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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has voted to advance its quadrennial review of broadcast ownership rules, launching a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to gather public comment on whether existing regulations remain necessary in today’s media landscape. By law, the FCC must review certain broadcast ownership rules every four years to determine whether they continue to serve the public interest in light of competition and technological change. The agency began […]

Actress, producer, and host Crystal Renee Hayslett has partnered with Charlamagne Tha God and iHeartMedia’s The Black Effect Podcast Network to bring her popular talk series Keep It Positive, Sweetie (“KIPS”) to a new home. The announcement was made during Hayslett’s recent appearance on The Breakfast Club on Power 105.1FM. New episodes will release every Sunday on the iHeartRadio app, followed by availability on YouTube and all podcast platforms each […]

Urban One has released a new research study that quantifies the impact of Black culture on mainstream America, concluding that Black culture is not only influencing but defining U.S. cultural trends. The proprietary study, Influence to Impact: Black Culture’s Role in Brand Growth, warns that brands failing to authentically engage with Black consumers risk losing opportunities for growth in trust, relevance, and revenue. “Cultural ROI is the vehicle for us […]

94.5 FM (WCFB-FM), a Cox Media Group Radio station, proudly celebrates four of its own, Elroy Smith, JoJo O’Neal, Lorenzo “Iced Tea” Thomas, and Marc Young, who were inducted into the National Black Radio Hall of Fame. Their honors recognize decades of dedication to broadcasting, community impact, and contributions to the culture of Black radio. The National Black Radio Hall of Fame honors Black radio pioneers whose voices have shaped music, […]

On Sunday, representatives for Apple Music, the National Football League (NFL), and Roc Nation announced that the King of Latin Trap will perform a concert during the championship game staged at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California on 8 February 2026. In a statement, Bad Bunny – real name Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio – shared his excitement over the news. “What I’m feeling goes beyond myself,” he commented. “It’s for those […]

BridgeRatings: Dave Van Dyke Radio has long been measured by how many ears are tuned in. Ratings, reach, time spent listening — the entire business model rests on the assumption that listeners are real people making real choices. But what happens when that assumption collapses? Welcome to the coming challenge of synthetic audiences. The Rise of AI-Generated Listeners Streaming platforms and radio apps already attract billions of listening sessions daily. […]

PPMs start coming September 6 at 5PM(ET): Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas-Ft.. Worth, Houston-Galveston, Los Angeles, New York, Philadephia and San Francisco.  

Superadio is expanding its digital footprint with the debut of AmplifiedVoices.com, a new platform designed to spotlight Black culture and storytelling across podcast and video platforms. The hub will serve as the central home for both the Amplified Voices Podcast Network and Amplified Voices TV. “This launch represents a powerful evolution in our mission to serve Black audiences,” said Chesley Maddox-Dorsey, CEO of American Urban Radio Networks (AURN). “By creating […]

Erroll Reese wanted to send a shootout to his guys that joined them for the media 2025 SAS Championship golf outing. Rain shorten the round but we still enjoyed it. For 24 years Championship week – full of golf and community events – has provided countless memories for fans and attendees young and old. Golfing legends have walked the fairways of Prestonwood Country Club each year, battling for one of the […]