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Cumulus unveiled a new live performance space in its radio studios at 2 Penn Plaza above Madison Square Garden last week. Luke Bryan stopped by and was interviewed by NASH FM 94.7 host Jesse Addy in the new space, prior to his sound check at the Garden.

Hats off to Townsquare Media’s stations in Sioux Falls, SD. On Thursday, March 2, and Friday, March 3, HOT 104.7, MIX 97.3, BEE 102.7, KIKN 100.5, and KSOO 1140 AM hosted their 10th Annual “Cure Kids Cancer Radiothon” at the Sanford Children’s Hospital.

Entercom Portland has enlisted Chris Crowley to be the new PD at “Portland’s Classic Rock Station,” 92.3 KGON. After graduating from the University of Alaska, Anchorage, Crowley spent 26 years in various radio companies, including programming and working with Jacobs Media rock consultancy.

Mike Agovino and Workhouse CEO Paul Anderson are launching a new marketing company called Workhouse Connect. Agovino will serve as President and CEO. Agovino co-founded Triton Digital in 2006 and was Triton’s COO until 2015.

EJ Greig is the PD at "93 WBLX The Big Station" in Mobile. His Market Manager, Angel Brown, tells Radio Ink EJ has transformed the sound of WBLX. "One of his greatest accomplishments is creating a culture with his team of inclusion. We all know, as leaders, difficulties come from leading veteran teams. His veterans, some who have been with WBLX for 20 years, have come to realize that EJ is a leader of vision, integrity, passion, and drive. Those reasons are why his veteran team follows him."

The ratings firm says allowing Bubba The Love Sponge's claim that Nielsen, Cox and Cox morning man Mike Calta conspired against him will not only delay the upcoming June trial against Bubba, but are also "based on fanciful conspiracy theories with no basis in fact."

Joshua Mednick has been named the Chief Operating Officer for Lazer Broadcasting. Before joining Lazer, Mednick was Executive VP for Casa Media Partners. Lazer owns and operates 29 radio stations in 13 markets in California and one in Nevada.

USRN has hired Neil Barry as Executive Director/Brand Sponsorships. Barry will handle the development of multi-platform advertising programs and branded content for the network’s marketing partners.

Cumulus Media’s 103.9 WVBO in Appleton/Oshkosh is moving Chuck Lakefield (pictured) to mornings. Lakefield shifts to mornings from his midday slot on WVBO. He was also morning host on 1280 WNAM-AM in Appleton and has hosted morning shows in Duluth, Lansing, and Terre Haute.

Detroit’s News/Talk 760 WJR-AM will debut a new daily sports feature Monday: Eli Zaret’s After Further Review, will air weekdays at 4:36 p.m. on The Guy Gordon Show, which is broadcast from 3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. on 760 WJR-AM.