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Nielsen took the wraps off a new brand campaign, including a new identity. Nielsen says the changes reflect the company's transformation of its culture and a redefined strategy focused solely on the global future of media.

"Truth and Lies: The Boston Strangler", is a companion podcast to the upcoming series in March on Hulu. The three-part narrative series podcast premieres on Wednesday, March 1, and serves as the first collaboration between ABC Audio and 20th Century Studios.

Earlier this year Amazon launched Amp, hoping to "reimagine" radio, bringing on former syndicated host Zach Sang as one of its early hires. Turns out getting people to listen to radio that's not really radio isn't all that easy. On Friday Business Insider reported the Amp division at Amazon cut 150 people.

The station's Kat Country Jam raised over $11,000 to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Here's How...

Fifty years ago, KWMU debuted in St. Louis. Broadcasting from Lucas Hall on the University of Missouri-St. Louis campus, KWMU (now St. Louis Public Radio) introduced public radio to St. Louis. On August 4th, an exhibit will open about the station and a party will be held. Check out a timeline of the station's history HERE.

Salem Media Group has promoted Jamie Cohen to Senior VP of Broadcast Digital. Cohen will oversee all aspects of the digital operations for Salem’s local and National/Network digital efforts.

Lopez is back at WCBS 880 (WCBS-AM) in New York, as the midday news anchor and special projects reporter for the station. Lopez previously served as news anchor and special correspondent for the station from 2009 to 2016. 

The Radio Matters Sales Summit has a packed schedule today, aimed at equipping radio sales professionals with the tools they need to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving market. Don't miss out: from P&G's John Fix to WKRP in Cincinnati's Gary Sandy, here's what's happening today.

In a report sent to investors on Saturday, 24 hours after the Entercom earnings call, Wells Fargo analyst Marci Ryvicker wrote a report headlined: "ETM is unfortunately messy." She notes that the Entercom stock price has dropped 35% year-to-date and says the market "clearly has concerns" about the merger with CBS. She gives three reasons for those concerns.

After hitting a five-month low in August, podcast ad revenue had a slight recovery in September according to the most recent Podcast Advertising Rates from Libsyn. The data comes as Nielsen highlights the growing importance of podcast advertising.