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jācapps has released an upgrade to their apps for radio. The big upgrade for listeners is they can now open station apps with just a voice command. Jacapps has also created multiple choices for design and layout and improved branding. Ger more information HERE.

Entercom Greenville Market Manager Steve Sinicropi made the announcement that December 22nd will be Bob McLain’s last day as full-time afternoon drive host for WYRD-FM. McLain hosted afternoons on the station for 14 years during a 57 year radio career.

The Senate voted to confirm Republican Nathan Simington to the FCC on Tuesday, which means there are now two Republicans and two Democrats on the Commission. If the Republican controlled Senate refuses to confirm a Biden nominee, it could mean a deadlocked FCC for the foreseeable future.

KLOL-FM in Houston raised over $320,000 to benefit Texas Children’s Hospital during Mega 101 FM’s 10th annual “Mega Radiothon.” All funds raised will provide services to children in the local community who would otherwise not have access to proper medical attention.

WGH-FM in Virginia Beach held their 28th Annual Country Cares for St. Jude Radiothon last week and listeners contributed $187,349. The money will be donated to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Beasley Media Group Tampa's 92.5 MAXIMA (WYUU) raised more than $130,000 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. This was the 11th year for the event.

B103.9 (WXKB-FM), Fort Myers is partnering with the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation of Lee County to host the 3rd Annual Big Mama’s Bike Drive. The Beasley Media group station event runs through December 10.

This holiday season the Saga Columbus Radio Group stations; WSNY, WVMX, WLVQ, and WNND collected gifts and gift cards for teens. Every year thousands of teens forgo holiday presents to allow their younger siblings, and even their parents, to receive gifts.

WBAL NewsRadio 1090/FM 101.5 has announced the latest addition to its roster is Thiru Vignarajah. Most recently a candidate for Baltimore Mayor, he will be a fill-in host.

A multiyear radio broadcast extension with the Detroit Red Wings and Detroit Tigers will keep the teams on 97.1 The Ticket (WXYT-FM). The flagship station agreement covers the airing of play-by-play for all regular season and postseason games.