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(By Gary Berkowitz) Did you ever wonder what you're listeners are saying about your station, its music or your on air talent? Well, here are the top 10 points that come up time and time again in perceptual and focus group research sessions.

Spanish Broadcasting System announced that Katz Radio Group will now serve as SBS’s national sales rep firm. Katz divisions — Christal Radio and Katz Radio — will manage SBS’ national spot business along with the creation of multicultural audio marketing campaigns.

Larry Blumhagen is the new Cumulus Market Manager in San Francisco. On May 3rd Blumhagen will replace Doug Harvill who announced his retirement in January.

Longtime KRMG-AM/FM Tulsa reporter Skyler Cooper is stepping into a new role as the host of the KRMG Evening News (5PM to 6PM). Cooper replaces Dick Loftin who served as the KRMG Evening News host for eight years.

Consultant Tracy Johnson will host an Independent Broadcasters Association members only webinar Thursday, April 15 at 2pm EDT. It's called How to Develop, Coach & Grow High Profile Radio Personalities.

With 57,265 spots aired, CDC Centers For Disease Control & Prevention has moved into the top spot on the Media Monitors List. Indeed, last week’s number one, was knocked into third.

Jimmy Hanlin, known as Northeast Ohio Golf Ambassador, will host a new show on 850 ESPN Cleveland (WKNR). The Fairway to the Airwaves, starts April 10th.

Outdoors lifestyle brand MeatEater, Inc. and iHeartMedia, have entered a major production and distribution partnership. All existing and upcoming MeatEater podcasts will be distributed by the iHeartPodcast Network and the partners will also collaborate to create new co-produced podcasts in the outdoor, conservation and wild foods space.

Allison Zolot has joined Townsquare as Senior VP and General Counsel. She joins the Company from Mayer Brown, where she served as a Senior Associate representing financial institutions, major corporations, and individuals in high profile litigation and regulatory matters.

WHCU 870 AM /97.7 FM, Ithaca, NY has added Dennis Pager to the weekday line-up. The show will be heard Noon-to-3 PM.