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The Southern California Broadcasters Association is reporting that 2018 was a record year for political ad revenue for radio in Los Angeles and San Diego. Here are all the details.

(By Bob McCurdy) With 2018 just behind us, it might be helpful to recap a few radio and media stats that likely rank among the most compelling from the past year to assist us in more effectively positioning radio within the ever-evolving media landscape.

The 92-year old California station owner launched KBCA back in 1959 with a classical format. The Variety story focuses on Levine's successful radio career, family, his side business (wine) and why he's never sold out.

NBC Sports has launched a daily radio show focused on sports gambling called "The Daily Line." The show will focus on daily sports topics from a gambling angle.

During the December 20 airing of "On Point," with food critic Soleil Ho a caller claiming to be "Dominic" from "Aspen, Colorado" made racist comments about African-American restaurant patrons.

Salem is now running Dr. Sebastian Gorka's America First program 24/7 on AM 1260 WSPZ.

James Eiseman was known to Rochester radio listeners as "The Iceman." Eiseman worked the 7 p.m. to midnight shift at WPXY in Rochester back in the 80's.

KADI-FM morning man Rod Kittleman passed away on December 28 at the age of 58 due to complications of kidney failure. KADI-FM is in Springfield, MO. The station did a Memorial Show for Rod that you can listen to HERE.

It looks like the folks at State Farm are sold on radio, as the insurance and financial services company was the leading national advertiser...

(By Rob Dumke) Winning the hearts and minds of fans, and ultimately the market, is the challenge Sports PDs face daily. We have put together a panel of experts who understand the nuances of the format, the subtleties of how to select and motivate talent, and how to create product and content that enhances the bottom line. Here's what they had to say...