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The latest episode of Chachi Loves Everybody is with the author of the just released Go Syndicate Yourself. Dave 'Chachi' Denes talks with syndicated radio personality, PD and entrepreneur Randy 'R Dub!' Williams.

The NAB has put together a one-stop-shop for resources, tools and information about the relevant issues affecting local radio and television stations. The portal provides access to various resources created by the NAB and the NAB Leadership Foundation.

Westwood One’s longest serving employee, Bart Tessler, is leaving Westwood One. Tessler worked for a dozen organizations after mergers, sales, and consolidations; and reported to 25 different CEOs, presidents, and COOs.

The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation has announced that the 45th annual Gracie Awards program will air live on AWMF’s Facebook page September 10th at 7pm ET. Katy Perry will receive the Gracies Impact Award.

According to a new study by commissioned by the Canadian Association of Broadcasters, 200 radio stations could be forced to close in the next three years due to advertising declines from COVID-19. Radio revenue is expected to drop $383 million this year with AM stations the most vulnerable. More HERE.

The next RAB Open for Business live-video presentation focuses on the Auto Industry. Tyson Jominy, VP Data and Analytics, J.D. Power is the guest.

NRG Media Cedar Rapids recently held a school supply drive partnering with The Zach Johnson Foundation and the local school district nonproft Kids on Course. 3 NRG stations competed against one another to see which could collect the most supplies.

Westwood One and Entercom announced Bill Reiter will return to CBS Sports Radio on Monday. He'll host “Reiter Than You” weekdays from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. ET. Reiter was with CBS Sports Radio up until 2019 hosting evenings.

Entercom SVP/ Head of Corporate Communications & PR Esther-Mireya Tejeda is stepping down from her position and transitioning out of the company over the next few weeks. She said it was a natural time to pursue a new and different challenge. No replacement was named.

Cumulus has promoted Robert "Max" Dye to PD at Alternative Rocker WWWX-FM in Appleton/Oshkosh. Dye joined WWWX-FM as Music Director, Imager and Afternoon On-Air Host in 2017.