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Portland’s News Radio 1190 KEX, has added The Buck Sexton Show to its lineup. The popular, nationally syndicated program can be heard weekdays 3-5 p.m. PT.

WFAN sports talker Mike Francesa launched his app called "Mike'sOn" about a year ago. Fans had to pay $8.99 per month or $99 per year for his content. On Tuesday, it was announced that Entercom purchased the app and it will be rolled into Radio.com where the content will be free.

Vibenomics is a cloud-based, managed service provider of audio experience solutions to location-based businesses and connected cities. On Tuesday, Vibenomics announced the launch of an audio out-of-home advertising marketplace which will be headed by former Emmis SVP Paul Brenner.

In a move that will be welcomed by mental health professionals and patients alike, Entercom has announced a two-hour live, commercial-free broadcast special, “I’m Listening,” to raise awareness around mental health and mark the start of National Suicide Prevention Week.

Envision and the GAB Radio Network recently shared their weekend lineup for the Smart Talk Radio Network, a new 24/7 talk format.

Westwood One embarks on its 33rd consecutive year as the exclusive network radio partner of the National Football League when the season kicks off on Thursday, September 5, when the Chicago Bears host the Green Bay Packers.

Univision Bay Area has switched formats of its Uforia Audio Networks station KVVF, from Rhythmic CHR to Latin Rhythmic as Latino Mix 105.7/100.7FM.

The CEOs from radio's three largest companies -- iHeartMedia, Entercom and Cumulus -- will appear on a panel at the upcoming Radio Show in Dallas. The session is called “2020 and Beyond: Insights From the Top,” and will be a discussion about the future of the radio industry.

CMG is partnering with attribution company LeadsRx and will use the LeadsRx Broadcast AttributionTM software within the Cox Analytics service. The goal is to provide advertisers with more data so they feel they are getting the same kind of information they get from a digital campaign.

The Multicultural Media, Telecom and Internet Council has filed comments with the FCC, asking the Commission to improve enforcement of its EEO requirements at radio and TV stations across the country.