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A study by the University of Florida Brechner Freedom of Information Project is highlighting the importance of independent college media. More than half of college student news organizations are significantly financially linked to their universities.

(By Mike McVay) The Country Radio Seminar kicks off on Wednesday, February 28. It is my Must Attend every year. I was wowed when I first attended the conference 30+ years ago. Never before had I been to a conference about only one format, where there is unity among radio stations and record labels to further a music genre.

(By John Shomby) In Steven Pressfield’s book about the creative process, The War of Art, he outlines how creativity’s arch-enemy is “resistance.” Resistance is that internal force in our head that holds us back from doing our best work.

(By Buzz Knight) Sometimes, when a business is trying to get a foothold, it's helpful to observe how other businesses are successfully integrating the same practice. Let's look at three realms of AI at work that might trigger your own creative breakthrough:

Cumulus Media Corporate VP of Programming Val Garris is no longer with the company, marking the second major leader to announce a departure in the past week along with Charlie Cook. Garris has been with Cumulus for the past two decades.

Capital Public Radio's interim president and general manager, Tom Karlo, who was brought on board to guide the Sacramento-based stations amidst significant financial and managerial challenges, has announced his impending resignation.

The New England Music Hall of Fame has announced its 2024 inductees, including a Connecticut college station, a longtime AM owner and broadcaster, and a Hip Hop radio personality. They join numerous artists, bands, and journalists in the year's class.

Educational Communications of Colorado Springs is welcoming Robyn Sedgwick back as General Manager for the KTLF Radio Network. The Contemporary Christian network, comprising three stations and 52 signals, reaches across Colorado.

Meruelo Media's 95.5 KLOS has taken rock radio philanthropy to the next level, raising $1.28 million for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in 26 hours. The station's seventh annual fundraiser invited Los Angeles listeners to become "Partners in Hope."

In another extraordinary turn for Columbus, OH's Alternative format battle, iHeartMedia has surrendered the WWCD call letters once belonging to independent station CD 92.9. CD 92.9 brand owner Randy Malloy has spent the year battling to save the signal.