football and men’s basketball games will be heard on 970 ESPN (WBGG) 104.7 HD2.

Lee Hill is the first Executive Editor for GBH News. Hill is the executive producer for 'The Takeaway' at WNYC in New York. GBH News is a local news provider in Boston, using a multiplatform newsroom that includes GBH 89.7 Boston’s Local NPR station, TV and digial.