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Saga Communications CEO Ed Christian said revenue was good in 2016 and he's thankful for everything that happened. Of course, political revenue helped radio in 2016 and Saga was no different taking in $929K in political radio revenue in Q4 and $1.9 million in political revenue for radio for the full year.

That's according to CEO Ed Christian who told investors and analysts on Tuesday that he's identified two opportunities he's working on. Saga operates in mid-sized markets and that's where their focus will stay. Christian said, "We operate below the radar and above the weather. We have ball control in those markets."

And that may have been one of the agenda items when FCC Chairman Ajit Pai met with Trump at the White House on Monday. Pai said he was deeply honored to have been nominated to serve a second term.

That's what the owner of Rich Broadcasting, Richard Mecham, told The Jackson Hole News and Guide. Mecham owes American Tower three year's worth of back tower rental fees but the two sides dispute how much should be paid.

The National Association of Broadcasters and NAB Education Foundation will host a conversation about reporting on race. Hear from journalists, news directors, journalism school academics and broadcast industry leaders about their experiences and recommendations for covering racially sensitive stories. We have all the details...

Cumulus' NASH ICON/WSM in Nashville will be the first to test the new technology called iDitty. WSM is teaming up with LOCASH to use iDitty's VIP credential for the LOCASH concert at 3rd & Lindsley in Nashville on March 14. The iDitty Interactive Souvenirs will be offered to the first 500 fans in attendance. Here's what it does...

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.