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The attack on your place in the DASH continues. And this time it's coming from the biggest tech name in the world. Apple calls CarPlay, the "ultimate copilot," where drivers can get directions, make calls, send and receive messages, and, of course, listen to music. And CarPlay was all over CES last week, as automakers like Ford, Chrysler, and Volkswagen incorporated the infotainment interface into some of CES's biggest press conferences. Was radio highlighted so brightly?

Attorney Jack Goodman, who was at one time general counsel for the NAB, says there are several reasons why political advertisers, broadcasters and the FCC should worry about the $540,000 fine recently handed down by the FCC on Cumulus. Goodman writes, in a letter on TVNewscheck, that for one the enormous amount is troubling.

Daly XXL Communications, owners of 1510 WMEX in Quincy, MA, have hired Joe Shortsleeve who'll be joined by strategist Diane McNamara for a live, Monday-Friday show from 10 a.m. – Noon. They’ll begin February 1 and will replace the station’s current offering of Boston Herald Radio’s “Morning Meeting."

At least until the Fall and that could be be good news for radio stations hoping to see the two fantasy sports sites dump more money into advertising. A state appeals court has ruled that DraftKings and FanDuel can continue to operate in the state of New York through the current sports seasons.

After the passing of the music icon, SiriusXM is bringing back the David Bowie Channel to honor his career and life. The exclusive, limited-run channel, which originally aired in 2013, will feature music from Bowie's entire career, from his earliest recordings through his most recent release Blackstar, as well as rare tracks and demo versions of some of Bowie's greatest songs. The David Bowie Channel will run now through January 18 on SiriusXM's The Loft, channel 30.

CMG Atlanta is adding a live and local voice to WSRV-FM The River. English Nick is the new night host for the station. Nick has been weekend and fill-in host on The River for four years. Prior to joining CMG in 2011, Nick worked at other Atlanta rock stations including WNNX, 99X, and 96 Rock.

CJ Lusk's weekday show will debut on KICKS 101.5 FM/WKHX-FM this Friday. Lusk was previously morning show host and Social Media Director for Q107.5/WHBQ in Memphis. Lusk replaces Ray Mariner, who has been hosting 10 a.m.-3 p.m. since Jenn Hobby departed.

Ever since we ran THIS STORY on Friday of last week there's been a very lively debate on our website amongst our readers and Radio Ink Chairman Eric Rhoads. One reader accused Eric of having "clouded judgement" when he writes about the iHeartMedia CEO. Here's exactly what that reader said and Eric's response...

Four industry executives who have recently been promoted to new roles in their company will discuss how they are transitioning to those new roles, which have brought them a lot more responsibility. The panel called "New Views From The Top" will be held Monday, February 8 at 4 p.m. during the Country Radio Seminar. Here are the four executives who will be on the panel...