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As more than 300 executives from the automotive and broadcasting industries gathered in Prague to discuss the global future of radio in vehicles, WorldDAB President Jacqueline Bierhorst emphasized the "relentless" nature of radio and how it must be preserved.

(By Charese Frugé) Haley Bartoletta is Director of Branding and Programming for Cox Media Group's WGAU (News/Talk) and WPUP (CHR), as well as the Morning Show Host on 106.1 WNGC, Your Georgia Country, in Athens.

(By Chris Stonick) Does your station have a turnover problem? It could be what you're doing… or what you’re not doing. As a leader, it’s important to realize that many people leave because they feel unappreciated. The reality is that this is a fixable situation.

(By James Bahm) Since you’re reading this in Radio Ink, you’re probably in sales or leadership of some capacity and have most likely developed a personal approach to communication – a method to your madness, so to speak. But how effective is it, really?

Remote News Service has expanded its reach by adding three new affiliates. Additions include Hernando Broadcasting Tampa's WWJB, Hometown Communications' WIRY-AM in Plattsburgh, NY, and Champlin Broadcasting in Oklahoma City.

Audacy Dallas' Newsradio 1080 KRLD (KRLD-AM) has added The Chad Benson Show to its midday lineup. The syndicated show will engage listeners with a mix of news, insights, and discussions on topics relevant to the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

iHeartMedia Roanoke's 104.9 Steve FM (WSTV) is getting a new sound in the mornings as the station signs The Murphy, Sam, and Jodi Show. The nationally syndicated morning show will air on weekdays and Saturdays across southwest Virginia.

Newsweek has expanded The Josh Hammer Show, hosted by Senior Editor-at-Large and constitutional lawyer Josh Hammer, to iHeartMedia Miami's WIOD-AM. The syndicated program, which debuted in Seattle in November, is also heard in St. Louis.

Spotify is set to enhance its service offerings with a high-fidelity audio option known as the HiFi tier, which will be available as a premium add-on for an additional $5. This new feature is designed to complement existing subscriptions by allowing users to integrate HiFi quality.

SiriusXM has taken a new step in the world of programmatic audio advertising by implementing Unified ID 2.0 for Pandora. UID2 serves as a replacement for fading traditional identifiers like third-party cookies, favoring user privacy.