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Cody Welling takes over as Director of Sales November 9 for Cox Media Group, Tulsa. Welling most recently served as the GSM for the Ohio News Network and 97.1 The Fan (WBNS-FM)

Talk to Chuck with Chuck Wicks, is a new iHeartRadio Original Podcast. It will be distributed by the Bobby Bones Nashville Podcast Network.

Entercom and FanDuel have signed a six-year deal designating FanDuel the official sportsbook partner of Entercom. The deal gives Entercom listeners access to FanDuel odds, insight, and promotion via Entercom's stations and personalities.

One broadcaster we spoke with yesterday said Nielsen's plan is extortion, mafia-like and violates anti-trust laws. He went on to say that a class-action lawsuit should be filed against the ratings firm and that's being looked into. The RAB would not comment on the change, the NAB is not taking a position.

In 2021 it will be harder for non-paying Nielsen subscribers to get on a buy when ratings are being used. Non-subscribing radio stations have always been listed in the ratings, whether that radio station purchased the data or not. That's all about to change.

ABC News’ flagship daily podcast Start Here, hosted by Brad Mielke, will have special election coverage next week, including special editions on Election Day, and as news warrants. Powerhouse Politics, hosted by Chief White House Correspondent Jonathan Karl and Political Director Rick Klein, will release special daily episodes election week.

Jeff Robb has been promoted to Market President for Townsquaare in Dubuque, IA. He moves up from his Senior Account Executive position to run the 5-station cluster.

FCC Commissioner Geoffrey Starks issued a statement following the circulation a draft Notice of Proposed Rulemaking seeking comment on modifying the Commission’s FM Booster Rules to permit geo-targeted content. Here's what he had to say.

Here's a reminder that the 2020 Radio Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony is tonight at 7 p.m. Elvis Duran will host the two hour event. Check out the inductees HERE. The ceremony will be broadcast live on the iHeartRadio app and SiriusXM.

Longtime WFAN 101.9 FM/660 AM (WFAN-FM/AM) on-air host Joe Benigno will retire from his afternoon drive co-host role. His final show will be November 6. He will continue to be heard on the station in select roles beginning in 2021.