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Media Monitors reports that learning language site Babbel was radio's number one advertiser for the week of July 1, 2020. Progressive (52,296) and GEICO (45,829) are fighting it out to sell insurance to radio listeners, finishing 2nd and 3rd respectively.

Marc Pritchard, Chief Brand Officer of P&G recently discussed national advertising opportunities with the National Association of Black Owned Broadcasters. Several members of NABOB were invited to a recent Webex meeting where Pritchard invited the attendees to submit advertising proposals.

WCSX-FM Beasley Media Morning Show Host Big Jim from Big Jim’s House will drive 27 hours on a rockin’ road trip from Detroit to Minnesota to raise $50,000 to benefit Gleaners Food Bank with help from rock recording artist Bob Seger. 

Kenney Jay has been hired by Big Loud Records as the National Director of Radio Marketing, a newly created position. The former WUSN Chicago PD will be develop, execute, and optimize radio marketing strategies for the label.

Content creation company Tenderfoot TV, and iHeartMedia, will create nine new iHeartRadio Original Podcasts to air beginning today through 2022. The upcoming podcast slate will focus on limited series as well as several weekly shows.

An effort by Cumulus Media Atlanta to aid businesses suffering from pandemic fall-out has resulted in more than $1 million in airtime and creative services.

ESPN Cleveland, KeyBank and the Cleveland Cavaliers have teamed up to help a local business advertise. Area businesses can enter the contest with an essay as to why their business deserves to win.

Mike Shamus is the new VP/GM for Neuhoff Media in Lafayette, Indiana. Shamus was the corporate Vice President of Programming, WKOA-FM Program Director and Operations Manager for the Lafayette cluster. He replaces Chris Flemming.

Magellan AI has announced that Westwood One has expanded its subscription to their podcast advertising competitive insights service. Magellan AI offers a weekly view of the top 3,000 podcasts for ad data and competitive intelligence.

The 2020 Country Radio Hall of Fame Dinner and Awards Ceremony has been put on hold indefinitely. The annual event was initially scheduled for June 24, then re-scheduled for September 3.