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Jack Lessenberry was Michigan Radio’s senior political analyst. That is until he resigned this week after being accused of sexual harassment. According to the Michigan Radio website the resignation comes as more and more women accuse Lessenberry of sexual harassment and other questionable behavior. 

AdLarge Media's digital audio division cabana has expanded its podcast portfolio into the true-crime genre with Crime Junkie, hosted by crime enthusiast Ashley Flowers. Flowers tells stories taken from crimes across the country, including new evidence on unsolved mysteries, current investigations, manhunts and captures.

Chief Operating Officer Warren Lada will retire from Saga Communications at the end of June. CEO Ed Christian said, "Warren has been an integral part of Saga for the past 27 years and we will deeply miss his contributions to Saga and its radio stations across the U.S."

Entercom has confirmed Michael Young (pictured) is no longer running its Pittsburgh cluster. Entercom picked up four CBS Radio stations when the two companies merged. Young was the Market Manager for CBS Radio and he was retained by Entercom until this week.

iHeartMedia Minneapolis has promoted Michelle Redberg to VP of Sales for the nine-station cluster. iHeart Minneapolis also has partnerships with the Minnesota Vikings, the Minnesota Wild, and University of Minnesota Golden Gophers Sports. Redberg joined iHeart in 2016 as a Senior AE and has 14 years of media experience in broadcast and cable television.

Thanks to CBS News Radio Network GM Craig Swagler for sharing this photo. CBS News Radio hosted ad agencies at the CBS Upfront in New York at the Plaza Hotel recently. (L-R) Gabby Weil Senior Media Buyer/Horizon Media, Brigid Judge Associate Media Buyer National Media Horizon Media, Stephen Colbert Host of CBS' The Late Show, and Swagler.

The NextRadio app, which allows users to hear, see, and interact with live, local FM radio, has now been launched for smartphones in Mexico, including an iOS version for iPhone mobile device users.

(By Radio Ink Chairman Eric Rhoads) A couple of decades ago I wrote a story about what the radio industry would look like in 20 or 30 years. We were beginning the process of local marketing agreements, which soon led to companies consolidating and buying up everything in sight.

(By Lisa Thal) Taking time off can not only help you, it can also help your team. Here are three reasons to encourage yourself and your employees to take full advantage of earned time and make it a priority to check “Vacation” off your to-do list.

Alpha Media, Portland, OR announced that AM Drive anchor Steve Leader and reporter Rosemary Reynolds of KXL both have received Associated Press awards. Leader received the Best Enterprise Reporting award and Reynolds received the Best Public Service award.