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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.

On-Hertz and RCS have announced a collaborative venture, debuting their Go Live Studio solution at the IBC trade show in Amsterdam. This partnership combines RCS's radio automation with On-Hertz's audio processing and mixing software.

United Stations and its parent company, Gemini XIII, have entered into a multi-year ad representation agreement with production music and audio provider Megatrax. Starting in Q1 2024, United Stations will serve as the exclusive advertising partner for Megatrax.

Syndicated morning show Murphy, Sam and Jodi has announced a multi-year renewal of its audio sales partnership with Skyview Networks. This collaboration, which began in 2022, aims to expand the program's network sales revenue.