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— SiriusXM and sports talk personality Adam Schein agree to a new, four-year contract that keeps Schein hosting his daily late morning show “Schein on Sports” on the Mad Dog Sports Radio channel. Schein will also continue to host his newly rebranded SiriusXM podcast, now titled “Rise and Schein,” which features compelling long-form interviews with athletes and celebrities.

— Hillsdale College’s WRFH “Radio Free Hillsdale 101.7 FM” in Hillsdale, Michigan takes home the top honors at the 2023 Michigan Student Broadcast Awards, hosted by the Michigan Association of Broadcasters. The station was named the “2023 College Audio Station of the Year” and received nine individual awards. Station general manager Scot Bertram comments, “Our student broadcasters and journalists are committed to producing high-quality content that keeps listeners engaged. We’re honored to have that work recognized by such a prestigious organization.”

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— Salem Media Group, Inc announces the acquisition of George Gilder’s investment newsletters Gilder’s Technology Report, Gilder’s Technology Report PRO, Gilder’s Moonshots, Gilder’s Private Reserve and Gilder’s Guideposts. It also launches a new website for Gilder at www.GilderReport.com. Salem says adding this content to Eagle Financial Publications’ portfolio of investment newsletters and trading services adds more depth to an already powerful mix of products.

— Hillsdale College student Elena Lanning won first place for Most Creative/Innovative Show at this year’s Intercollegiate Broadcasting System Conference held in New York from February 23 to 26. Lanning was awarded first place for her show, “Five Minute Myths.” This award was the sixth national first-place honor from is WFRH, Hillsdale, Michigan “Radio Free Hillsdale 101.7 FM” ’s sixth national first-place award from the National Intercollegiate Broadcasting System Awards. Additionally, WFRH’s Scot Bertram was named Best Faculty Advisor in radio. Bertram says, “I am thrilled for all the students whose hard work is being recognized. It’s always exciting and gratifying to have industry professionals acknowledge the outstanding content created by our students at WRFH. The station benefits greatly from the passion and commitment our students have for radio and audio.”