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National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt is warning that recent controversies involving Jimmy Kimmel Live! highlight an urgent moment for the media industry and the First Amendment. In a blog post, LeGeyt emphasized that broadcasters must be able to make programming decisions free from government interference. “The First Amendment affords our stations — and all Americans — this fundamental right, and the mere perception that broadcasters […]

Nuvoodoo Research: Leigh Jacobs & Carolyn Gilbert Advertisers are increasingly looking for proof that their campaigns are working. You can hear ROAS – Return on Ad Spend – talked about in podcasts commercials targeting businesspeople. John Wanamaker, founder of the long-gone Philadelphia-area department store Wanamaker’s, is often quoted saying, “Half the money I spend on advertising is wasted; the trouble is I don’t know which half.” Alphabet or Meta say […]

Jennifer Hudson listens to Christmas music even when she’s at the beach in the summer. The singer-actress unveiled her debut holiday album, titled The Gift of Love, in October, with the record featuring her take on classic tracks like Jingle Bells and Winter Wonderland. Speaking to The New York Post about the project, Jennifer admitted that she plays her favourite festive tracks all year round. “I remember bike riding, listening to Christmas […]

Save the Date! October 15th – 16th in Washington, DC for the 2025 NABOB Black Media Summit & Power of Urban Radio Forum—where culture, content, and commerce collide. This year’s summit features a powerful lineup of speakers, media leaders, and brand executives. Highlights include the Black-Owned Agency Brunch, Power of Urban Radio Awards Luncheon, CMO Workshop, State of Black Media, AI & digital transformation panels, evening receptions, and more. Don’t miss this premier […]

FCC Commissioner Anna M. Gomez condemned ABC’s decision to suspend Jimmy Kimmel Live! and warned that political pressure on broadcasters threatens First Amendment protections, arguing the FCC “does not have the authority, the ability, or the constitutional right to police content or punish broadcasters for speech the government dislikes.” Gomez said corporate “capitulation” to government threats endangers free expression for everyone. In her statement, Gomez criticized what she called “a […]

RADIO RATINGS FOR SUBSCRIBING STATIONS BIRMINGHAM | BUFFALO-NIAGARA FALLS | FT. MYERS-NAPLES | GREENVILLE-SPARTANBURG | RICHMOND | ROCHESTER, NY Nielsen ratings coming Monday at 5PM(ET): Dayton and Grand Rapids.

Advantage Music Research has launched Scorecard Plus, a new music research option aimed at delivering affordable library testing with added strategic guidance from radio industry veteran Sean Ross. Scorecard Plus complements AMR’s flagship Scorecard Music Test by layering in deeper analysis and customized recommendations. The offering includes expert support in building the test-covering the screener, music montages, hook list and supplemental questions — along with a tailored readout that connects results […]

Dave Van Dyke: BridgeRatings For decades, Apple has stood as the world’s most valuable company—not simply because it builds great devices, but because it makes bold, strategic decisions that reshape entire industries. Its journey from near bankruptcy in the 1990s to global dominance today offers valuable lessons for any business leader. For radio, still competing in an increasingly digital-first world, Apple’s trajectory shows a clear path forward. -Experience Over Product […]