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During Women’s History month, Entercom’s country stations will celebrate top women in Country Music. Radio.com’s Leading Ladies is a month-long programming series that will be part of the national syndicated country shows.

Throughout the month of March, iHeartMedia Chicago will pay tribute to 14 women leaders. Women Who Win 2021 is in partnership with YWCA Metropolitan Chicago; and will feature women who have shaped Chicago’s history through dedication and perseverance.

iHeartMedia Greensboro has rebranded WVBZ to Real Rock 105.7. Known previously as 105.7 Man Up! the station will program classic rock.

Colorado Public Radio's just-concluded Winter Membership Drive will help feed 4,400 families for a week. The drive raised over $650,000 from more than 4,700 donors.

The latest Borrell's Local Marketing Trends focuses on how local businesses are embracing streaming video. Gordon Borrell and Corey Elliott look at the latest survey results that show an increase in use last year and projections into this year.

Film producer Jonathan Glickman’s Glickmania Media and iHeartMedia have announced a joint venture that will include a two-year podcast co-production deal, focusing on a slate of original music-driven podcasts. The goal is two new podcasts per year.

Tim Clarke is the new Market Manager for Entercom Boston, where the company has 6 stations. Also, Claudia Menegus adds Market Manager responsibilities for Entercom Miami.

In his latest blog post, Cumulus Chief Insights Officer Pierre Bouvard details how pharmaceutical companies, by adding radio to their media mix, increase reach significantly. When 20% of the TV media plan is reallocated to radio, using Nielsen Media Impact, reach jumps from 59% to 90%. Get all the details HERE.

Lyles Media president, Harry Lyles, has joined The National Black Radio Hall of Fame. Lyles is recognized as one of radio’s foremost expert in all forms of Hip Hop, R&B, Rhythmic and Gospel.

Pacific Media Group has named Kamuela Kanekoa Local Sales Manager for their Oahu-based radio operations which includes 4 stations. Kanekoa has been working for Pacific in the Oahu market for 9 years.