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The news was sent out to over 5,000 customers using the service, announcing the shutdown would be January 31. Live 365 had hinted earlier this year that the new royalty rates were the reason it might shut down. Here's the message customers received this week.

Entercom's Talk Radio 1370 AM was the local affiliate hosting Ramsey in Austin who sold out the Riverbend Centre with his Smart Money event. Financial expert and speaker Chris Hogan joined Ramsey on stage. Pictured here, Entercom GSM Bob Woche, Ramsey and Jennifer Buck, also GSM for Entercom Austin.

Ben Sherwood, co-chairman of Disney Media Networks and president, Disney|ABC Television Group, will deliver opening remarks at the 2016 NAB Show in Las Vegas. The opening session will take place Monday, April 18.

CBS Radio News’ weekday legal segment Looking at the Law, which launched four decades ago, this week marks its 10,000th broadcast. The segments, which launched on April 1, 1976, feature attorney and Harvard Medical School professor Neil Chayet.

Westwood One announced Thursday that Something to Think About with Mike Rogers is now heard on over 200 stations. The former Congressman produces weekday “slice of life” vignettes about issues of the day and highlights smaller stories about American exceptionalism.

Radio is all about presenting ideas to clients. What are you doing to incorporate your clients into the Super Bowl that generates revenue for the station? We came across this idea that Butterfinger came up with and just had to share. You just never know what it will spark in the creative minds out in radioland. (Picture courtesy Adweek)

The NAB's Heritage Crystal Award recognizes radio stations that have won a total of five Crystal Radio Awards for exceptional year-round community service efforts. Only five other stations have received this honor in the history of the NAB Crystal Radio Awards. The award will be presented during the NAB Show Radio Luncheon, Tuesday, April 19 in Las Vegas.

One day after CBS announced the suspension of Josh Innes in Philly, CBS Cleveland sports host Kevin Kiley is grabbing his share of national attention. The Buffalo Bills have hired Kathryn Smith as the first full-time female assistant in NFL history. Apparently having a woman in the football field does not sit well with Kiley. Here's what he had to say about

Now is the time to enter the 2016 Edward R. Murrow Awards. Submit your entries using the online registration system. Entries will be accepted online through February 5.

Radio Disney’s Total Request Now, the first real-time radio show that allows listeners to take over and pick the next song played on-air, premieres Saturday, January 23 (11 a.m. PT/ 2 p.m. PT) on Radio Disney.