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In Canada, the merger of Shaw Communications with Rogers Communications, which closed earlier this week, has been one of North America's biggest dollar-value deals seen in recent memory. In Northern Illinois and in Central Iowa, an unrelated company with a similar name is attracting renewed attention for closing on its acquisition of radio stations being added to a stable comprised of newspapers and magazines.

For a century, KFJB-AM has proven itself as a vital link to those in Marshalltown, Iowa, and its surrounding communities. What would happen if AM radio was no longer an option for local listeners? Station owner Todd Steinkamp his thoughts in this InFOCUS Podcast, presented by dot.FM. LISTEN HERE

She joined Cox Media Group 11 years ago and was Director of National Sales for its radio stations. Now, she getting a promotion to VP of National Sales.

When Ideastream assumed control of WKSU from Kent State University, it became the go-to NPR spoken word station for listeners across Cleveland and its surrounding communities along Lake Erie. But what about signal issues? GeoBroadcast Solutions solved them.

On January 10, Kalamazoo Broadcasting Company sent a letter to the FCC's Media Bureau informing them that an AM radio station had ceased operations and surrendered the station's license. More than a month later, a Petition for Reconsideration was filed by an unrelated individual. That effort has now failed.

And now, the radio spot featuring a familiar voice that just may be powered by artificial intelligence. It's the latest GPT-powered advance for audio content creators and distributors and it comes from the Amsterdam-based team led by Raoul Wedel.

A new report finds that advertisers are indeed holding back on spending as they continue to anticipate a consumer slowdown. However, given that so much of advertising today is bought and sold so close to airtime, advertiser behavior might suggest that it has become more of a leading indicator of economic health than a lagging indicator.

KMJ hit the airwaves with just 50 watts of power on March 23, 1922. A century later, the AM radio station remains a vitally important voice for Fresno and the surrounding communities of the Sierra Foothills. Now, Valley PBS is preparing to celebrate 100 years of KMJ with a documentary special.

As lawmakers investigate Live Nation over high ticket fees and surcharges, the event promoter and venue operator has been handed another setback in court over BMI's lawsuit for fair live performance royalties.

Under Fletcher McCusker's ownership, this AM and its all-important FM translator have attracted lovers of "Timeless Music." In fact, the Classic Hits brand combined to rank No. 4 among all listeners. Pending FCC approval, it will be up to Amador Bustos to decide whether or not "The Drive" stick around Tucson.

Super Hi-Fi and ElevenLabs are teaming up to produce AI DJ services for music services and broadcasters. This partnership is unique, they say, as it combines ElevenLabs’ voice AI capabilities with Super Hi-Fi’s production AI, creating something no other companies have created to-date, in their view.

It's known for its advanced AI marketing products, which are designed to help brands better understand the needs of today's audio content consumer.  Now, it has brought to market a tool that leverages generative AI and is designed to significantly improve traditional audio ads while increasing advertiser engagement. 

The FCC granted a construction permit for a new noncommercial FM in Texas to one party, after dismissal of the other party's application. But, a Petition for Reconsideration was filed. Guess what? Reconsideration has led to a potential flip of selectees.

It was widely expected, given the company's stock performance over the last several months. With a SEC filing, it is now official. Audacy Corp. is seeking shareholder approval to engineer a reverse stock split, a move necessary to maintain NYSE compliance or risk getting booted from the exchange.

His 35 years in radio include roles as VP/GM of Susquehanna Radio in Houston and as a Director of Sales with Westwood One, a VP of Sales for United States Traffic Network and, most recently, as Market Manager for Mary Quass' NRG Media in Omaha. Now, he's heading to Cox Media Group, effective April 10.