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The Independent Broadcasters Association has completed its sign-up process for its second National Cash Contest. $60,000 will be given away over 6 weeks, $2,000 per weekday. It's double the amount given away last year.

The Hollywood Chamber will honor radio personality Kurt “Big Boy” Alexander with the 2,701st star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Big Boy gets his star Wednesday, September 8th at 6212 Hollywood Boulevard in front of Amoeba Music.

This Is Nashville will be a one-hour, daily NPR-style news show on WPLN. Khalil Ekulona will Host, Andrea Tudhope is the Executive Producer.

TM Studios and Stingray Radio in Canada have signed a multi-station, multi-format partnership to create new jingle packages. Stingray Radio has over 100 stations in Canada.

Bespoke Music in the UK has relaunched Jinglestore. The relaunch includes an online jingle ordering platform and a new website offering curated repertoires of jingles from the company catalogue and customization options.

On September 1st, Fox News Audio will launch a seven-part podcast series, entitled Fox News Rewind: 9/11, looking back at the events leading up to the attack. The series features a variety of FNC personalities and contributors.

The Varsity Network has partnered on an app focusing on college sports. The app is built and powered by Learfield a supplier of collegiate multimedia rights, licensing, technology and data.

While Urban One CEO Alfred Liggins is campaigning to transform a rundown part of Richmond, and bring opportunities to the African American Community, there are others not in favor of the One Casino plan. The Washington Post writes, "gambling and equity make strange bedfellows."

NBC Universal Executive Kelly Abcarian says it is in a new blog post HERE. Abcarian says the media and technology landscape has completely transformed over the last few years—yet measurement remains outdated. And, she adds, that's because "the advertising industry has not adapted and it’s holding us back." Her plea is to declare measurement independence.

The Broadcasters Foundation of America is honoring several broadcasters this year including Pierre Bouvard, Christine Travaglini and Dennis Wharton for their contributions to the industry. NAB CEO Gordon Smith will also be receiving a very special award.