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UC Berkeley football and men's basketball teams have a new radio play-by-play announcer in Northern California native Justin Allegri. The appointment sees Allegri replace Joe Starkey, who retired last season after 48 years.

Thomas “Catt” Sirten, longtime manager at 92 Zew (WZEW) in Mobile, AL, has passed away at the age of 68. The announcement was made by the radio station on Sunday after Sirten's body was discovered that morning at the station.

RedRocks Broadcasting's Zion 104.1 (KZYN) in St. George, UT, has added Hubbard Phoenix's Dave and Mahoney to mornings. The Compass Media syndicated show originates from 100.7 KSLX.

Flora, MS-based SSR Communications, Inc., led by CEO Matthew Wesolowski, has agreed to sell the Construction Permit for KCAY 100.7 to a Utah buyer. Gerdes and Associates, run by Michael Gerdes, is making the $250,000 purchase

The Center for Sales Strategy has announced the launch of Sales Accelerator Ai, an AI-powered chat system designed to assist and empower sales leaders and professionals. Sales Accelerator Ai is a closed system that operates through the six-step Sales Accelerator process.

The Radio Advertising Bureau's Radio Works initiative is set to host its next live presentation, "Radio Works for Restaurants," on Wednesday, August 16, at 1p ET. The webinar aims to provide insights for radio sellers into dining out and alcohol purchasing habits.

Apple Music has introduced a new personal radio station aimed at enhancing the music discovery experience for its users. This addition comes as a response to a gap in Apple Music's algorithmic discovery options, particularly when compared to rivals like Spotify.

Podbean announced the last two webinars in its summer series of events focusing on the complexities of podcast advertisements. This initiative is geared towards aiding podcasters in understanding advertising dynamics and implementing strategies to augment their podcast visibility.

The host of the Australian podcast One Minute Remaining, Jack Laurence, is back with another true-crime podcast, Wanted. The new podcast, hosted and distributed by Acast, features exclusive interviews with individuals wanted by authorities for alleged crimes.

iHeartPodcasts has announced its collaboration with top sleep and relaxation podcast Nothing Much Happens: Bedtime Stories to Help You Sleep. The podcast, hosted by Yoga and Meditation Expert Kathryn Nicolai, was started in April 2018.