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TuneIn is expanding its offerings with the introduction of Country A-Go-Go from actor Tom Hanks and radio veteran Debbie Daughtry. To bring this project to life, Hanks and Daughtry digitized over 3,500 vinyl records from their personal collections.

Utah Public Radio celebrated its 70th anniversary with a ribbon-cutting event. The symbolic ceremony was attended by an assortment of UPR listeners, donors, and local officials. The anniversary event coincided with the station's annual fall membership and fundraising drive.

Radio Ink awarded the very best performers in the world of radio sales on Wednesday afternoon at the Radio Masters Sales Summit with the presentation of the 2023 Radio Wayne Awards finalists to a packed room at the Cincinnati Airport Marriott.

The Radio Matters Sales Summit kicked off with a packed half-day offering radio sales professionals with the knowledge and tools to excel in an ever-changing market. From energetic keynotes to stories from the set of one of the most beloved sitcoms, the day brought high energy to Cincinnati.

The latest AQ5 survey from Jacobs Media was fully unveiled on Wednesday, providing an intriguing snapshot of the current state of radio talent, revealing their motivations, concerns, and the challenges they face in an industry under transformation. Here's some of what air staff said:

(By Charese Fruge') Michelle Matthews is the new PD for Cumulus Media’s Hot AC 96.3 WDVD in Detroit as of late July. Prior to her move, Matthews was Operations Manager and Brand Manager for Saga Communications

Recent Edison Research Share of Ear data turned heads in the industry after a Q2 shift placed on-demand listening's TSL above linear audio. Now Edison shows there's still one place left where radio, satellite, and station streams still dominate: the car.

A recent study by iHeartMedia and Malcolm Gladwell's Pushkin Industries reveals a widening post-COVID gap between marketer strategies and consumer realities in the US, highlighting how marketers need to refocus their approaches based on real consumer data.

iHeartMedia has appointed Bill Davis as the new Vice President of Sales for its Chicago Region, effective immediately. In his new role, Davis will oversee the local sales team for all seven stations spanning music, talk, and news formats.

Veteran announcer Jon Bloom is set to become the new radio voice for the Phoenix Suns for the 2023-24 NBA season. He will be taking over from Al McCoy, who retired last season after decades of being synonymous with Suns broadcasts.