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Steve Ardolina is the new Operations Director for Salem Media Philadelphia. The group includes WFIL AM 560, AM 990 The Answer and Salem Surround-Philadelphia.

The NRG CEO is a regular either near - or at - the top of Radio Ink's Best Leaders in Radio List. Our 2021 top 20 list is out and Quass is in the top five once again, according to her peers in the industry.

(By Buzz Knight) An email was received with no response, a phone call was not returned, a collaboration ends with no explanation. Productivity in business can be measured in various shapes and sizes but nothing can bring the spirit of a venture to a halt like these nagging aspects of simple communication.

The Corporation for Public Broadcasting has awarded more than $300,000 to Native Public Media and to KTSU-FM, a public radio station licensed to a Historically Black College and University, to coordinate COVID-19 public outreach campaigns to 51 public stations serving Native and Black communities.

WLEY-FM, Chicago and KMVK, Dallas will now carry Erazno Y LA Chokolata in afternoon drive. The program is syndicated by HRN Media Network.

Nakia Smith is celebrating her 20-year anniversary with the Research Director, Inc.

Bobbie Foster, former co-owner, GM of WCON Radio in Cornelia, Georgia, has died. Prior to becoming a successful radio station executive, Foster was a teacher and singer.

This is a follow-up to our March 25th story when we reported that 97 Rock Morning Show host Rob Lederman was immediately fired after comparing how he likes his toast to women’s skin tones.

95.5 The Bull (KWNR) Las Vegas has added Lois “Double L” Lewis to host middays. Lewis was heard on KWNR from 2016-2018.

The United Service Organization of Pennsylvania and Southern New Jersey (Liberty USO) benefited from the 4th annual Talk Radio 1210 WPHT USO Radiothon. $95,000 was raised during the 12 hour event on the Audacy station.