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NESN (New England Sports Network) and VSiN (Vegas Stats & Information Network) have entered an agreement for VSiN’s sports betting show Follow the Money to air live on NESNplus weekdays, 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. ET.

That increase is a result of net revenue coming in at $309.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2018. For the year, Cumulus reported revenue of $1.14 billion, up 0.4%. Revenue from Cumulus' radio stations, which makes up nearly 70% of all revenue, was $212.4 million in the quarter, up 5.2%.

CEO Mary Berner reported that Cumulus' digital business - what's called C-Suite - grew by more than 60% in 2018. And, she said that digital "meaningfully outpaced the industry."

Angel Aristone has been promoted to from Senior VP to Executive VP of Communications for iHeartMedia. Aristone joined iHeartMedia in 2011 as Vice President of Communications. Prior to joining iHeart, she was the Director of Communications with Six Flags.

Stuart Greenblatt has been promoted from VP, Affiliate Sales to Senior Vice President, Affiliate Sales at Westwood One. This is Greenblatt’s 20th year with the company.

They’re freshening things up a little at WiLD 94.1. The Tampa Bay station has enlisted Shandra “Babs” Littleton to be the new midday host. Littleton most recently worked as morning show co-host at WXKB-FM in Ft. Myers.

Entercom promotes Chris Huff to Program Director for 100.3 The Bull (KILT-FM) in Houston.  This will be in addition to Huff’s position as APD for sister station 95.7 The Spot (KKHH-FM) also in Houston.

Marketing and promotions company Aptivada has named Randi P’Pool as its Chief Marketing Officer. She was named one of Radio Ink's "Most Influential Women in Radio" in 2018.

The Georgia State Senate has recognized U.S. 101 (WUSY-FM/Chattanooga) morning show host Ken Hicks for his career in radio and community service.

Alex Mac has been named Assistant Program Director for Alt Rocker ALT 106.3 in the Iowa capital. Mac will also continue to serve as the station’s Music Director as well as broadcast from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.