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(By Randy Lane) Does your show have a villain or lightning rod character with an extreme, malicious, or mischievous point of view? The antagonist could be a cast member, a bumbling boss, or any character whose menacing ways highlight the host’s endearing characteristics.

(By Loyd Ford) In business, you want to be first, best, the champion. Especially when you are younger and making your name, it looks like only the perfect ones get ahead. I’m here to tell you it’s not true.

Public radio station WYPR in Maryland announced it is buying WTMD-FM from Towson University. WTMD has been operated by Towson University Public Media, a non-profit organization, in affiliation with Towson University since 2014.

In April Apple announced it was launching a paid subscriptions feature to be launched in May. Apple Podcasts Subscriptions gives creators the ability to offer their listeners premium content on Apple's platform. The launch has been pushed back to later in June.

The Florida Association of Broadcast Journalists, formerly known as the Florida Associated Press Broadcasters, handed out their professional and college Florida News Awards this past Friday in a virtual event. Check out all the Radio and TV winners HERE and watch the event HERE

Hala is the host of the Young and Profiting Podcast and the CEO of YAP Media. She started both brands as a side hustle, scaling to $1M in revenue and 30 employees before quitting her day job.

Beasley Media Group is swapping signals in Southwest, FL. Hispanic format Playa, which was heard on WRXK-HD2, moves to WWCN-FM (99.3), a 50,000 watt signal. ESPN Radio returns to the AM dial at 770 (WBCN-AM). Also, Nio Fernandez (pictured) is named Director of Latin Formats.

John DiLeo is the new Market President and Chief Revenue Officer for the Danbury, CT Townsquare media cluster. DiLeo comes over from the Hearst Media Group where for the past four years he was VP, Sales at Hearst Media Group, overseeing their local and retail business in the Connecticut region.

Alpha Media's 93.1 Katy Country (KMKT-FM) has raised $85,000 in support of law enforcement. The proceeds go to Texoma Back the Badge Foundation.

This year the Uforia Music Series in-person shows will include Livestreams. The first 2021 Uforia Live program is set for June 6.