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Vegas Stats & Information Network, a network dedicated to sports gambling information, has announced a partnership with former CBS Radio CEO Dan Mason, who will join VSiN as an advisor and investor, participating in all aspects of the company’s operations. Mason is also an advisor to iHeartMedia and that role will not change with this new position at VSiN.

Kathy Smith is the new VP/Market Manager for Cumulus' six radio stations in Eugene, OR. Smith moves to Cumulus from Alpha where she was GSM for Alpha's seven radio stations in Portland, OR. Prior to that, she was Director of Strategic Sales and Marketing, and GSM for Entercom's six-station cluster in Portland.

WKKO-FM/K100 Toledo PD and morning show host Gary Shores will pass the programming duties over to Ohio native Jerry Mac. Mac joins K100 from Community Broadcasters in Elmira, where he was Operations Manager.

(By Ray Cole) I have fond memories of my friendship with longtime local radio executive Joe Bilotta. Sadly, he passed away on June 1, 2018 after putting up one helluva fight against pancreatic cancer over the last two years-plus. He was only 69.

Chris Winkle, President, CEO, and controlling partner of WCYN Radio in Cynthiana has been named the new President and CEO of the Kentucky Broadcasters Association. Winkle began his radio career at WCYN as the age of 19 as the business and traffic manager.

Beginning Friday, August 10, with the Jets vs. Atlanta Falcons game, Dan Graca is expanding his role on 98.7 ESPN New York as he joins the New York Jets game-day radio team. Graca will work alongside former Jets linebacker Greg Buttle during the pregame, halftime, and post-game shows.

The Broadcasters Foundation of America has established the Joseph Bilotta Memorial Fund in honor of the veteran broadcaster. Foundation President Jim Thompson said, “Joe was a friend and champion of the Broadcasters Foundation and our industry. He devoted time and energy to advancing broadcasting and to helping colleagues in need. He will be missed by many, personally and professionally.”

Tom Griswold hosted The Bob & Tom Show at the 25th Anniversary Miracle Ride in Indianapolis, Sunday, June 3. Griswold is a longtime supporter of the Miracle Ride, one of the largest motorcycle charity events in the U.S., with 100% of the funds raised helping sick and injured kids at Riley Hospital for Children.

MLC Media Services announced Tuesday that as of July 1, 2018 they will be responsible for all on-air network sales and radio station affiliation of the nationally syndicated program El Show de Chiquibaby in the U.S. Stephanie Himonidis, better known as Chiquibaby, is currently airing in 32 radio markets. 

The Home Depot remains the king of radio advertising with another big week, airing 79,203 commercials on radio stations all over the country, according to Media Monitors. Lowe's moved up to number two by airing 38,659 spots. Rounding out the top five were...