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Entercom CEO David Field will receive the National Radio Award during the Radio Luncheon at this year’s Radio Show in Austin. NAB Executive VP of Radio John David said, “David’s passion for radio and business savvy have led Entercom to new heights. We look forward to recognizing him for his continuous dedication and significant contributions to the business.” In February, Entercom announced a merger with CBS Radio that will make it the second-largest radio broadcaster.

It seems we've been reporting more about the FCC taking aim at illegal broadcasters under new Chairman Ajit Pai, especially the past few weeks. Thursday, another flurry of pirates were notified they had 10 days to end their operation and respond to the FCC to explain what they were doing operating radio stations without a government license. Here's where the latest group comes from...

The only remaining half of Opie and Anthony, Gregg "Opie" Hughes was fired by SiriusXM, Thursday. His former partner, Anthony Cumia, was fired from the satellite company three years ago after going on a racist tirade on Twitter. SiriusXM issued a brief statement about the firing...

That's according to a new independent study commissioned by the NAB. The study, which you can read HERE, details every radio station that might be affected and exactly which television station might affect them. The stations may need to reduce power, shut down, or operate from an auxiliary facility for work being done on a neighboring TV station antenna to ensure tower worker safety from radio frequency exposure. The NAB has sent the document to the FCC.

Taylor slid in behind the mic, Thursday, for OTS Media Country stations “Interstate 107” WRHM-FM/107.1 in Rock Hill, SC, and WVSZ-FM/107.3 in Chesterfield, SC. He can be heard on air from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Meruelo Media has begun operating KPWR-FM in Los Angeles. Merulo is purchasing the Hip Hop station from Emmis for $82.8 million. The format will stay the same and Val Maki will continue to manage the station. In fact, Maki will be the market manager for three stations now: KPWR, Muruelo Media's KDAY-FM in Los Angeles, and the newly launched Riverside station 93.5 The Wild.

(By Georgia Beasley) Radio is having conversations down every day about how to attract Millennials to choose radio for entertainment and employment. The best in the radio business have been trying to figure out the “secret Millennial sauce,” yet are they inviting us to the table when trying to figure it out? What would a young adult sitting at the table point out they may not have noticed? Are there actions GM's can take that will help move the needle? I believe there are.

In a great act of community support, iHeartMedia Chicago and 107.5 WGCI, “Chicago's No.1 Station for Hip-Hop & R&B,” have launched a year-long partnership with Scott Joplin Elementary School on Chicago’s South Side. The goal: To develop a music program for the school’s students.

It’s the 13th Annual ESPY Day Auction to benefit the V Foundation for Cancer Research. It’s already underway on eBay and will continue through Wednesday, July 12. Among the 60 items up for grabs are tickets to prime sporting events, unique experiences with ESPN talent and legendary coaches.

Matt Patrick has been on the air at KTRH-AM in Houston for six years. This week he announced he would no longer seek treatment for the aggressive esophageal cancer he's been fighting since 2015. He announced on his show he's exhausted all options. You can send Matt well wishes HERE and listen to his statement on Chron.com.