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(By John Shomby) The rollout of the first AI radio personality sent a slight shiver through our industry. Was it the beginning of the end for live and local personalities? Here we are a year later and AI is easily a part of our everyday conversations – in the industry AND our lives.

(By Buzz Knight) If you are in a leadership position, focusing on keeping your high-performing talent happy is an important priority. Whether it be on-air talent or sales, guarding and fostering their well-being is critical. Here are some ways to keep them engaged and happy:

The US Copyright Office has launched an inquiry into the role of Performance Rights Organizations and their licensing revenue distribution practices at the request of Congress. Now broadcasters can let their voices be heard on the issue for a limited window.

Despite a snowstorm, more than 100 John Carroll University students and community members turned out for WJCU’s annual Blizzard Bash charity concert at Beachland Tavern in Cleveland. The event raised enough to provide over 18,000 meals for families in need.

After a long hiatus, the nationally syndicated radio show Online Tonight is returning, bringing a mix of tech insights, pop culture discussions, and audience interaction back to stations across the country. Former Apple repair technician Max Smart is back as host.

Veteran radio creative specialist Yaman Coskun, former Yamanair Creative CEO, launches yaman.AI, a hybrid creative services company offering local-direct-focused ad creation, sales tools, training, consultations, and production support across audio, video, jingles, and digital branding.

Connoisseur Media’s 103.1 The Wolf (WWWF) hosted its inaugural Country Cares for St. Jude Kids radiothon on February 6 and 7, raising $165,825. The radiothon marked the beginning of a year-long fundraising initiative of partnerships and live events.

In the wake of the Los Angeles wildfires, iHeartMedia and Southern California non-profit Dream Center have raised more than $15 million in cash and in-kind donations for over 80,000 people affected by the unprecedented disaster.

After monitoring the tax-filing giant's aggressive moves through the rankings over the past month, Intuit's TurboTax has claimed the top spot in this week’s Spot Ten Radio rankings from Media Monitors, taking the crown after placing second in the previous week.

iHeartMedia Seattle has introduced a new midday sports talk show, MJ in the Midday, on Sports Radio 93.3 KJR with host Marc James. James moves from Tampa Bay, where he covered Florida sports for Genesis Communications' Sports Talk Florida.