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With so many new devices, apps and digital streaming platforms now available, some may be surprised that streaming number is still so low. Even though over-the-air listening is a dominant 88%, the 12% number is the highest ever, and it made a decent one-year jump.

iHeartMedia's 24/7 Black Information Network is expanding its local news coverage in all 32 markets in January. That will create new employment opportunities including multiple news anchor and reporter positions, a Managing Editor, and a Podcast Managing Editor.

Talk about a loyal listening audience. Syndicated talker Glenn Beck called on his listeners for funds to rescue approximately 5,000 Christians – mainly women and children - trapped in Afghanistan.

The Chicago Red Stars of the National Women’s Soccer League and Univision Chicago, are partnering for a special Spanish-language broadcast of an upcoming match. The September 25 match against the Portland Thorns; will be available to fans on Univision Sports Radio WRTO 1200 AM, UniMás TV and TUDN.

Emmis Communications, 93.5FM & 107.5FM, The Fan has promoted three. The changes are the result of the move of Jeff Rickard to Boston to Program WEEI-FM.

IBA members will have an opportunity to hear from former Entercom executive Michael Doyle who launched his own company called The Sales MD.The IBA is hosting a webinar with Doyle Thursday at 4PM. For over 10 years Doyle led sales training for Entercom.

The Massachusetts Broadcasters Hall of Fame luncheon has been postponed. Officials say vaccination numbers in the Bay State are good, but it felt an increasing number of attendees would not be comfortable in the luncheon setting.

Rachel Vigil has joined 104.3 The Fan (KKFN-FM) as the station’s new digital host/producer. Along with taking care of social media and web work, she will  make regular appearances on air.

Nate Weaver is the new Promotions Director for iHeartMedia Wilmington/Salisbury. Weaver comes over from Audacy in Philadelphia.

For a second week Progressive is at the top of the Media Monitors chart. Gearing up for holiday travel NHTSA is number two on the list. The top five were: Progressive (53,597), National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (50,533), Indeed (49,178), Babbel (36,569), Geico (33,538).