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As more radio companies adopt digital strategies for their sales campaigns, some sellers can lag behind. So how do radio’s top digital sellers keep their OTA edge while keeping online revenue up? You can start by asking SBS DigIdea’s VP Dara Kalvort.

After a substantial increase in spot plays that propelled Wendy's to the top of the radio advertising chart last week, the fast-food giant maintained its number one position for the week of August 7 through 13 as total national spot play sank.

In honor of the event's 10th anniversary, Audacy is relocating its "We Can Survive" concert to the New York City area. NEW 102.7 FM (WNEW) will host the show, which is a part of the broadcaster's I'm Listening mental health initiative.

PromoSuite and Toronto-based digital content manager SoCast are collaborating to integrate PromoSuite Mail with SoCast’s Content Management Solution, offering a streamlined email system specifically designed for radio.

Mr. Master, the parent company behind prominent compliance and content distribution software AIM Premium, has announced significant new agreements and renewals across more than 700 radio stations nationwide including Audacy, Beasley, and Salem.

Broadcast Partners, led by Ken Moultrie, is unveiling a new radio brand called Yummy Hits. Veteran programmer Brian Burns is joining the company for the project, which was conceived in Miami by Burns' former colleague Dennis Porebski.

SiriusXM is launching a new channel dedicated to the music of Ed Sheeran, featuring hits from his math-titled albums and more. The Ed Sheeran Channel will be available until August 21. The focal point of the channel is the artist's recent Sirius-exclusive concert.

Detroit's 910 AM Superstation (WFDF-AM) has made a sudden shift in its programming, switching from local talk radio to an all-sports format. The station informed the former hosts of their termination via email last Friday.

Urban One Indianapolis sports talk radio station The Fan (WFNI-AM) is moving Jake Query from mornings to middays with Query & Company. The show will take over the noon to 3p slot previously occupied by Dan Dakich, starting on Monday, August 21.

The Federal Communications Commission has opened the application window for its Fall 2024 Attorney Honors Program, designed to recruit entry-level attorneys. Selected candidates will join a two-year employment and training program to gain exposure to communications law and policy.