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Journalist Steven Portnoy, who has more than two decades of reporting on politics and breaking news, is returning to ABC News Radio after a stint at CBS News Radio. He will join ABC News' Washington DC political bureau as a national correspondent.

Podcast platform Pocket Casts has launched a new app specifically designed for Android's Wear OS. Users can enjoy their favorite podcasts directly from their wrist, provided they have a Wear OS-compatible watch and a Pocket Casts Plus subscription.

As the radio industry grapples with declining advertising revenue, Audacy is preparing to enter negotiations with financial creditors in an effort to restructure its debt, say insiders familiar with the situation. Creditors, bondholders, and Audacy itself have enlisted several law firms.

FEMA and SiriusXM have announced a bolstering of their partnership, aiming to enhance the connectivity of FEMA’s Integrated Public Alert & Warning System for the National Public Warning System. The change comes as AM relies on EAS for its continued place in the dash.

WGHN has agreed to pay over $100,000 to the City of Grand Haven to finally put a tower site dispute that left the station off the air for months to rest. Grand Haven pulled the plug on WGHN for contract breaches in November of 2022.

Several air talent at Beasley Philadelphia's 97.5 The Fanatic have been let go as part of budget cuts the station had to make. Hunter Brody, known for his role in the afternoon trio that replaced Mike Missanelli, was part of the reduction.

The list of scholarship recipients for this year's Rising Through the Ranks program has been revealed. Virtual sessions are set to start on August 1, culminating in an in-person event from August 8-10 at the BMI Nashville office.

Country Radio Broadcasters celebrated the 2023 Country Radio Hall of Fame awards at Nashville's Virgin Hotel on Monday night. The event paid tribute to the profound impact of key country radio personalities and their contributions to the genre.

Audio analytics company Veritonic is expanding its capabilities for providing brands with detailed data and analytics for branded podcast initiatives. This new service uses AI-powered Creative Measurement and Competitive Intelligence to offer insights.

Lamborghini is the newest luxury car brand to join the podcast world with their latest release, Beyond: A Lamborghini Podcast. Launched July 11, the podcast offers listeners a deep dive into the renowned Sant’Agata factory and its supercars.