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Magic 98.9 (WSPA-FM) has switched to an all-holiday music format. Classics from Andy Williams, Mariah Carey, Bing Crosby, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Michael Bublé, and others will be featured.

The Illini Radio Group of Saga Communications has raised $5,000 for a free smoke alarm program. Donations were collected during a Halloween event.

Newark Public Radio’s Board of Trustees has named Steven A. Williams, President/CEO of WBGO. Williams will take the reins on January 4, 2021.

David Adams is the new FM Program Director for Sweet 98.5 (KQKQ), Power 106.9 (KOPW) and 101.9 The Keg (KOOO). He joins NRG from iHeartMedia in Tucson.

FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel’s latest episode of Broadband Conversations features Kathryn de Wit, Manager of the Broadband Research Initiative at The Pew Charitable Trusts. The focus is on how states are working to close the digital divide and help connect more people in more places.

Mix 96.5 (KRAV-FM) is raising money for the Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma. The Cox Media Group station's Mix 96.5 Backpack Brigade is hoping to raise more than $14,000.

With more than 75 years in broadcasting, Ed Hurst, has died. The Atlantic City/Philly Radio mainstay was 94.

Following last week's announcement from Nielsen that it would only be showing non-subscribers in Respondent Level Data, Independent Broadcasters Association President Ron Stone says his organization is working with Eastlan on a new digital ratings system. Here's Stone's full statement...

In a statement on their website, the station announced it could not reach an agreement with the owner of the FCC License, and had to move programming online as of November 1. The station had been broadcasting at 101 and later 102.5 for over 30 years. Read the statement HERE.

Last week the NAB let members know it would be hitting them with a one-time assessment equal to their annual membership dues. The assessment is intended to help make up for lost revenue from the NAB show, which makes up 70% of the organization's operating budget and had to move to virtual due to COVID. Read the letter sent to members HERE.