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NIL advocates The TOMMY Group and YEA Networks are launching a new podcast series called Almost Pro: USC Football, offering an inside look into the world of NCAA college football by way of the USC Trojans.

As the writers' strike continues, five of late-night television's most prominent hosts — Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel, Seth Meyers, and John Oliver — are teaming up via podcast to help their staff in a new Spotify limited-series podcast.

Even with podcast listening experiencing a surge, Edison Research has found the younger generation is still a largely untapped market for podcasters. Data shows only 30% of Gen Z (13-24) and 23% of Generation Alpha (6-12) listen to podcasts.

Podcast platform Libsyn is initiating a fellowship for students in the Podcasting and Audio Reportage master’s program at NYU’s Journalism Institute. Selected by NYU faculty, the fellow will conduct original research. The company also unveiled LibsynEDU, an in-house educational wing.

As Andy Travis on WKRP in Cincinnati, Gary Sandy entertained the country and inspired thousands of people to enter the radio industry. Radio Ink honors his contribution with our first-ever Radio Wayne Influencer Award at this year’s Radio Masters Sales Summit!

Mike McCall is leaving his post as Chief Engagement Officer at Educational Media Foundation for a new role in Christian radio. He is bringing his 30-year background in donor development and special initiatives fundraising the the Houston-based Hope Media Group.

Emmis Corporation, formerly known as Emmis Communications, is set to go private after Thursday's shareholder meeting, following overwhelming approval for amending its articles of incorporation, but don’t expect the transition to move quickly. The deal opened a three-year window.

Emmis President of Radio Programming Rick Cummings announced he is stepping down from his position effective September 1. This won't be a full departure, as he will continue to serve as a consultant, continuing his 43 partnership with Emmis Founder Jeff Smulyan.

New England Public Media is making a major split across its signals starting September 4. While time on NEPM's stations was previously halved between talk and classical, now the network will dedicate signals solely to each format.

Good Karma Brands has elevated Greg Scalzo to the role of Milwaukee Market Manager. Scalzo will now manage ESPN Milwaukee, 101.7 The Truth, and 620 WTMJ. The promotion comes as GKB revamps ESPN Wisconsin's lineup with local programming.