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National Lampoon Radio Hour: The Podcast, the upcoming revival of the groundbreaking 1973 comedy radio show, has set its ensemble cast of writer-performers.

Drew Lauter is iHeartMedia's new Market President for Madison's six-station cluster. Lauter has worked for Sony, Lucent, Qello Concerts, and Qello Media. He replaces Keith Bratel who was hired for the position back in 2016.

A new study by Woods & Poole Economics found that the local radio and TV generate $1.17 trillion of GDP and 2.47 million jobs through direct and stimulative effect on the economy. NAB made the announcement Thursday.

Beasley CEO Caroline Beasley will be among the speakers at the prestigious Drive to Digital conference in London next month.

After nearly 50 years on the air, Lou Kolb is ready to retire. Kolb, who works for Backyard Broadcasting, is ready to settle down with his wife and dig into a few good books. Quite an accomplishment, being on the air for so many years. Oh, and one more thing, Lou has been blind since birth.

The National Radio Talent System has recruited Alexux Parker to be Institutes Director. Prior to joining the NRTS, Parker was the Marketing Director for the iHeartMedia stations in Raleigh, NC.

Author and veteran political consultant and commentator Dick Morris is joining the lineup at Forecast 2020 with a special address that will focus on: "Can Trump Win?" Is he a lock or a long shot? Who will the Democrats put up? How will he or she do? What events could upend all predictions?

Dobbins is the new Content Director and PM drive host on 99-7 DJX (WDJX). Alpha Media say they've had their eye on Dobbins for some time.

Kenny Chesney is well known for his charity work and now he has been named 2020’s Country Radio Broadcasters Artist Humanitarian Award recipient.

The Alliance for Women in Media has secured Elizabeth Smart, author, founder of the Elizabeth Smart Foundation, and children’s advocate, as keynote speaker at the Gracies Leadership Awards on Thursday, Nov. 21.