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Fredericksburg, Virginia, radio stations B101.5 (WBQB) and NewsTalk 1230 WFVA have launched Channel B, a new podcasting network featuring original, locally produced podcasts covering a variety of subjects, including social injustice, parenting, entertainment news, local business, and local events and organizations.

Jeff Kahane (pictured here) started his law firm 14 years ago with one paralegal. Today, the firm has 40 employees, including 18 lawyers covering every aspect of the law. Over the last two years Kahane has been using radio to help grow his business even more, which is happening, despite Calgary's economy experiencing tough times due to crashing oil prices.

(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.