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Those are the words of NAB President and CEO Gordon Smith who spoke at a Communications Forum luncheon Tuesday, sponsored by The Media Institute (Smith is also speaking at Radio Ink's Forecast in New York City, Wednesday). Smith said these are transitional times as local radio and television stations become even more relevant to, and more trusted by, communities

Dr. Ronald Hoffman’s syndicated Intelligent Medicine show airs on more than 100 stations, including flagship WOR-AM in NYC. Now the podcast of the same name is matching that success, having just surpassed 3 million downloads.

The conservative talker was a big supporter of Donald Trump and is now being considered for White House Press Secretary.

The disquiet on the right continues in the wake of Donald Trump’s presidential victory. This time it was Glenn Beck lashing out and saying of the President-elect's Chief Strategist Stephen Bannon: "He is a terrifying man," according to the New York Daily News.

Former KYGO Denver host David Mueller says this photo, leaked to TMZ, will help him win his court case against Taylor Swift. Mueller's attorney's tell TMZ the picture "doesn't prove a thing other than he didn't have his hand underneath her skirt." Picture courtesy TMZ

Darren Davis is president of iHeartRadio Worldwide. His rapid rise through the ranks of radio management is a true blueprint for success — one that includes determination, desire, and hard work. He’s always curious. He’s always ready for his next challenge. He’s always having fun. And now he’s always mentoring as many people as he can along the way

The network will begin distributing the award-winning Spanish-language podcast Radio Ambulante on November 22.The show uses long-form reportage to broadcast under-reported Latin American and Latino stories.

CEO David Field's CFO is staying on through the end of his emplyment agreement which runs through the end of February. According to an SEC filing, the 64 year old will then step down and provide consultative services to the Company. Entercom has retained Spencer Stuart, an executive search firm, to help identify a successor

New York City is the place to be on Wednesday as Forecast 2017 kicks off today and one of the many highlights of the event will be the Lifetime Leadership Award which will be given to Radio One Founder and Chairperson Cathy Hughes. Ms. Hughes will be given the award at 12:15 on Wednesday at the Harvard Club in New York City during Forecast 2017. Check out our full agenda HERE.

Noalmark Broadcasting Corp. of El Dorado has closed a $600,000 deal to buy two El Dorado radio stations, KDMS-AM and KLBQ-FM, from El Dorado Broadcasting Co., owned by Edward R. Partridge. Noalmark now owns eight stations along with two others in Magnolia (KVMA-AM and KVMZ-FM), about 35 miles away.