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(By Bob McCurdy) I was recently speaking with a local auto dealer who indicated sales were “fine” but that he was somewhat concerned about radio’s ability to generate floor traffic. I asked how he was able to determine this and his response was....

(By Ken Trujillo) Many AM stations like ours, that acquire FM translators, are being negatively impacted by distant stations alleging interference that either keeps the AM station from obtaining an FM translator, or adversely impacts the FM translator after the initiation of operations.

(By Jeff McHugh) Whether starting a new show or maintaining an established program, heritage is an underestimated consideration for media personalities and media companies. The effect of heritage is often misunderstood. Here are four universal secrets about heritage and how it affects the success or failure of a radio show or podcast...

Cumulus has been notified by NASDAQ that it is not in compliance because its stock price has closed below $1.00 per share for 30 consecutive business days. Cumulus has 180 days, or until October 2, 2017, to regain compliance.

(By Ronald Robinson) For the last while, I have been paying closer attention to the comments of younger, current PDs, and to those of well-seasoned programmers – the wily veterans. To a man/woman, literally all of them continue to cling to some extremely old concepts.

Teri Ann Schlesser, co-host of the Jason & Teri Ann Morning Show for Soft Rock 89.9, Fresno, has renewed her contract with iHeartMedia and will continue to broadcast weekdays 5-10 a.m. The Jason & Teri Ann Morning Show features Schlesser and Jason Hurst discussing the latest trends in Hollywood and local news, and playing music.

The KTJJ-FM morning host has received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Farmington Area Chamber of Commerce (Missouri). The Achievement Award is not given out every year but only when an individual has stood out above the rest.

Orban Labs has promoted David Rusch to Sales Manager, North America. Rusch had been Director of North American Sales and Marketing with the company from 2002-2014. Between 2014 and early 2017, he  remained involved with Orban in an auxiliary role. Rusch began his radio career in 1982 as an Account Executive for KLFF-AM/KMZK-FM in Phoenix, AZ.

Conservative warrior and capitalist evangelist Wayne Allyn Root is well known for his impassioned approach to Talk radio. An unabashed Trump supporter, Root takes his listeners to the outer reaches of America’s right wing and stirs things up. USA Radio Network has decided that makes for dynamic radio and has announced an agreement for national syndication with the host.

iHeartRadio’s Artist Stories is a popular video series that takes a deep dive into how artists got their start, and explores what inspires them. And it was just honored by the 21st Annual Webby Awards in the Best Film & Video -- Unscripted (Branded) category.