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Entercom CEO David Field says he expects that to pick up as we get closer to the general election, which is no different than how it comes in during every political cycle. CFO Steve Fisher reported that Entercom took in $800,000 in political revenue during the first quarter, compared to $100,000 a year ago.

Channel 9 in Tampa has the details about the latest lawsuit Hulk Hogan has filed regarding a sex tape. Hogan is now sueing Cox Tampa's Mike Calta (pictured), who hosts mornings on 102.5 The Bone, Cox Media, Don Buchwald and Associates, and former Tampa DJ Matt “Spice Boy" Loyd.

The Copyright Royalty Judges have published the final rule in the Web IV proceeding that determined the rates that must be paid to artists for their music being played on the Web. The only remaining question is will anyone appeal the new rates. Interested parties have 30 days to decide.

Entercom CEO David Field announced on the company earnings call Monday that modern rocker KBZT-FM (94.9) will begin carrying the games in 2017. Padres baseball is now heard on 1090 AM which is owned by Broadcast Company of the Americas.

Media Monitors is reporting that Republican Presidential hopeful Donald Trump ran more radio spots last week, moving him into second place on their chart, behind Bernie Sanders.

Kenetta Bailey has been named Senior VP of Marketing at CBS Radio. Bailey will be responsible for the marketing and brand positioning of CBS' 117 radio stations and digital products.

On Monday, iHeartMedia announced that Paul Kelley was named area Senior VP of Programming for Arizona. Kelly will continue to Program KESZ and KYOT in Phoenix and now help oversee programming in Tucson.

Brian Demay is the new PD at Cumulus' AC-formatted WRRM-FM/Warm 98 in Cincinnati. Demay joins WRRM from Providence, where he was PD for Cumulus' WWLI-FM/Lite Rock 105 for over three years. He was also host of Afternoon Drive on WWLI-FM, and continues as a syndicated Afternoon Personality for Westwood One. Demay replaces Greg Dunkin.

Patty Kincaid has been promoted to VP/General Manager of Media Staffing Network. Kincaid, along with Sr. VP, Kate Glenn, have both been an integral part of Media Staffing Network’s success in working with media clients since 1993, helping attract, hire and retain top talent in all market sizes.

Radio earnings season is underway and Entercom reported its Q1 revenue Monday morning and got radio off to an incredible start. Entercom CEO David Field said Entercom started the year off on a great note, delivering an outstanding first quarter. Same-station revenue was up 6% for the quarter. Q2 is pacing up 4% on a same-station basis.