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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.

Cumulus Washington, DC Market Manager Ken Roberts died suddenly this past Saturday night at the age of 65. Roberts is survived by his wife Sandy and three children. Roberts was promoted to Market Manager in November of 2020.

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Radio Ink is pleased to announce that this year's Forecast conference will be co-presented by Radio + Television Business Report. Both publications are owned by Streamline Publishing.