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That's over 60 million American homes according to the ratings firm. Nielsen Audio SVP Bruce Supovitz says, "Advertisers are eager to explore the world of podcasting but they don’t really know much about the podcast audience. That is all about to change.

On April 17, the NAB issue of Radio Ink magazine will arrive on your desk (if you are a digital subscriber) and arrive in the mail that week if you subscribe to our print edition. On that cover will be the new Chairman of the FCC, Ajit Pai. The Chairman has been a great friend to radio, especially when it comes to attempting to revitalize the AM band. But what about raising the ownership subcaps in specific markets so broadcasters can better compete with Google, Facebook, and other unregulated digital companies. That's one of the questions we put to the Chairman in his cover story interview. Here's an excerpt.

iHeartMedia Los Angeles’ KOST-FM (KOST 103.5) held its fourth annual Giving Tuesday Radiothon and raised over $320,000 to benefit Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, one of the top pediatric academic medical and research institutions in the United States. 

While most radio companies, outside the biggest in the industry, struggle to find a revenue generating podcast strategy, the number of consumers listening to podcasts continues to grow.

Entercom rocker 99.9 KISW in Seattle will present Live Day for the second year on November 22. Both BJ & Migs (AM Drive) and The Mens Room (PM Drive), shows will be completely live, including commercials, announcers, bands, sound effects, and the music. Last year, Live Day had more than 1,000,000 listeners tuning into both shows on air and through the KISW app.

Flagler Broadcasting General Manager David Ayres says his Sales Manager Kirk Keller, "Has endless energy and he's everywhere in the community. It's relationship selling at its best." Our Sales Manager of The Week Feature is sponsored by The Center For Sales Strategy.

Jenny Valliere has been promoted to Program Director of KZIA/Cedar Rapids, IA (Z102.9), while also remaining the station's Music Director and afternoon host.

Journalist Celeste Headlee brings the art of civil conversation and debate to her new Slate podcast, Hear Me Out. Starting Tuesday, she invites a weekly guest to discuss their unique or even controversial perspectives in a good-faith dialogue.

It’s a new show with a pretty strange name: The Radio Free Hillsdale Hour. The nationally syndicated program is produced by Hillsdale College (Hillsdale, MI) and currently broadcast to nine stations in three states.

How is this for a very cool honor? iHeartMedia New York’s Shelli Sonstein — co-host of Q104.3’s Jim Kerr Rock & Roll Morning Show — has been appointed to the rank of Honorary Battalion Chief in NYC.