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Warner Bros. Unscripted Television, in collaboration with Telepictures and Audacy, is set to expand the reach of its Emmy Award-winning TV show Extra with the debut of Extra: The Podcast. The series will premiere on September 13.

It was a day filled with camaraderie, competition, and philanthropy at the Greenwich Country Club on Monday, as radio leaders gathered for the Broadcasters Foundation of America Celebrity Golf Tournament in a perfect match to fund the BFoA's mission of helping broadcasters in need.

It's a sight that broadcasters have been sorely wanting to see: radio advertising is still holding stable, even post-Labor Day, according to the latest data from Media Monitors. The total spot plays for the top five national radio advertisers registered at 219,703.

Veteran radio host Robbie Daniels is embarking on a new chapter in her career after nearly 30 years at Fargo, ND classic rock station 107.9 The Fox (KPFX). Two weeks after leaving the station for personal reasons, she popped back up at a station across town.

Dick Bertel, a trailblazing figure in Connecticut radio and beyond, has passed away at the age of 92.B ertel had a long and varied career in radio broadcasting that spanned several decades and multiple stations in the northeast and abroad.

The St. Louis Blues and Hubbard Radio have announced a five-year extension to their broadcast partnership, ensuring that Blues games will be aired on 101 ESPN (WXOS) until the 2027-28 hockey season. Other Hubbard Stations will also get certain Blues content.

Clubhouse, the social media platform that originally gained traction for its live audio rooms, is pivoting to a more messaging-like experience with a new voice-only group chats feature. The live chatrooms will still exist but are less prominently showcased.

Spotify is gearing up to introduce a free audiobook trial for its subscribers, according to a new report. This pilot initiative is a shift from the streamer's current pay-per-download model for audiobooks, which it started offering last year after acquiring Findaway.

Radio veteran Cody Alan has joined SiriusXM's The Highway as the co-host of Highway Mornings with Cody Alan & Macie Banks. The show aims to deliver the latest updates in country music, pop culture, and entertainment with celebrity guests and listeners.

After a 52-year career, Jim "JJ" Johnson will sign off of Audacy Detroit's 104.3 WOMC. Johnson announced his impending retirement on Monday's JJ and JoAnne Morning Show. His last day on air will be December 1.