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Country is reporting higher shares of audience, which is typical, heading into the summer. Classic Hits is also see its annual increase in audience. And, with the return of major league baseball, and other live sports, the All Sports format is looking strong.

Media Monitors took a look at the new creative being played during the month of April on radio stations across the country. New unique creative on radio increased 44.6% in April, with 20,933 more instances than April 2020. So who were the top advertisers?

Registration is now open for the 2021 NAB Show, taking place October 9–13 in Las Vegas. “We look forward to delivering the first live, major domestic industry event following a long hiatus for all events,” said Chris Brown, EVP/Managing Director, Global Connections and Events.

After 35 years in syndication, Radio Hall of Fame inductee, Sean “Hollywood” Hamilton has announced his retirement from all three of his national radio programs. Hamilton will keep his gig as weekday afternoon host in iHeart's KTU-FM in New York City.

Abby Krizner has been named Program Director for 105.9 The X. Krizner began her career at the station in 2008, where she most recently served as an Assistant Program Director and Morning Show Host.

WBSU-FM in Brockport, New York was nine awards from the New York State Broadcasters Association in the college radio division. The station has now won 12 state or national awards during the 2020-21 academic year and 48 over the last 33 years.

‘The Old School 500’ counts down the 500 greatest old school hits and tells the stories from the people who made the music. The free 45 hour Memorial Day weekend show is designed for Urban Adult audiences.

Gil Gross hosts a 3-hour CBS Audio Network Memorial Day special for stations to air May 28-31. Topics include author Malcom Gladwell about the longest night of World War II, Max Boot looks at the forgotten wars of American History, the war in Afghanistan and the forgotten heroes of Vietnam.

What's the “new normal” for the return of live music? The May episode of CRS360 will focus on what this means for radio, artists, labels, promoters, booking agents and fans.

‘70 Over 70’ from Pineapple Street Studios looks at 70 remarkable people over the age of 70. The original podcast series is created and hosted by Max Linsky, co-founder, Pineapple Street Studios.