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Radio personality Mike Rowe has rejoined SummitMedia Louisville as Assistant Program Director and afternoon talent at Q103.1 (WQNU). Rowe previously hosted mornings at the cluster's Classic Rock 107.7 (WSFR), then known as The Eagle, for a brief period in 2022.

Gemini XIII has announced the hiring of Chris Long as its new Chief Revenue Officer. He has previously served in senior sales and leadership roles at companies like Dial Global, Pandora, and most recently, as RVP of Sales at SiriusXM.

Discovered by developer Chris Messina within the Spotify app's code, the forthcoming Supremium tier will not only offer 24-bit lossless audio but will also include AI-generated playlists, advanced mixing tools, and extra audiobook listening hours.

In August, Radio Ink reported that Salem Media Group moved to sell its radio stations in the Greenville-Spartanburg market of South Carolina to Educational Media Foundation. The $6.775 deal has officially gained approval and closed, with the final day set.

Lotus Communications and Williams Broadcasting Inc. have announced the return of The Rob, Anybody, and Dawn Show, aka RAD Radio, to Sacramento airwaves. The show will now occupy an entire radio station, broadcasting on RAD Radio 104.7FM/890AM (KSAC-AM) 24/7 starting November 13.

Wondery, in partnership with Pineapple Street Studios—an Audacy company, is set to unveil Ghost Story, a compelling limited podcast series that interweaves a haunting, a murder investigation, and intricate family dynamics. Ghost Story marks the fourth collaboration between Wondery and Pineapple Street

The Signal Awards has unveiled its list of winners for the year, featuring some of the most influential voices in podcasting. Among the notable winners are Michelle Obama, Oprah Winfrey, Eva Longoria, and Kit Harington.

An e-commerce retailer's recent six-month audio advertising campaign has yielded impressive results, according to a study conducted by Upwave in collaboration with Cumulus Media/Westwood One's Audio Active Group.

Forecast 2024’s "The Promise and Pitfalls of AI Technology in Broadcasting" brings together a panel of broadcast, legal, and technology professionals to explore the ethical considerations surrounding the use of AI tools and services by broadcasters.

(By Rick Fink) It happens nearly every day. You meet someone for the first time and the common question asked is, “What do you do for a living?” How do you reply? Do you offer the common boring response, "I sell advertising"?