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This time in an op-ed piece published in Billboard. SoundExchange CEO Michael Huppe continues his assault on the radio industry with his push to get stations to pay for every song they air.

On Wednesday, Scripps announced its final batch of radio stations have officially been sold. The $8 million sale of eight stations in Boise and Tucson to Lotus has closed. Scripps has now unloaded all 34 of its radio stations for a total of $83.5 million. Net proceeds were about $55 million after tax.

Emmis Communications is mainly known for English-language stations. Yet, it is shining in Texas' state capital with two FMs offering Spanish-language programming. Against formidable competitors, it's winning. This podcast delivers insights that could fit your market opportunity.

WBWL-FM 101.7/95.3 The Bull’s Country Cares For St. Jude Kids Radiothon raised $458,236. Over the past three years the station has raised over a million dollars.

Peoria, IL, station 93.3 The Drive’s 18th Annual Drive for Miracles radiothon raised $246,450 for the OSF HealthCare Children’s Hospital of Illinois.

97.3 FM The Fan morning host Dan Sileo has a "Pet Project"; helping San Diego area animal shelters.

ABC Radio has announced a full slate of end-of-year programming, including five long-form programs, eight short-form series, and two music specials. Here's the full program...

Bluewater Broadcasting has promoted Emily Hayes, Creative Services Director, to Music Director of Alternative Rock 104.9 The Gump.

The Radio Advertising Bureau has announced its 2019 Board of Directors Officers. Entercom Regional VP Susan Larkin (pictured here) will chair the board and Neuhoff COO will be the Vice Chair.

Cat Thomas will be the new Operations Manager for Y98 (KYKY-FM), 102.5 KEZK (KEZK-FM), and NOW 96.3 (KNOU-FM) in St. Louis, effective January 1, 2019. Thomas joins Entercom from Cumulus Media.