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iHeartMedia Grand Rapids has announced the flip of 96.1 The Game (WMAX) from ESPN Radio programming to FOX Sports Radio. Effective immediately, the station will carry FOX Sports's range of sports entertainment shows throughout the week.

After three years away, Lina Cravotto is making her return to Cox Media Group's Tulsa cluster. Cravotto will be taking on the role of Director of Sales. During her previous tenure with CMG Tulsa, Cravotto focused on healthcare sales and marketing.

Skip Mahaffey is joining Christian broadcaster Pillar Media as the new Director of Programming Operations in Cincinnati. Concurrently, Pillar has promoted midday host Kristen James to the role of Music Director in New Jersey.

Benztown is partnering with P1 Media Group to host a webinar focusing on artificial intelligence in radio broadcasting, centered around Alpha Media Portland's Live 95.5 and the station's use of the world's first AI radio presenter, "AI Ashley."

The University of North Texas has introduced Mean Green Hits, a new internet radio station targeting Gen Z and Millennial audiences. The station had a soft launch in August, with the official start coinciding with World College Radio Day on October 6.

The Alliance for Women in Media has announced that syndicated radio staple Delilah will receive the first-ever Gracies Icon Award. The award will be presented at the 2023 Gracies Leadership Awards event in New York City.

Jacobs Media is making its comeback to the 2024 Consumer Electronics Show, offering exclusive, curated tours for radio broadcasters. This year, Jacobs Media will also include a special tour of the recently opened Sphere.

Social media star and singer JoJo Siwa, along with her mother Jessalynn Siwa, have launched a new podcast for their pop group XOMG POP!. The XOMG POP! Podcast aims to offer listeners a behind-the-scenes look at life as a teen pop star.

Charlamagne Tha God and iHeartMedia are celebrating the third anniversary of The Black Effect Podcast Network. Started with the aim of becoming a leading podcast network for Black listeners, The Black Effect has launched more than 30 shows since.