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Black Public Media (BPM) has allocated over $160,000 in funding to three projects aimed at addressing vaccine hesitancy. The projects, set for completion this fall, comprise a podcast and two short films, targeting expected surges in COVID and flu cases.

CBC has launched a new channel on YouTube, enabling audiences to access a variety of CBC podcasts via the digital platform. More than a dozen CBC Podcasts are now streamable on YouTube, with video expansion on the way.

Salem Media Group has introduced a new podcast, Retire Repurposed, available on its platform SeniorResource.com. The program takes an innovative approach to retirement, encouraging listeners to consider this phase not as the termination of their working life

(By Rick Fink) Do you agree with everything you read? No, me neither. And, while I am very appreciative of you reading these weekly articles, and enjoy the positive feedback, I would never expect you to agree with me 100% of the time.

Audacy has promoted Charlie O Mallonee to the position of Assistant Brand Manager of ESPN 1320 (KIFM-AM) in Sacramento. Mallonee has been serving as a Producer for the station since 2019. Mallonee had previously worked for Sports Radio Service in San Francisco.

Spanish-language media conglomerate TelevisaUnivision has reported an 11% increase in consolidated total revenue for Q2, while still keeping audio-specific figures hidden. In a Thursday release, the company announced revenue of $1.2 billion in the second quarter.

The Broadcasters Foundation of America held its inaugural Media Mixer on Thursday night at iHeartMedia's New York City offices. Hosted by personality Angela Yee, the event marked the first in what is hoped to be a national series of BFoA Media Mixers.

A well-known consumer advocate has challenged Major League Baseball Commissioner Robert Manfred to eliminate advertisements during radio broadcasts of baseball games, saying it is, “Harmful to align teams with the multiple dark sides of these large corporations.”

The National Association of Broadcasters has initiated its 2023 NAB Congressional PSA Campaign, with participation from more than 150 members of Congress. The public service announcements touch on significant subjects like preventative cancer screenings, suicide prevention, and blood donation.

Murphy Air has expanded its Western Arizona offerings by introducing a new modern country station, The Bandit 97.9, to its Flagstaff cluster. It joins Murphy's two other area stations and six Lake Havasu City signals.