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On May 17, African American-centric media company and casino owner Urban One entered into an Open Market Sale Agreement with Jefferies LLC. This opens the door to a Class D share offering, the company tells the SEC.

Section 315(e)(3) of the Commission’s Rules says that a radio station must maintain a file, publicly accessible upon request, and upload any and all information about these requests to view a political file, "as soon as possible." The Commission considers this act critical. But, a Colorado radio station owner didn't abide by these rules.

There's a new Market President for the iHeartMedia stations serving the Minneapolis-St. Paul market. Taking the post is a member of the leadership team who is being promoted. He's a former SBS sales pro who began his career at Interep.

Salem Media Group Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Evan Masyr sat down with Noble Capital Markets Senior Research Analyst Michael Kupinski for an in-depth chat about the trajectory of the broadcast media company — and the discussion is now available for all to hear.

A FCC filing made Tuesday offers a little insight as to why a group of Indianapolis radio stations are being placed in a trust: the licensee of the stations passed away a couple of months ago. But what wasn't shared is perhaps more noteworthy, as it involves the head of Connoisseur Media and the legendary Wolfman Jack.

If one were to pen a "History of U.S. Hispanic Radio's Programming Greats," a longtime programming leader, one based in Los Angeles, could very well appear on that list. That's one reason why his appointment to a key role at Meruelo Media after a long stint at Univision is so notable.

Live and in-person, the Chief Executive Officer of Beasley Media Group will be bestowed with the National Radio Award come October 13 in Las Vegas. It's another sign that the pandemic's concerns are fading as each day at the NAB progresses.

The owners of a Macy's warehouse located on Gandy Blvd. midway between downtown Tampa and St. Petersburg, Fla., have moved forward with buying the neighboring property due east of the facility facing the Selmon Expressway. It's a multimillion-dollar deal. And, it will see the relocation of iHeartMedia's radio stations serving the Tampa Bay region.

With Urban One stock exploding in value on Thursday, it was only natural that some investors may want to cash out and enjoy a handsome profit. That's exactly what transpired on Friday, as UONE went on a wild ride that saw shares jump and quickly recede, leading to a 13% dip for the day.

Educational Media Foundation is moving forward with the acquisition of another FM radio station, adding to a group of properties that makes the Christian Contemporary Music giant the second-largest licensee of radio stations in the U.S. Only, this deal is hardly a surprise. It's purchase an affiliate of its Worship Music noncommercial network.

Another national brand has emerged for Bell Media in Canada, which is part of the iHeartRadio platform in use across the country. It follows the arrival in late December of "Move Radio" as an Adult Contemporary brand. This time, Bell is taking a cue from Toronto's "Boom" -- and the U.K.'s Absolute Radio, perhaps.

Is it our imagination, or have broadcast ministries taken advantage of the pandemic by going on a FM buying binge? Jon Yinger, President and CEO of The Christian Broadcasting System and Broadcast Properties LLC, shares his perspective in this InFOCUS Podcast, presented by dot.FM. LISTEN HERE

Why did Townsquare Media, with a stock price that is at its highest price in nearly six years, reveal in a SEC filing that one of its board members on Friday -- one who chairs the Compensation Committee -- resigned? The explanation is a simple one.

With his syndicated morning show back on Power 106 and Debmar-Mercury gearing up a fall 2021 delayed debut of his TV show, Nick Cannon is ready for a big decade ahead. On October 9 and 10, he'll be a key figure at the live-and-in person NAB Show in Las Vegas — another sign that the media industry's biggest annual gathering remains a go.

Robin Fitzgerald, chief creative officer at BBDO Atlanta, will return as the 2021 Chief Judge after serving in the same role in 2020.