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Radio syndicator Key Networks has announced a partnership with on-demand advertising solutions provider CreativeReady to facilitate radio barter sales for Spec-Mate. The new AI-powered scriptwriting service allows radio stations to generate fully scripted client-specific ads.

After a decade of success in Nashville and beyond, iHeartMedia has announced the renewal of its partnership with its top country personality Bobby Bones. Bones will continue his work as Vice President and Creative Director of iHeartCountry.

American General Media's New Mexico classical public radio 95.5 KHFM has announced a change in leadership as Alexis Corbin is named the new Executive Director. Corbin, who has been serving as Program Director for KHFM since January, will now take charge of the station's operations.

Audacy Gainesville-Ocala's 97.3 The Sky (WSKY) will be making major changes to the station's lineup starting Labor Day. The schedule sees the removal of programs by Brian Kilmeade, Ben Shapiro, and Chad Benson.

After Townsquare Media made a massive share buyback to end Q2, they had one of the most anticipated earnings calls in the industry. Now that the "digital first" company has released its quarterly numbers, shareholders have gone from excited to disappointed.

Hubbard Washington DC's WTOP announced three new appointments within its news leadership team. Monique Hayes is promoted to AM Broadcast News Director, Bill McFarland will become PM Broadcast News Director, and Giang Nguyen will take over as Digital News Director.

The Radio Biz Podcast has welcomed a distinguished guest for its latest episode: Radio Ink President/Publisher Deborah Parenti. Hosted by Don Bedell the show engages radio enthusiasts with conversations on various aspects of the industry with notable names.

Audacy is set to launch a four-part documentary podcast series exploring the life and lasting impact of Hollywood power broker Lew Wasserman, Glitter and Might. Hosted by best-selling author Shawn Levy, the series dissects Wasserman's influence on both entertainment and politics.

UK football club West Ham United has unveiled its official new podcast, Iron Cast. The podcast is set to provide fans with the latest news, views, exclusive interviews, and appearances by big-name guests.

Reality TV star Kristin Cavallari, known for Laguna Beach, The Hills, and Very Cavallari, is launching a new podcast in collaboration with Dear Media. Let’s Be Honest with Kristin Cavallari will center around “all things relationships.”