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The FCC has warned a pirate operating in the Bronx at 98.9, and another in East Orange, New Jersey, operating at 94.3. Both pirates have been ordered to put an end to their illegal operations or provide the Commission with proof that they are licensed to operate. Read the New York warning HERE and New Jersey warning HERE.

Recently nominated for a 2017 Webby Award for “Best Sports Podcast,” The Mike Lupica Podcast has surpassed its one millionth download. The podcast features Lupica talking with legendary sports stars, newsmakers, and entertainers.

Entercom Charlotte has signed WLNK-FM afternoon hosts Matt Harris and Ramona Holloway to a new multiyear contract. The duo first met in Columbus working on the “Morning Zoo.” In 2000, they teamed up as a show for the first time in Norfolk, on Spanish Contemporary station WVNZ.

iHeartMedia’s "102.9 Now," in Dallas adds Kannon to the 2 p.m. -7 p.m. slot as of June 1. Kannon began his radio career at age 15 in Raleigh. He most recently co-hosted mornings at KVIL in Dallas.

The New York Post has the details about the lawsuit that was filed on Friday. PayPal says Pandora's new blue “P,” damages its business because customers are mistakenly opening the wrong app on their phones and has interfered dramatically with PayPal users' experience.

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.