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Ryan Lieberman is the new Market President and Chief Revenue Officer for Townsquare's Tri-Cities, WA cluster. Lieberman is a former GSM for CBS Radio and Emmis in Los Angeles.

The former American Radio Systems CEO died January 17 in a biking accident in Bonita Springs, FL. Services will be held 2pm February 2 at St John's Episcopal Church in Beverly Farms, MA. In lieu of giving flowers, the family requests that donations be made to The Cabot.

(By Charlie Sislen) You understand how important it is to develop new business and uncover accounts not presently using radio to grow their business. But what happens when your audience does not match the potential advertiser’s target?

Benztown and The National Radio Talent System have launched the Benztown Mentorship Program, which will offer one-to-one mentoring to a handful of students accepted into the National Radio Talent System.

The KOMP-FM website states that Brittney Cason passed away unexpectedly last week. No details about how she died were available. Cason had for years hosted KOMP’s “B.S. In the Morning” show, and had also previously worked for CBS Sports radio. She was 37.

(By Bob McCurdy) When it comes to advertising, there are times when the easy and logical choice for station selection might not always end up being the best choice. It might depend on who’s currently “there,” the extent and length of their presence, their budget, and previous advertising history.

(By Randy Lane) Politics aside, take a pro tip from Bill Maher on a captivating way to start your show or podcast. You can get your audience pumped up to hear your show by running a highlight promo that showcases priceless moments from some of your previous shows or podcasts.

(By Loyd Ford) What if there were a number of things you could begin doing today that would have a positive impact on the way people in your cluster and company see your growing value?  Well, here are five strategies that can do exactly that.

Westwood One has announced that Mainstream Country format jock Scott Simon (real name Scott Smith) passed away suddenly early Friday morning, January 25.

(By Ronald Robinson) As memory serves (my addled-by-radio mind) the following has never been the subject of a conversation, a serious discussion, or a knock down, drag ‘em out argument in the parking lot.