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The Southeastern Conference and SiriusXM announced Thursday that they will launch SiriusXM SEC Radio in early 2018. The 24/7 channel will offer live games, SEC-focused analysis, and call-in shows to fans nationwide.

Cumulus has over 440 radio stations and thousands of employees. They will wake up this morning to read that their company has filed for Chapter 11 protection. So what should employees expect moving forward? Yes, you will still receive your paychecks.

First, the court has to approve any bankruptcy plan put in place before it becomes effective. Second, we are told by several financial experts that, while it's still early in this process, it appears there was no deal made with Cumulus' junior lenders, so there still could be a fight ahead.

Comcast and iHeartMedia have announced a partnership that will make iHeartRadio available on Xfinity X1, giving listeners access to more than 1,000 radio stations from across the country – directly on their TV – with custom artist radio stations, playlists, and podcasts.

iHeartMedia New York announced on Wednesday that Cara Hahn has been promoted to APD and Music Director for Z100 and Lite FM. Hahn joined iHeartMedia New York in 2014 where she most recently served as Programming Coordinator for the market. She will report to both Chris Conley, Program Director for 106.7 Lite FM, and Mark Medina, Program Director for Z100.

iHeartMedia Washington, DC, has named Jill Kempton PD for 97.1 WASH-FM (an 80s, 90s, and Today format). Kempton moves to DC, from WTLW in New York, where she was APD, Music Director, and Imaging Director. She spent her first eight years in radio at WBEB in Philadelphia.

The avalanche of firings continue for men who've been accused of using their power to act inappropriately toward women. Minnesota Public Radio and parent American Public Media have cut ties with former host of A Prarie Home Companion, Garrison Keillor. Both organizations are investigating a report of "inappropriate behavior" with someone he worked with.

The Radio Mercury Awards announced on Wednesday that Sean Bryan, Co-Chief Creative Officer at McCann NY, will be the 2018 Chief Judge for the 27th Annual Radio Mercury Awards Competition. Award categories will be announced in December, along with Call for Entry guidelines and deadlines.

More than $1 million was distributed to broadcasters in need by The broadcasters Foundation in 2017, a record amount. Chairman Dan Mason said what’s even more striking is that there are still broadcasters who need help.

The Elvis Duran Group’s 2017 Carney Awards, which honor Hollywood’s leading character actors for their outstanding achievements, will air on NBC Universal’s COZI TV Saturday at 9:00 p.m. It's the first time the Carney Awards will be broadcast on television. (Pictured left to right: Executive Producer Jim Katz, Elvis Duran, EDG CEO/Executive Producer David Katz)