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In its latest State of the News Media report, Pew reports that 2015 was another awful year for the newspaper industry, perhaps the worst since the recession.

It's been a labor of love for Dan Mason for a long time and now he'll be in a position to make even more of an impact for broadcasters in need. The Broadcasters Foundation of America has elected the former CBS Radio CEO as its new Chairperson.

In his latest episode of Media Unplugged, Mark Ramsey interviews one of the best-known names in tech and media, Peter Kafka. Kafka is the Media Editor of the popular tech site Re/code. Mark Ramsey and Media Strategist Tom Asacker speak to Kafka about the future of media brands, and the trends that are shaping the future of media. LISTEN HERE

Cumulus is moving JACK FM (KCJK-FM) from 105.1 to 102.5 (which is a translator), and its Alternative station, from 102.5 to 105.1. The Alternative station will also pick up a new name -- X 105.1, Kansas City’s Alternative.

The Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio Group has named 20-year radio vet Angie Martinez its 2016 MIW Airblazer. Last year, the MIW Radio Group formed an alliance with Talentmaster's Morning Show Boot Camp to establish the award, which is given to an on-air personality.

Each week, Pandora "musicologists" will handpick music recently released for each New Music Station from a blend of emerging, underground, and well-known artists across all formats, including Pop, Country, Hip Hop, Dance, and others.

An update to the story we told you about early on Wednesday. Jim Turner, who hosts a two-hour afternoon talk show on Salem's WBZW in Orlando, has been suspended for a Facebook post that implied that the media should not cover the Pulse nightclub shooting victims sympathetically because of their sexual orientation.

Cox Media Group Orlando’s K92.3FM (WWKA) along with Channel 9, WRDQ-TV27 and the CFE Arena will host a benefit concert next Tuesday. K92.3 will feature musical guests Maddie & Tae, Tyler Farr, Canaan Smith and Michael Ray. Proceeds from tickets ($20.00) and parking will go to the City of Orlando’s OneOrlando Fund benefiting those effected by the terror attack at Pulse nightclub.

Congratulations to Neuhoff Media CEO Beth Neuhoff for taking home the 2016 Vincent T. Wasilewski Broadcaster of the Year award from the Illinois Broadcasters Association last night. Neuhoff was on hand to accept the award as members of her team cheered her on. The event, which included a "Training Camp" for radio and digital media sellers was held in Champaign.

It's a multi-year partnership with Loyal Ears Digital which will now allow Westwood to offer free fantasy sports and entertainment games to stations for their websites. Westwood reminds us that these games are 100% legal and bring "all the excitement that comes with fantasy gaming." There will be local and national winners every week and client branding opportunities.