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Patrick Communications Broker Greg Guy says the price for WSPZ-AM in Bethesda, Maryland is $2.1 Million. WSPZ-AM is a 5,000 watter during the day and has a 1,000 watt night signal at 570 on the dial. Red Zebra, owned by Washington Redskins owner Dan Snyder, has been selling off all of its radio stations in recent months.

(By Kelly Orchard) I have my own personal experience with grief and loss, and conversations with my friends in the business revealed that I was not the only one. This is a tough topic to write about, and I do so with unconditional compassion for those who have suffered the greatest loss anyone can imagine.

(By Bob McCurdy) There was an Automotive News article earlier this week titled “Marketers Call for Less Car, More Heart” that detailed how several auto manufacturers sought to appeal to consumer emotions. A few thoughts came to mind after reading this article...

(By Paul Weyland) As I travel across the country working with broadcast stations, I see a lot of long-term local direct business on the table — business that should be on the books by now but is not. Because it’s still on the table. Money, just sitting there on the table. So why won’t these decision-makers close?

Nationally syndicated radio talk show host and best-selling author, Dave Ramsey, again sold out his Smart Money event, this time in Orlando on May 18 at First Baptist Orlando.

Emma Villanueva is the new Community Engagement Manager at WBGL in Champaign, IL. Emma joins the station after graduating from Cedarville University earlier in May with a degree in Broadcasting and Digital Media.

Dr. Nino Japaridze comes to Edison Research to fill the new role of Vice President for Public Affairs Research. Japaridze will be based in Washington, DC, and lead Edison’s public affairs and international research practice, delivering strategic insights to public and private sector clients, and international media and development organizations.

Matthew “Doughboy” Florence is loading up the truck and making the move from Albuquerque to Southern California for a June 1 start at Rhythmic CHR station KVYB/103.3 The Vibe. Florence will be the station’s PD and afternoon personality.

Sue O’Neil is the Ops Manager for Entercom's WKSE, WTSS, and WWWS in Buffalo. She started her career in 1987 and has been programming since 1995. And even though Sue has been in the business for three decades, she's not slowing down. In fact she's evolved quite nicely just as the position of PD has, taking on more and more responsibility, like many PD's have had to do.

Borrell Associates released a comprehensive digital revenue study Wednesday called, "Benchmarking Local Media's Digital Revenues." Borrell says radio gets a measly 1%. So we turned to the head honcho at Borrell and Associates to ask the big question. Why? Here's what Borrell & Associates CEO Gordon Borrell had to say.