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All Presidents are supposed to take care of the people. You serve the office for all of America, not just parts of America. As has been stated in some emails, you don’t feel a part of America anymore. You are not by yourself feeling that way. It doesn’t matter what people say- they will always have opinions. It’s what a President while in office does for his country he leads. […]

American Urban Radio Networks (AURN), a leading national audio network catering to African American audiences, has announced leadership advancements within its Pittsburgh operations. Carrie Cleary is elevated to the role of Vice President of Program Operations and Traffic. In her enhanced role, Cleary will spearhead AURN’s programming operations and traffic initiatives. Additionally, Tracey Lee has been promoted to Senior Director of Program Operations, Traffic, and Affiliations. Lee’s promotion comes as […]

Urban One, Inc has officially announced a shift in its financial oversight structure, parting ways with Ernst & Young LLP (EY) and appointing PricewaterhouseCoopers LLC (PwC) as its new independent registered public accounting firm. This change, approved by the audit committee of the company’s board of directors, took effect on April 7. The company’s decision follows a period during which its financial statements, audited by EY for the years ending […]

The 2025 NAB Show concluded on Wednesday, having attracted significant attention with its display of advanced technology and extensive industry insights. This year’s edition has been pivotal, emphasizing its role as the leading business event amidst the continuously transforming landscape of content creation and technology. Karen Chupka, Executive Vice President of NAB Show, remarked, “The 2025 NAB Show truly exemplified the vibrant evolution of media and entertainment, debuting tools and […]

Tuesday, April 15th at 2:00pm ET / 11:00am PT If you have already registered, please disregard Our annual Techsurvey is the radio broadcasting industry’s largest survey, with this year’s study seeing participation from 500 radio stations, yielding nearly 25,000 surveys from core radio listeners. Techsurvey 2025 explores new questions on the impact of time-shifting, the popularity of online newsletters, how consumers are using YouTube, and the appeal of short-form videos and […]

How should the industry define a podcast? Well, the consumers see it clearly. At Podcast Movement Evolutions last week, Jay Nachlis from Coleman Insights and I presented a new research study from Amplifi Media and Coleman Insights called “The State of Video Podcasting 2025” that signals a major inflection point for the podcasting industry. It can be hard to see clearly from inside the bottle. While the industry continues to […]

Marketing decisions can be difficult during periods of economic uncertainty. Thankfully, there is a treasure trove of hashtag#marketing effectiveness best practices from prior economic cycles that can help advertisers stay relevant and protect future sales. Click below to watch a 17-minute video of Pierre Bouvard, Chief Insights Officer of the Audio Active Group®, outlining seven marketing strategies for an uncertain. Seven Marketing Strategies For An Uncertain Economy: How A Focus […]

In an announcement at the NAB Show, Curtis LeGeyt, President and CEO of the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB), outlined the policy agenda for the 119th Congress aimed at empowering broadcasters. The discourse, presented during a member town hall, emphasized the pivotal role of broadcasters in their communities and introduced a new NAB website designed to streamline advocacy efforts. “Broadcasters play a vital role in their communities, from reporting on […]

Despite the surge in popularity of ad-free subscription services like Spotify Premium, YouTube Premium, and Apple Music, a significant portion of Americans continue to opt for ad-supported audio. According to Edison Research’s latest Share of Ear study for Q1 2025, 64% of the daily audio consumption among Americans aged 13 and older is dominated by ad-supported sources such as AM/FM radio, radio streams, music on YouTube with ads, SiriusXM talk […]