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Rodney Ho at The Atlanta Journal Constitution (Howard also writes for the paper) broke the story yesterday that Howard will stop doing his radio show at the end of the year. Howard will continue to do his podcast and run his two websites. He's been on the air for over 33 years.

Dane Clark, Hugh Syme & Andy Wilson have spent their careers working with the biggest names in entertainment and have been, and still are, a fly on the wall. In their Music Buzz Podcast they have candid discussions about the music business. In the first episode the three successful musicians interview each other.

The NAB and the Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute have kicked off a nationwide research project to identify effective COVID-19 vaccine education messaging. The research findings will be used to develop tools and resources for local broadcasters.

The FCC will look very different in 2021 following the announcement that Chairman Ajit Pai would be stepping down from the Commission once President-elect Joe Biden is sworn in. Commissioner Michael O'Rielly is leaving as well. Both were very friendly to radio.

Not surprising with a Democrat about to take over the White House in January, FCC Chairman Ajit Pai announced that he intends to leave the Commission on January 20, 2021, inauguration day for President-elect Joe Biden.

Cox Media Group has announced that EVP of Radio Bill Hendrich will retire at the end of the year. Hendrich will  remain in an advisory capacity in 2021. 

Jay Bailey’s Reatro Ventures has launched a marketing firm called Greau Creative (pronounced GROW). Greau’s services include creative design, campaign strategy, media buying and...

Sun Broadcast Group has added "i-News" to roster of services for radio stations. i-News provides "unbiased, news updates at the top and bottom of each hour." The news network features national journalists including: John Hunt, Jessie Paniagua, Chris Barnes and Wendy King.

Beasley Media Group’s WMGK-FM Morning Personality John DeBella has announced a recording breaking grand total for this year’s John DeBella Turkey Drop…. 12,509 turkeys! The annual event is the largest one-day food gathering event in Philadelphia.

It's been a year of unprecedented challenges for the radio industry at large. For investors who wonder if a 100-year-old medium can still be a good bet for the future and if so, how.