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The official mobile app for CRS is now available for download on iPhone and Android mobile devices. The app provides attendees with an expanded CRS agenda, panel descriptions, speaker bios, integrated calendar upgrades, CRS after-hour activities, CRS TV video clips, and other event news. CRS will be held Feb. 22-24 in Nashville.

(By Deborah Parenti) One of the most critical economic issues facing radio broadcasters has become the licensing fees battle between RMLC, GMR, radio operators, and, now, other licensing organizations. It has caught thousands of radio stations, artists, and, at the end of the day, listeners across the dial in the crosshairs. Is there a workable solution?

It's a dedicated channel on Apple Music for the 24/7 sports radio network. CBS Radio launched CBS Sports Radio in January 2013. The network delivers national sports coverage and programming, including original content featuring commentary, analysis, and interviews hosted by leading sports figures.

The exclusive ad sales agreement is to represent the podcast called Little Known Facts with Ilana Levine, which is a weekly celebrity interview podcast. The podcast can be heard on iTunes, Google Play, broadwayworld.com, and the show’s website at littleknownfactspodcast.com.

(By Eric Rhoads) By now you’ve likely read coverage in Radio Ink regarding the sensational accusations from Bubba The Love Sponge (Todd Clem) that suggested Nielsen “concocted a plan to conduct a sting operation designed to entrap” him into engaging in ratings distortion activities.

Jesus Lara has been named GM of Digital, Content, and Entertainment for radio at Univision. He moves to Univision from SBS where he was working on digital initiatives. Lara will be based in Miami and reporting to Chief Local Media Officer John Eck.

On the air yesterday, Finebaum was in the middle of a conversation with a caller when it appeared he lost his place, the caller even saying Finebaum was “not very talkative.” The caller continued, “Stay with me, Paul, I’m trying to work with you.”

The station is basically playing the same music; the change is a rebrand from 103.7 KVIL-FM to AMP -- Dallas-Fort Worth’s new hit music station. Market Manager Brian Purdy says, “AMP 103.7 is more than a new name, it’s a new brand that represents today’s true identity of the station and its listeners."

In the GMR/RMLC battle, things have been quiet for the past week. After firing off what appeared to be daily nasty e-mails at each other, it seems both organizations are in a quiet period for now. It's important to note, you have until January 31st to decide if you want to accept an interim license to air GMR's recordings or face massive fines that could cripple your business.

Brian Mayfield has been promoted to Senior VP for Ramsey Media. He's been with the Ramsey organization since 2009, and has served as VP of Ramsey Media since 2012. Mayfield will continue to lead the media department while taking on additional company-wide responsibilities as part of the Ramsey Solutions Senior Leadership Team.