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ESPN senior writer Mina Kimes has agreed to a multiyear extension with ESPN, and will debut an NFL-themed podcast – Bootleg with Mina Kimes – which is now available everywhere ESPN Audio podcasts are accessible.

That’s according to Wells Fargo analyst Davis Hebert who made a financial presentation during the Pillsbury Broadcast Finance breakfast at The Radio Show, Wednesday morning. Hebert said despite the booming economy, radio has underperformed since the recession. And the reality is digital is taking share.

There's a lot of political ad revenue on the table for this upcoming election. How much of that will wind up in your pocket is always a big question mark. Katz Radio Group has a new study that will help arm you as you go out and attempt to woo some of those political dollars away from Television and digital.

Rebekah “Bex” Maroun has been named Executive Producer and co-host for Boston’s Kiss 108’s Matty In The Morning, starting October 1.

Binnie Media’s Stan Bennett has been awarded the “Broadcasting Achievement Award” from the Maine Association of Broadcasters.  Stan has been a fixture in Maine radio since he was 15. He now oversees the Binnie Media’s Maine operation and hosts morning drive on WFNK-FM.

In addition to his unwavering love for radio, John David is also known for his dry sense of humor. His jokes, bad attempts at jokes, and facial expressions have added a very enjoyable element to many awards presentations in his role as NAB’s Executive Vice President of Radio.

Highlights from the event included The ​Randy Lane Company’s Jeff McHugh (pictured here) revealing the most effective way to coach talent, Nike’s Steve Bence​ sharing how one of the world's biggest brands created their "Just Do It" culture and The secrets to imaging a winning radio station, provided by ​Gorilla Sound.

The NBA’s Boston Celtics announced a multi-year extension with Beasley Media Group’s 98.5 The Sports Hub, Wednesday. The station has been the official flagship station of the Celtics since 2013 and it will continue to be “for many years to come.”

WICC600/Bridgeport has partnered with IMG Sports to be Southern Connecticut’s home for the University of Connecticut’s Men’s and Women’s Basketball teams, starting November 8.