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In a move to enhance its marketing and client relations, Bridge Ratings has appointed Andy Denemark as its new point person for StreamStats. Denemark, a veteran network radio executive, will focus on increasing the visibility and usage of StreamStats, a pioneering data service that offers broadcasters detailed insights into music streaming consumption. StreamStats provides tailored data across various markets, highlighting streaming activities by primary listeners of specific radio stations and […]

Nuvoodoo Research: Lee Jacobs & Carolyn Gilbert The radio business came to mind last week while watching the CBS 60 Minutes segment on Banana Ball last week. Depending on where you live and the media you consume, it’s completely possible you’re unaware of Banana Ball, yet the games sell out major league baseball stadiums and NFL football stadiums when the league tours the country. Banana Ball is the creation of […]

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The digital advertising industry in the U.S. achieved a significant milestone in 2024, as total internet advertising revenues surged to a record-breaking $258.6 billion, according to a new report from IAB. This marks a substantial 14.9% increase from the previous year, driven by innovative advertising technologies and a robust political and sporting calendar. 2024 saw impressive growth across all quarters, with the highest increase in the first quarter at 15.7%. […]

Triton Digital has unveiled its latest U.S. Podcast Ranker for the period spanning March 3 to March 30. The ranker showcases familiar names atop the charts along with several promising newcomers making their debut. The iHeart Audience Network has once again secured the top position on the Top Sales Networks Report, boasting 71.2 million average weekly downloads and 20.2 million average weekly users. Close on its heels is NPR, maintaining […]

The National Association of Black Owned Broadcasters (NABOB), a proud division of the U.S. Black Chambers, Inc., in collaboration with Nielsen, has released a powerful new report titled “Reaching the Culture: Investing with Audio to Win with Black Consumers.” This data-rich report provides critical insights into how Black consumers engage with audio media—and why brands must prioritize investment in Black-owned media platforms to authentically connect with this influential audience. With Black consumers […]

Consultant Harry Lyles, Lyles Media America is changing right before our eyes every single day. If you have and hold a radio license, you have an expectation and dedication to the black community. You can believe what you hear and see, and it is the job of radio to talk about what’s going on in real time. Real time, meaning grab the moment each and every day and talk about […]

Our Atlanta friend Morris Baxter in Piedmont Park with friends. Morning is known for Jazz with Morris in the Morning – weekdays from 6:00 AM until 10:00 AM featuring a mix of Contemporary and Progressive Jazz to move your morning.  Morris Baxter gives you your Morning Morris Motivation at 45 minutes past the hour. It’s the best morning team on public radio – Morning Jazz, weekdays from 7:00 AM until 10:00 […]

Audacy, in collaboration with Superadio, is set to launch a new classic Hip-Hop culture and lifestyle show titled “rapfabulous,” hosted by media veterans Mic Fox and Jazzie Belle. The program, dedicated to celebrating the legacy of Classic Hip-Hop, will premiere on April 19 and feature a blend of iconic tracks, interviews with genre legends, and memorable moments from Hip-Hop history. The two-hour weekly show will air on Saturdays from 6-8am […]

In Atlanta, Emily Boldon is the Brand Manager of Hot AC WSTR-FM (Star 94) in Atlanta. In this role, she’ll oversee the station’s content strategy, talent, operations and branding. Boldon brings over two decades of radio programming experience across a diverse range of formats, including AC, Hot AC, Rock and Classic Hits. She comes from Cox Media Group, where she was the Director of Operations for the Atlanta market and […]