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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.

Motor Racing Network will unveil the results of their multi-market study on Next Gen Era NASCAR fans on The Encouragers Radio Rally podcast. The study aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the American motorsports audience.

Ntertain Studios, led by Lex Borrero and Tommy Mottola, and Audio Up Media, led by Jared Gutstadt, have formed a strategic partnership to develop and acquire original content across various media platforms with a focus on Latin podcast programming.

Audible has revealed the judges for Breakthrough, the first-ever singing competition series developed exclusively as a podcast. Grammy-winning artists Sara Bareilles and Kelly Rowland will serve as judges and mentors, guiding five contestants throughout the season.