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Katz Media Group has promoted Scott Porretti to President of Katz Digital Audio. Porretti will continue to oversee all Katz Digital Audio offerings, manage relationships with Katz partners, and be responsible to grow podcasting and programmatic digital audio on behalf of Katz' partners.

Tim Burt is the Founder of The Production Director Academy. He says, "Traditional broadcasting schools and universities usually focus on the technical side of producing commercials, and don’t focus enough on copywriting, voicing spots, and avoiding copyrighted material in ads."

Tony Coles, Black Information Network President, has joined the RAB Board of Directors. Coles also serves as Division President, iHeartMedia Multiplatform Group.

Melissa Harris-Perry has been named Host and Managing Editor of The Takeaway. The nationally-syndicated public radio news program airs on more than 300 stations nationwide.

Cumulus Kansas City stations and team won three KC Mix Awards. The awards are presented by Media Mix, a non-profit organization working to connect and support advertising in the KC area.

'Country Countdown USA' host Lon Helton has been named “Broadcast Personality of the Year” Award for a Weekly National Show by the Country Music Association. The award will be presented at the 55th Annual CMA Awards Show, November 10, in Nashville.

Taylor J is the new Program Director for 107.5 KISS FM, Des Moines. She moves up from Assistant PD and will continue her Midday show at the iHeartMedia station.

Mo'Kelly and The Mo'Kelly Show was honored as a finalist in five different categories for the Southern California Journalism Awards. Among the categories, 'Radio Journalist of the Year'.

Indeed has worked its way back to the number one spot on this weeks Media Monitors list. Indeed aired more than 51,000 spots on radio stations across the country last week.

Nielsen took the wraps off a new brand campaign, including a new identity. Nielsen says the changes reflect the company's transformation of its culture and a redefined strategy focused solely on the global future of media.