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Podcasts have become a significant part of Americans' audio consumption habits, according to the recently released Cumulus Media 2023 Audioscape report. The report highlights several key findings about podcast listeners.

The popular Saturday Night Live sketch "Hans and Franz" is being revived as a podcast by Conan O'Brien. The miniseries, "The Lost Hans & Franz Movie," will be available starting from May 17th, with new episodes weekly.

Driven to Fail is a new podcast hosted by Sam Smith, one of motoring company Hagerty's editors-at-large, that explores the experiences of individuals in the car world when things go wrong and how they navigate rebuilding their lives.

Barometer, an AI company specializing in brand suitability and contextual targeting technology for digital audio, has partnered with audio-centric DSP Audiohook to benefit advertisers interested in podcasts.

All May, companies and organizations from around the world in all fields will unite to have conversations about the importance of mental health and radio should be no different. We've seen the stories why in our headlines lately.

Following an on-air mistake while calling a series-winning shot in the Stanley Cup playoffs, the Toronto Maple Leafs' radio team is ending remote coverage of away games. Joe Bowen and Jim Ralph faced backlash for a wrong name.

In a Tuesday morning earnings call, iHeartMedia reported better-than-expected results for the first quarter of 2023, despite a 3.8% decrease, but it was podcasting that CEO Bob Pittman couldn't say enough about.

In collaboration with Paradise Companies based in Syracuse, Ed Levine and Galaxy Media Partners has bought the largest car show in the Northeastern United States. Galaxy Media has been a longtime promotional partner of the event and will work with the originator's family. 

The Genesis Foundation for Children has awarded iHeartMedia Boston's Kiss 108 (WXKS) with the 2023 Dr. Murray Feingold Distinguished Service Award. This recognition acknowledges the station’s support of children born with rare diseases and genetic disorders over the past four decades.

As New York businesses continue to struggle post-COVID, iHeartMedia New York is hoping to lure locals back into the City. This week, the cluster unveiled its "New York is Back" initiative aimed at supporting locally-owned businesses. Remote work has cost Manhattan $12 billion per year.