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Nathan Graham is the new PD for Entercom’s 98.7 AMP Radio (WDZH-FM) in Detroit, effective September 4. Graham was previously APD and Music Director for 103.7 KISS FM (WXSS-FM) in Milwaukee.

Urban programming executive Ken Johnson will return to Cumulus Urban AC station WNBM-FM/Radio 103.9 in New York City as Program Director. Johnson successfully launched WNBM in July 2014, and left the station in April 2015 to become Operations Manager for Cumulus Media’s Urban AC-formatted WUHT-FM/Hot 107.7 in Birmingham, AL.

Podcasting platform Libsyn has appointed its newest Chairman of the Board. The new Chairman has sat on the Board since November 2021 and was the President and COO of the Interactive Advertising Bureau.

Ian Camfield will take over morning drive on KBZT-FM in San Diego October 17. Along with San Diego, Camfield is heard on Audacy Detroit sister station WDZH-FM.

In an in-depth webinar with Benztown and P1 Media Group, Alpha Media Portland's Dylan Salisbury - the creator of AI Ashley - gave a checkup on the controversial technology in radio. From fear to the technical nuance, here’s what was discussed:

Professor Anita Hill and Dr. Christine Blasey Ford talk about her 1991 testimony in the confirmation hearings of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas. The four-part podcast examines the impact 30 years later on everything from politics to journalism to race.

This story started back in 2019 when then 77-year old Harry Hamm was arrested on charges of possession of child pornography. The long-time KMOX-AM broadcaster plead not guilty back then. This week, he pleaded guilty.

Westwood One SVP of Digital Content Tim Sabean has safely returned from the Consumer Electronics Show madness in Las Vegas. It was Tim's first trip to the craziness that showcases the hottest gadgets, latest digital inventions, and futuristic technology.

The Washington State market held its 11th Annual Tee It Up for Tots golf tournament on September 9 at Ocean Shores Golf Course, attracting more than 100 golfers. A fun day was also a huge success: More than $25,000 was raised.

Urban One CEO Alfred Liggins hopes to have a major investment in what would be the only black owned casino in the country. His company is one of six bidders for a new casino in Richmond and Liggins says, if they're granted the gaming license, the incoming revenue could rival Urban One's radio and TV business.