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(By Jeff McHugh) The practice of turning life experiences, inner thoughts, emotions, and opinions into content is key to a successful radio or podcast personality. However, telling tales about divorce, children, in-laws, dates, neighbors, or co-workers on-air can cause problems with those relationships.

(By Bob McCurdy) I have long maintained that it would be beneficial for those of us in radio sales to view ourselves as “marketers who sell,” not simply as salespeople. I had a discussion last week that further solidified this point of view.

Josh Holstead, aka “Rowdy Yates,” is back home in Texas and on board with RFC Media’s SuiteRadio 24/7 format service. He will oversee the content and programming for their soon-to-be announced 24/7 offerings for Country radio.

Townsquare's KNFM-FM and KODM-FM in Midland, Texas recently completed a two day St. Jude Radiothon, raising $90,656 . It was the 21st year for the radiothon. Is your radio station helping the local community? Send all the details to [email protected].

Alex Riemer disparaged Tom Brady's daughter back on January 25. An apology was posted to the WEEI website on Friday, February 23, with an accompanying 2:30 audio clip.

Premiere Networks announced Friday that 102.7 KIIS-FM Los Angeles personality JoJo has joined the network as host of the iHeartRadio Countdown, beginning February 24.

Long-time radio broadcaster Roger D. LeBrecht, known as “Don” to his friends, has passed away at age 80. He spent more than four decades in broadcasting and retired 14 years ago to his home with his wife, Thelma, in Lakewood Ranch, Florida.

Your industry - the same one in which you are investing your time and talent to build your career, serve your listeners and clients, and create a future that perhaps leaves the world a little better, thanks to your dedication and efforts. That’s why leaders often conduct "town halls" with employees and tour their markets throughout the year. And listen to what they hear.

As part of its previously announced agreements to sell its St. Louis stations, Emmis announced on Friday it has entered into definitive agreements to sell its St. Louis stations KSHE-FM and KPNT-FM to Hubbard Radio for $45 million, and KFTK-FM and KNOU-FM to Entercom for $15 million.

It appears KMOX has a new General Manager, although nobody at Entercom is saying anything about it. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch is reporting that John Sheehan is out as GM and former Emmis St. Louis Sales Manager Becky Domyan has taken over.