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Say “Hello” to Mahogany Columbus’ new Associate Publisher, Alisha Martin. Since day one, my daughter has played a vital role in our magazine’s marketing, and operational decision making. At each one of our Mahogany Release Receptions she’s brought a powerful presence – opening with words of life and gratitude for those featured in each and every issue. Throughout her professional career, Alisha has remained deeply committed to education, dedicating herself to uplifting […]

What platform does Gen Z use most often to listen to podcasts? A recent report has thrust this question into the spotlight, claiming that Spotify is the most popular platform among people 13-29. We can turn to Edison Podcast Metrics to answer this question using a nationally representative sample that speaks to consumption habits across platforms and providers. According to Transistor, a podcast hosting company, Gen Z listeners are twice […]

Nielsen, a global leader in audience measurement, data and analytics, has announced a new collaboration with Acxiom, the connected data and technology foundation for the world’s leading brands and agencies. Nielsen will sync the Acxiom Real ID into the Nielsen ID system so that agencies and marketers can seamlessly leverage their Real ID audiences in Nielsen ONE for cross-platform and data-driven linear media. The integration between Acxiom Real ID and Nielsen […]

In a strong bipartisan effort, 73 members of the U.S. House of Representatives, led by Representative Richard Hudson (NC-09), have formally requested the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to revise the longstanding broadcast ownership regulations, which they argue significantly disadvantage local radio and TV stations. The group’s initiative highlights the stark disparities faced by traditional broadcasters in comparison to largely unregulated Big Tech companies. “America’s local TV and radio stations are […]

In a significant bipartisan move, a filibuster-proof majority in the U.S. Senate has rallied behind the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act, a piece of legislation aimed at ensuring AM radio remains a standard feature in all new vehicles. With 60 senators endorsing the bill, along with 129 representatives in the House, the act has garnered substantial legislative support across party lines. The bill, sponsored by Senators Ted Cruz (R-TX) […]

Cumulus Media announces that its 10 stations in Mobile, AL, and Pensacola, FL, joined forces with the Mobile County Animal Shelter and sponsors Rich’s Car Wash, Netherland Air Conditioning, Makeda Nichols State Farm, Tameron Subaru, and Corsentino Chiropractic to find forever homes for the area’s homeless pets through the first-ever Gulf Coast Pet Adoption Festival. The successful community initiative was held on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at the Mobile County […]

Audacy has officially unveiled the Audacy Creator Lab during the Podcast Movement Evolutions event in Chicago, a new initiative aimed at bolstering podcast creators and offering enhanced advertising opportunities. Building on the infrastructure of Podcorn, which Audacy acquired in 2021, this launch marks a significant expansion in Audacy’s engagement with the podcasting community. The Audacy Creator Lab is set to revolutionize how advertisers connect with audiences by tapping into a […]

In Las Vegas, Nevada Beasley Media announced the official launch of KOAS-FM/ 105.7 Maxima, Para Nosotros – “It’s for Us,” a fresh, bilingual radio station tailored to the unique and diverse community of Las Vegas. 105.7 Maxima offers a distinctive format that blends English and Spanish language pop hits from the 1980s, 1990s, and early 2000s into one dynamic listening experience. The station features Spanish-language announcers and imaging, along with […]

Join Chicago elite professionals for a special Ladies Night edition of First Fridays at a historical upscale Loft in Downtown as we welcome Hip Hop Royalty… DJ Spinderella (Formerly of Salt-N-Pepa) Dee Dee Roper, internationally known as DJ Spinderella, is a Grammy award winning DJ, producer, rapper & writer. Spinderella is one of the original pioneers of hip hop music beginning her career as a member of the iconic rap […]