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It's a multi-year deal for U.S. public performance rights and data collaboration between the two companies. While details were not disclosed, ASCAP stated, "The mutual goal of this agreement is to work together to ensure that ASCAP members get paid more fairly and accurately for the use of their music on YouTube."

The network is undertaking a “news everywhere” strategy and this summer it’s extending its reach, including three new developments: Smart Speakers; NPR One in TV, phone, and car; and NPR News Now podcast and Twitter.

Bill Ashenden is joining Entercom's Portland cluster as VP/Market Manager as of July 10. Ashenden joins Entercom from BiCoastal Media in Medford, Oregon, where he was Market Manager. He replaces Tim McNamara who left a few months ago. Jack Hutchison from Entercom Seattle has been serving as interim Market Manager. Entercom has seven stations in Portland.

On Tuesday, the company launched a new lineup of original, on-demand audio content. audioBoom is debuting five new podcasts (one launched in February), including Very Bad Words, which premiers on June 14, 2017. The launch marks the company's first wave of original podcasts featuring a mix of shows in various categories.

The National Association of Broadcasters has hired Josh Pollack as Vice President of NAB Government Relations, effective July 10. He will report to Curtis LeGeyt, NAB Executive Vice President of Government Relations. Pollack joins NAB after serving as Special Assistant to the President for Legislative Affairs in the Obama White House from 2012 – 2017.

(This is part 3 of a 3 part series) (By Michael Dudding) My last article focused on "kids and non-professionals" recording bland "it's-acutely-obvious-my-monotone-voice-means-I'm-reading-copy-given-to-me." Effective messages need to have warmth, excitement, believability, sincerity, and honesty.

The journalist, author, and CBS anchor is being honored by the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation. She will receive the award at the 42nd Annual Gracie Awards Luncheon. CBS Sunday Morning journalist Martha Teichner will present the award, while Dylan Dreyer, weather anchor of NBC News’ Weekend TODAY, will serve as host.

The Steve Harvey Morning Show, syndicated by Premiere Networks, now has 100 affiliates across the country. Premiere Networks President Julie Talbot said, “This is a major milestone for Steve Harvey and his team, who have successfully entertained and inspired millions of listeners since The Steve Harvey Morning Show was launched nearly 17 years ago."

As part of her latest Home Depot “Do-It-Herself Workshop,” the radio superstar visited affiliate 98.1 The Breeze in San Francisco, last week. And nobody was surprised when hundreds of fans showed up for a fun and informative girls’ night out at the home improvement superstore in East Palo Alto.

FCC Chairman Ajit Pai will keynote the Radio Luncheon at the Radio Show Wednesday, September 6. NAB CEO Gordon Smith said, “Throughout his tenure at the FCC, Ajit Pai has recognized time and again the indispensable role that local radio plays in communities across America." The Radio Show, produced by the NAB and RAB is September 5-8 in Austin.