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A plethora of filings opposing GeoBroadcast Solutions' proposal to allow FM boosters to geo-target programming and advertising led the company behind the technology to respond and defend itself.

Digital revenues were a bright spot in 2020 for pandemic blighted radio ad revenues. Borrell Associates has been watching digital trends for nearly 20 years. The 9th Annual Benchmarking Report for the RAB shows digital revenue is expected to grow 18 percent.

Colin Cowherd went on Instagram to explain why he'd missed his Monday and Tuesday shows, the day after the Superbowl. While having dinner with his wife Saturday, the sports host said he experienced pain on the right side of his chest. He was rushed to the hospital where they found a blood clot on his lung.

KSL Podcasts, the team behind COLD: Susan Powell Case Files, has announced that Amazon Music will stream the podcast exclusively on its service starting in March with the launch of season 2.

The nationally syndicated Doug Stephan “DJV Show” has added Jai Kershner as an additional host and Social Media Director. Kershner joins Stephan from Saga Clarkesville, where she was co-host on The Beaver 100.3.

Long time Hot 97 DJ Funk Flex has been named Digital Content Specialist for both Hot97 (WQHT 97.1FM) and WBLS (WBLS 107.5FM), as well as the new WBLS Mix Show Coordinator. Funk Flex will continue to hosting his night time show on HOT 97.

The Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio Group has released its 21st annual Gender Analysis Study which takes a close look at how women are advancing into management positions.

The Independent Broadcasters Association and marketing guru Chuck Mefford are teaming up to provide members a year round series of webinars. Mefford, CEO and founder BrandsFormation©, will host the year-round series of sales-driven programs for IBA members.

Wedel Software, has hired Nate Butler as Director of North American Sales. Wedel is an international provider of broadcast software solutions.

Way Nation and WayFM have a new podcast about people who have heard from God and the effect it had on their lives. Audible God is a multi-episode podcast with ordinary people telling their stories of an encounter with the voice of God.