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On the latest episode of Math & Magic, the iHeartMedia CEO talks to Marisa Thalberg about how she continues to navigate and connect the dots throughout her career. From Estee Lauder to Taco Bell to now EVP, Chief Brand and Marketing Officer at Lowe’s, Thalberg has had quite a career. LISTEN

The NAB has announced results of its Executive Committee Board of Directors elections. Salem Media President David Santrella (pictured) was re-elected Radio Board chair. Townsquare CEO Bill Wilson was voted in as Radio Board first vice chair and Zimmer Radio Owner John Zimmer was elected second vice chair.

For the 28th year, Radio Ink is proud to present radio's symbol of excellence and achievement in sales, marketing, and management, the 2020 Radio Wayne™ Awards. Your deadline is today. Make your nomination HERE.

The news broke this week that the host of The Holstein & Company Morning Show on WIXY-FM in Champaign, Illinois was let go. Steve Holstein was a morning fixture for 24 years at the station. Now with some extra time on his hands he talked with Radio Ink.

Ele Ellis is the new content manager of WUMW 89.7 FM – Milwaukee’s NPR. Ellis has spent nearly two decades working in public radio. Prior to joining WUWM, Ellis was PD for WKSU in Kent, Ohio.

Phil Zachary is the new VP/MM for the Saga, Portland Radio Group. The quick turn around follows on the heels of Bob Adams being dismissed on Monday.

Sam Alex has been added to the line-up at KORN Country 100.3 in Columbus, Indiana. The show will air weekdays 7 P.M. to Midnight on WYBG-FM.

After a 25-year successful run in syndication, Cigar Dave (Dave Zeplowitz) has decided to turn 100% to podcasting. He'll go from broadcasting one weekend show to two weekly podcasts. In today's Radio Ink Podcast, Editor Ed Ryan finds out why. LISTEN

Radio host and Christian hip-hop recording artist Big Redd has launched the syndicated radio program The Big Redd Radio Show. The weekly one-hour show includes Christian hip-hop, Christian pop, and rhythm and praise music. 

Tomorrow Alpha Media will carry United For Justice- A Day of Discussion in over 40 markets across the country. The broadcast will address racial tensions in America and feature national and local voices fighting for equality and justice.