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Red Table Talk has signed a new deal with iHeartMedia to launch the Red Table Talk Audio Network. The newly formed network will launch five new series over the next two years.

Benztown and P1 media group continue the 'Global Radio Ideas' webinar series on August 26. 'Programming in 2021: What it Takes to Win' will feature Gary Berkowitz, CEO Berkowitz Broadcast Consulting.

WLS-AM in Chicago has moved Mallory Vor Broker to the position of reporter for 890 WLS-AM. Vor Broker will cover Chicago City Hall and the political beat. She takes over for Bill Cameron who retired on August 20th after a 51-year career.

CBS This Morning aired a feature on WCCO Minnesota weekend host Shelleta Brundidge. The reason for the feature was because Brundidge's son, who recently turned 15, did not ask for a new phone or an Xbox for his birthday. He asked his mom to get the COVID-19 vaccine. And that's what she did. Watch it HERE.

Jacobs Media along with Don Anthony and Talentmasters have conducted their third annual survey for radio talent. 600 on-air personalities, hosts, and producers discussed how COVID has impacted their jobs and livelihood. They're hosting a webinar Wednesday to discuss the results. REGISTER

Eddie Mendoza, known as DJ Eddie One, returns to Spanish Broadcasting System’s KXOL Mega 96.3 FM in Los Angeles, the same station he started his radio career in 2006. He will host the 3-7 PM weekday afternoon drive time slot. He will also pick up Music Director duties.

On Sunday afternoon, following the death of 61-year old Phil Valentine from COVID-19, Cumulus Nashville Market Manager Allison Warren issued a statement about Valentine's passing that ended with, "Please go get vaccinated," in capital letters. Here's Warren's full statement.

Red Apple Group has announced that James Golden, a.k.a. Bo Snerdley, will host the 4P-5P weekday slot on WABC-AM in New York City. He will continue to host his Saturday morning show on the station. Golden replaces Lidia Curanaj.who had been hosting that hour.

Power News Radio Network has added two new programs covering Historically Black College and University Football. The shows feature scores, highlights, conference reports and interviews.

Jess Poxson is the newest member of the 'Kicks Wake Up Krew' on WKXC-FM, Augusta, GA. She is Co-host with Dub Bryan on the Beasley station.