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That’s Jacob “Tight Pants” Bowling, who has been named Assistant Program Director, Music Director, and afternoon personality for ALT 107.3, Wichita’s Alternative Rock, effective November 20. “Tight Pants” will broadcast from 2-7 p.m. on ALT 107.3, playing a variety of Alternative Rock hits.

On the Media Monitors weekly spot chart, JC Penney aired 42,743 commercials on radio stations all over the country to push GEICO into third place (39,035). The Home Depot held onto top place with 60,366 spots. With the holiday season approaching, national jewelry chain Jared enters the top five, at number four, with 27,217 commercials.

The Mentoring & Inspiring Women in Radio Group has opened the application window for its 2018 Mildred Carter MIW Group Mentoring Program. The deadline to apply is January 12, 2018.

On Veterans Day, Entercom Boston’s WRKO hosted a radiothon at the Seaport Hotel in Boston to benefit Disabled American Veterans. $90,642 was raised for DAV of Massachusetts and their transportation program, to assist veterans keep their medical appointments.

94.7 WCSX-FM will hold their 3rd Annual “People Helping People” campaign in an effort to assist families in the Motor City who are facing challenges during the holidays. Happening now, through December 15, 2017, listeners are being asked to nominate families in need on the air.

And it's Beasley making the flip on Lite 101.5 FM. Ops Manager John Candelaria said, “Vegas certainly could use some holiday cheer with all that transpired recently in our community as a result of the October 1 tragedy. We want to be first in with the Christmas format for Vegas’ and provide that Holiday Feel-Good Soundtrack."

Cox Media Group has appointed four leaders who will integrate CMG’s portfolio of properties in Atlanta beginning in 2018. Here are the leadership changes.

One of the reasons CBS stations have under-performed is the lack of research being done at the stations, according to Entercom CEO David Field. This news comes from Strata on Friday. All 117 CBS stations are now available in the Strata software system. This means that these soon-to-be Entercom stations will be available to advertising agencies utilizing Strata.

(Bob McCurdy) As the advertising landscape becomes increasingly complex, it is critical that we elevate our marketing acumen. Here are three articles we all should be familiar with which reinforce the importance of reach and the idea of there being no such thing as a “wasted” ad impression.

This is the most important event of the year....if you want your 2018 to be a success that is. Forecast 2018 is only 48 hours away. If you're attending, you'll be hearing from, and rubbing elbows with, the smartest minds who'll be sharing all of their knowledge to make 2018 your best year ever. Here's exactly who will be in attendance at The Harvard Club in New York City Wednesday.