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Our thanks to Beth Mann, President and CEO of WKDZ and WHVO in Cadiz, Kentucky for introducing us to Senior AE Cindy Allen Lax (left). Lax is celebrates 25 years with Mann's company and we spoke to her and the owner of Hancock’s Neighborhood Market, Mallory Lawrence, who has built her business using local radio. (Our weekly Advertiser Success Stories are sponsored by Sun & Fun Media).

FCC Chairman Ajit Pai visited Flinn Broadcasting in Memphis late last week specifically to continue his commitment to the preservation and growth of AM Radio. Flinn Broadcasting Owner George Flinn discussed the simplification of radio rules and the continued availability of FM translators as well as exposing the medium to those who may be unfamiliar with AM radio.

According to Digital Trends, Spotify may be working on an in-car controller or even a standalone music player. An announcement may be coming April 24 on the new device, Spotify's first piece of hardware. Some Spotify customers received an announcement regarding the official Spotify Car Player.

(By Bob McCurdy) Competitive advantage is becoming increasingly difficult, not only to achieve but to maintain. This is true in any business, as the time required to neutralize a competitors’ technological breakthroughs, product enhancements, or tactical adjustments is continually shrinking. In sales there are several ways we can go about achieving competitive advantage.

The Ed Lover Morning Show, has been launched on Chicago Throwback station 104.3 Jams (WBMX-FM). Industry veteran Ed Lover will host the station’s debut morning show along with lifelong Chicagoan Jennifer Farina, known as “Jen BT.”

(By Randy Lane) Many radio shows and podcasts lose potential fans in the first few minutes or even seconds because they are not inclusive. Welcome new and occasional listeners by making them feel part of the family. Here are four simple ways to be inclusive and make new listeners feel like they are part of your fan club...

Westwood One is launching a new genre, “Classic Rock X,” on Forever Media’s WRQY (Rocky 96.5) in Wheeling, WV. The format was developed in conjunction with Forever Media and will soon be featured in more of their markets, as well as offered to the marketplace at large.

Hubbard Radio’s WTOP in Washington, DC, is once again radio's highest-billing radio station, taking in $67.8 million in 2017, according to BIA/Kelsey. That's three years running now for the all-news station. Hubbard Market Manager Joel Oxley tells Radio Ink he's very proud of his WTOP team.

The Stephen A. Smith Show joins the lineup on SportsMap 94.1FM/Houston, Monday, April 9. The show will air each weekday from 1-3 p.m. CT. “H-town here I come. It’s a struggle to put into words how excited I am to have my show broadcasting in Houston," said Smith.

Stewart Vanderwilt has been named the new president of Colorado Public Radio. He succeeds Max Wycisk who retires on June 30. Vanderwilt has over three decades of experience leading public radio organizations.