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For those outside the radio industry, for some reason, the impression people get is that radio is afraid of digital. Poppycock! You know you're doing everything you can to embrace digital, battle an unregulated, nearly commercial-free group of competitors, and operate your business so that it serves listeners, advertisers, the community, and, oh-by-the-way makes money.

iHeartRadio Family is now on Amazon Fire TV. With the new integration, Amazon Fire TV users can now listen to their favorite iHeartRadio Playlist Radio station, Live Radio station, podcast, or custom “soundtrack” for any event.

Crossover Media Group has added ad-sales duties for talk host Nancy Grace’s two-hour show Crime Stories with Nancy Grace, airing 12 noon ET on SiriusXM Triumph, Channel 111.

Andy Anderson has been named President, Sales, for the Auburn Urban Radio Network’s 500-plus radio station affiliates.

Beginning February 21, Alek Halverson will be the new afternoon drive host and Music Director for 100.7 The Wolf (KKWF-FM) in Seattle.

On Tuesday, Spanish Broadcasting System reported what it calls "select preliminary estimated financial results for the 4th quarter of 2018 and the full year." Here are the early numbers.

Jason Kidd is the new morning drive host for Classic Hits station 94.7 (WIAD-FM) in Washington, DC. Kidd joins 94.7 The Drive from WRQX in Washington, DC, where he's hosted afternoon drive since 2016.

For those who stopped counting, this is the third consecutive week that the insurance giant has topped the Media Monitors list of radio advertisers. Here are your top five for the week.

The fast-approaching NAB Show has revamped its exhibit floor tour program to help attendees navigate the world’s largest convention encompassing the convergence of media, entertainment, and technology.

Former 94.5 KOOL FM morning hosts Maria Knight and Chad Mitchell will co-host the morning drive for KMLE Country 107.9. Niko Petrou, previously on KMLE Country 107.9, will host 94.5 KOOL FM’s morning drive.