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iHeartMedia NYC, Charlamagne Tha God in partnership with the Mental Wealth Alliance are planning a Mental Wealth Expo. The free and open to the public event is set for World Mental Health Day October 10.

(By John Shomby) Black Friday is traditionally a day when retailers flex their muscles, but a few weeks back, Amazon took that to a whole new level. The mega-retailer and the NFL joined forces for the first Black Friday NFL telecast in history.

Rachel “Rach” Viggiano will host middays for Hits station Q102 Philly. Viggiano will be on air Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. She joins the Philadelphia market from WPUR-FM in Atlantic City.

Beasley Media Group’s 92.5 XTU (WXTU-FM), Philadelphia is gearing up for the 21st Annual Toy Truck Parade. The event benefits the United Service Organization and The Boys & Girls Clubs of America.

As Radio Ink counts down to NAB Show 2023, we talk with radio's greatest innovators about why NAB matters. So what is Beasley Media CEO Caroline Beasley most excited about at NAB Show 2023? Learning and celebrating radio are at the top of the list.

The Charlotte Hornets and Entercom’s WFNZ (610 AM/102.5 FM) The Fan have signed a new multi-year partnership for WFNZ to remain the team’s flagship. Market Manager Matt Hanlon said WFNZ is where the Hornets need to be. “The Hornets are an outstanding organization in a great sports town. It makes so much sense for WFNZ to be the flagship station for the Hornets’ radio network.

Stan Piatt was a staple in Akron radio for 35 years as host of the WNIR morning show. Piatt’s career began in 1977 at WNIR, where he stayed until his retirement in 2013.

The Tom Kent Radio Network is celebrating it's 20 year anniversary in syndication. The network launched on June 29, 2002 in three markets; Memphis, Erie and Wichita Falls.

Oklahoma multi-media company Griffin Communications has hired Randy Smith as its Director of Radio Sales. Most immediately, Smith previously served as Director of Sales - Radio for Cox Media Group.

Nielsen has released its Spring 2021 “Nationwide” report which is a roll up of all AM/FM radio listening from U.S. markets and counties produced twice a year. As Cumulus' Pierre Bouvard points out, the Nielsen data indicates female listeners have returned to pre-COVID levels.