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New findings from Nielsen, with added insights from Edison Research’s Share of Ear, reaffirm AM/FM radio’s position as the leading media platform in the U.S., with unmatched reach and usage across every major demographic — this according to data, highlighted by Katz Radio Group. Nielsen’s latest media universe overview shows more than 225 million adults — roughly 9 in 10 — tune in to radio each week. Radio remains the […]

Dave Van Dyke: Bridge Ratings In an era where audio choices are limitless and attention spans are fractured, building the perfect radio station in 2025 requires more than good music and a strong signal—it demands precision strategy, digital-native thinking, and relentless audience obsession. Advice to a new owner of a radio group today? Stop thinking like a radio station. Start thinking like a media brand. Your frequency is just one […]

All black/urban stations in Texas should be talking about this. 60 years after the Voting Rights Act became law, Texas lawmakers are trying to rewrite the rules to silence minorities. Right now in Texas, the Texas GOP is pushing through a mid-cycle redistricting plan designed to strip power from Black and Brown communities. These new maps are unconstitutional and racist—plain and simple. They’re trying to cheat their way to more […]

Max Media of Hampton Roads taps veteran broadcaster and local radio mainstay Charles Black to join WVBW-FM (100.5 The Vibe)/Norfolk-Virginia Beach as its new afternoon host. Beginning Monday, August 11, he’ll air weekdays from 3-7pm. Black brings more than 40 years of experience to The Vibe, with a well-established presence in both the Hampton Roads market and his home state of South Carolina. “We are excited and thankful to have […]

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has unanimously approved a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to begin a sweeping review of the nation’s emergency alert and warning systems. The move signals a potential overhaul of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) to ensure they meet modern-day needs and expectations. With frameworks for EAS and WEA dating back 31 and 13 years respectively, the Commission aims to determine whether […]

According to the latest findings from Edison Research’s Share of Ear study, podcast listening has reached a major milestone among 18- to 29-year-olds. For the first time since the study began in 2014, podcasts now account for an equal share of daily listening time as AM/FM radio in this age group, with each capturing 14% of total audio time. This marks a dramatic shift from 2014, when AM/FM listening had […]

iHeart Women’s Sports and Unanimous Media, founded by Stephen Curry and Erick Peyton, have teamed up to debut a new weekly podcast, Fudd Around And Find Out, hosted by 2025 NCAA Champion and Most Outstanding Player Azzi Fudd and co-host Ashanti Plummer, a former Division I and professional basketball player. The show gives listeners a front-row seat to Fudd’s final year of college as she prepares for the WNBA draft […]

Dave Van Dyke, BridgeRatings Many of radio’s best managers use some of these tools. Here’s a complete menu of ten powerful ways to expand radio station awareness. In today’s hyper-connected world, traditional radio cannot rely solely on towers and transmitters. To thrive, it must adopt digital tools to build brand awareness, deepen listener loyalty, and attract new audiences—especially younger, mobile-first consumers. Here are 10 digital platforms and tactics traditional radio can […]