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iHeartMedia and NPR have come to an agreement that results in 260 NPR member stations streaming on the iHeartRadio app. All stations that join iHeartRadio will also have access to 50 percent of their individual iHeartRadio landing page's digital banner inventory for donations.

98.7 Today’s Kiss, in partnership with City of Birmingham, will host the inaugural Silence the Violence Rally Saturday, from 11 a.m.-2p.m. Recent national events, as well as in Birmingham neighborhoods, have motivated 98.7 KISS-FM to rally the community together

Today, FM News 101 KXL Portland’s Lars Larson is partnering with Leader Capital and prominent Portland businessman Harry Merlo to host a fundraiser which benefits the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund.

The companies announced Thursday that they will be launching a new program, The Source, Powered by Life Reimagined, beginning July 16. The show will be curated by stars from across the entertainment, sports, and fashion spectrum, including Arianna Huffington, Ricky Williams, Donovan McNabb, and Ashley Judd.

Mason, Remy and Alabama from Chicago’s BIG 95.5 hosted a “Big Hero Tailgate” on Wednesday for 2,000 loyal listeners at the 17th Annual Chicago Finest vs. Chicago Bravest Charity Baseball Game at U.S. Cellular Field, home of the Chicago White Sox.

Hall of Fame Washington Redskins running back John “The Diesel” Riggins has just been added to the ESPN 980 roster. He’ll team up with Kevin Sheehan for the Redskins pregame show. He will also make appearances on other ESPN 980 shows.

Congratulations to a good friend of Radio Ink. Mix Group President Jason Garte, his wife Natally, and their 2-year-old daughter Bella welcomed baby Daniel Jason Garte to the family, Wednesday at 10 a.m. ET. Daniel Weighed in at 9 pounds, 12 oz. and 21 inches tall.

After running our Wednesday story about the Music Biz survey and how Millennials are getting their music from streaming and not radio, we spoke to several radio executives to get their opinion. Here is why they object to the Music Biz research.

It was less than two months ago that Nielsen sent out a report on Millennials that stated in the average week, radio reaches 89% of "On Their Own Millennials." And that number rises to 92% among Millennials who are starting a family. Nielsen stated that, on average, radio reaches nine out of 10 Millennials each week.

Employees want a minimum of $17 an hour for off-air staff, and $30 an hour for on-air talent at the Cumulus sports station. SFGate.com reports Cumulus has countered with the San Francisco minimum wage of $13.00 per hour, according to union negotiators. The rally was held outside AT&T Park in San Francisco. None of KNBR's big name talent such as Gary Radnich, Tom Tolbert, and Murph & Mac were at the rally. Clearly those KNBR stars are making more than minimum wage.