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US Congress continues its crusade on behalf of AM radio. The House Energy and Commerce Committee has revealed their intention to conduct a Committee hearing in early June. The hearing will highlight the significance of incorporating AM radio in new cars.

As summer kicks off, audio consumption habits are on the rise, and a new study from Veritonic forecasts a big season for podcasts and streaming audio ahead. With consumers spending less time inside, advertisers are looking to shift to more portable media.

iHeartMedia Philadelphia's radio stations 105.3 WDAS FM, Power 99 (WUSL), and Rumba 106.1 (WUMR) are hosting the sixth annual "Sista Strut" breast cancer walk on June 17. The event benefits the American Association for Cancer Research and breast cancer awareness.

In the latest review of current audio advertising trends, Madison and Wall Principal Brian Wieser unpacks radio's losses. Wieser examined Q1 growth trends and ad revenues of iHeartMedia, Audacy, and Cumulus, confirming a decline in total ad revenues year over year.

Blake Fulton has been appointed as the Market President for iHeartMedia North Alabama. Previously a SVPS at iHeart, Fulton will oversee all Birmingham, Tuscaloosa, and Huntsville market operations in his new role, including thirteen stations across the three metro areas.

Radio One Washington DC is bringing Brian McGhee onto its team as Director of Sales starting June 20. McGhee brings extensive management and sales experience from his previous role as Market President and General Manager for Townsquare Media in Rockford, IL.

Alpha Media Portland's KXTG 750 AM The Game announced the extension of its longtime partnership with John Canzano. Canzano has hosted The Bald Faced Truth on The Game since its launch in 2007. The show is also syndicated in Eugene and Klamath Falls.

StoryCorps, a national nonprofit organization focused on recording and preserving diverse stories, is partnering with Colorado Public Radio for a stop on its Mobile Tour. The organization will be in Colorado Springs from June 1-28, offering in-person and virtual recording options.

Audacy and Allen Media Group have formed a content distribution partnership, allowing Audacy to launch three new audio streams dedicated to AMG's weather and climate news networks. The streams include The Weather Channel, The Weather Channel en Español, and Pattrn.

Amazon's live radio app Amp has introduced a new exclusive basketball show called Sideline Stroll with Ros, hosted by broadcaster Ros Gold-Onwude. The show will feature notable guests from the basketball world and will cover news, culture, and off-the-court stories.