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Today, CBS News Radio will unveil new original news, finance, and entertainment programming at its first-ever upfront presentation to advertising executives, at the CBS Broadcast Center in New York City.

That's what The Sporting News is reporting. Michael McCarthy writes that up to 40-60 more positions could be eliminated at the sports network, including some on the radio side. Earlier this year ESPN eliminated 100 positions. McCarthy quotes a source saying, "This time it won't matter if you're 'liked' or not. It's not going to be pretty."

In response to President Donald Trump declaring the nationwide opioid epidemic a "public health emergency," NAB Executive Vice President of Communications Dennis Wharton made the following statement...

(By Eric Rhoads) Yesterday Suzanne Grimes announced that radio advertising on Westwood One will provide an ROI guarantee to clients. This is absolutely brilliant. Though this is something I encouraged the industry to do in an editorial more than 10 years ago, Grimes is, to my knowledge, the first to actually do it.

Advertisers just want their advertising to work. They judge those results by how much sales increase. Advertisers sort of believe radio works, but without the kind of instant ratings they get with TV, and instant data they get with digital, radio can be kind of a crap shoot for them. Is Westwood One about to start a trend to change all that? Will this lead to more revenue for radio? We asked the person who introduced the new program, EVP of Corporate Marketing for Cumulus Media and President of Westwood One Suzanne Grimes.

According to Mansion Global the former Citadel CEO and his wife have listed their Miami Beach mansion for $22.5. The magazine says this little beauty is 8,500 square-feet, has three kitchens, a pool and spa, a gym, two guest suites, 24-hour security, a 2,000-square-foot rooftop terrace and parking for seven cars.

Yesterday, while being taunted by Democratic Lawmakers on Capitol Hill for not responding stern enough to President Trump's tweets, FCC Chairman Ajit Pai said an NPRM will be considered at the Commission's November meeting that would bring major changes to broadcast ownership rules.

iHeart has named Chris Edge Area Senior VP of Programming for Raleigh and Greensboro. iHeartMedia’s Raleigh and Greensboro Area includes 10 stations. Edge is currently responsible for programming five iHeart Raleigh stations, a position he's had for the past five years.

Shelli Sonstein celebrates 40 years on the New York radio airwaves as co-host of the Jim Kerr Rock and Roll Morning Show by inking a four-year contract extension with Q104.3 Radio, it was announced Wednesday. Sonstein recently won a Gracie Award for best radio co-host.

Alex Mac has been named afternoon personality and Music Director for ALT 106.3, Des Moines’ Alternative Rock station, as well as evening personality for ALT 104.9, St. Louis’ Alternative Rock station, effective October 30. Mac will broadcast from 2-7 p.m. on ALT 106.3, and 7 p.m.-midnight on ALT 104.9.