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Ideastream Public Media has launched JazzNEO, a new Jazz format now airing on WCSB-FM (89.3) in Cleveland. The initiative, created in partnership with Cleveland State University, replaces the longtime student-run college Alternative outlet with Jazze simulcasting WCLV-HD2 (90.3). JazzNEO highlights both iconic recordings and contemporary voices, along with spotlight segments on Northeast Ohio’s jazz community. Special programming will include live performances, interviews, and features on local talent. CSU President Laura […]

Kroenke Sports & Entertainment (KSE) has appointed Joel Clary as Senior Vice President and General Manager of its four Denver radio stations. Clary joins KSE from Salem Media Group, where he most recently served as Regional Multimedia Sales Manager based in Denver. His prior leadership roles include Director of Sales for Townsquare Media in Fort Collins, as well as senior sales management positions with Cumulus Media Houston, Radio One Houston, […]

This is a topic all of urban radio can and should be talking about. “John Legend Just Warned America — And His Words Could Spark a Cultural Firestorm.” But, it’s where we are today and if you watch, this isn’t going away anytime soon, He says, “When I was a young man in Springfield, Ohio,” “I used to sit at the piano in my parents’ house, dreaming of the stage. […]

Nielsen has expanded its cross-platform media planning platform, Nielsen Media Impact (NMI), to include podcast listening data for the first time, giving the U.S. podcasting industry greater visibility in broader advertising strategies. The enhancement, powered by Edison Research, was unveiled yesterday at the IAB Podcast Upfronts. Until now, podcast listening data was available only within individual measurement systems. By integrating podcasts into NMI, advertisers can now plan and optimize campaigns […]

Audacy, in partnership with Agenda Management & Production, has announced the launch of “Undomesticated,” a new weekly audio and video podcast hosted by singer, songwriter, actress, entrepreneur, and television personality Candiace Dillard Bassett and best-selling author and culture critic Michael Arceneaux. The podcast premieres October 1 and will be available on YouTube and all podcast platforms, with new episodes released each Wednesday. On Undomesticated, Dillard Bassett-best known for Bravo’s The […]

Rep. Doris Matsui (D-CA) has teamed with the American Civil Liberties Union to introduce the Broadcast Freedom and Independence Act, legislation aimed at strengthening First Amendment protections for broadcasters. At a press conference in Sacramento on Friday, KCRA reports that Matsui said the measure would ensure that the federal government cannot revoke licenses or penalize broadcasters over the viewpoints they air. She pointed to recent controversies, including the suspension of […]

Westwood One has announced that “Family Matters,” hosted by CJ Pearson, has joined the Cumulus Podcast Network. The show explores social, cultural, and political issues from a perspective Pearson describes as conservative, culturally aware, and authentically Black. Each episode features straight talk on one to three hot-button topics, with Pearson aiming to spotlight voices in the Black conservative community. The debut episode, released today, includes conversations with former Biden White […]

Westwood One has announced that “The Next Role” with Vernon Davis has joined the Cumulus Podcast Network. Hosted by former NFL star, Super Bowl champion, and actor/producer Vernon Davis, the new podcast explores career transition and reinvention through cinematic storytelling and in-depth conversations. The series features athletes, artists, comedians, and entrepreneurs as they share personal stories of transformation, risk-taking, and reinvention. Each episode examines the mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual […]

Edison Research’s latest Share of Ear report underscores the strength of AM/FM radio in the U.S. audio landscape, while highlighting the disconnect between perception and reality when it comes to digital platforms like YouTube Music, Spotify, and Pandora. This week’s Cumulus Media | Westwood One Audio Active Group blog examines the Q2 2025 release. According to the Q2 2025 study, AM/FM radio captures a commanding 66% share of ad-supported audio, […]