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Beasy Baybie has officially become one of the voices you can’t miss on Atlanta radio. Known and loved as the nighttime voice of Majic 107.5/97.5 FM, Beasy is now expanding her presence by adding a Sunday morning show. Sunday mornings from 9-11am, Beasy is giving listeners even more of the authenticity, inspiration, and real talk she’s built her brand on. Whether you’re winding down your night or easing into your […]

A new report finds that radio and podcast hosts are playing an increasingly central role in the creator economy, with trust and authenticity driving stronger engagement and measurable results for advertisers. The State of Audio: The Creator Effect study from Audacy positions audio creators as “voice-first influencers,” arguing that listeners view on-air personalities and podcasters not just as entertainers, but as trusted guides and community builders. The report notes that […]

Audacy has named Podscribe as a preferred measurement partner beginning in 2026, expanding attribution and reporting capabilities across most of Audacy’s digital portfolio. Under the agreement, Podscribe will enable attribution across streaming audio, podcasting, connected TV, and display, supported by client-facing dashboards and API access for automated reporting and portfolio-level insights. The partnership will also support select broadcast attribution initiatives within Audacy’s radio portfolio, complementing the company’s existing measurement partners. […]

Podtrac has released its Top U.S. and Global Podcast Publishers & Networks rankings, along with its Top U.S. Podcasts list for December 2025, offering a snapshot of audience and download performance heading into the end of the year. In the U.S. Publishers & Networks rankings, iHeart Audience Network retained its position at No. 1, leading the list with more than 60.5 million U.S. unique monthly listeners and nearly 340 million […]

he 2025-26 College Football Playoff semifinals are happening tonight Thursday, January 8, features No. 6 Ole Miss vs. No. 10 Miami in the Fiesta Bowl (7:30 PM ET on ESPN), and Friday, January 9, has No. 1 Indiana vs. No. 5 Oregon in the Peach Bowl (7:30 PM ET on ESPN). These games determine who advances to the National Championship on January 19 in Miami Gardens.   

Coquihalla Publishing is pleased to announce the release of San Francisco’s LAST TOP 40 DISC JOCKEY, a new memoir by longtime KFRC broadcaster and college educator Don Sainte-Johnn. The book blends West Coast radio history with personal storytelling, offering readers an intimate look at the final era of personality-driven Top 40 radio. Sainte-Johnn, whose career includes time at legendary stations such as KFRC, V101, WJPC, and KWK, has deep ties […]

Our last insight of 2025, from Share of Ear®, showcased how the COVID-19 pandemic dramatically shifted audio listening time into the home from 2020 – 2022. The majority of audio listening remains at-home, but we now see a shift back towards pre-COVID levels. Our first insight of 2026, from Edison Podcast Metrics, illustrates where U.S. weekly podcast consumers most frequently consume podcasts and how this specific sector of the audio […]

Skyview Networks has announced a network audio sales partnership with TM Studios that takes effect this January. Under the agreement, Skyview Networks will gain exclusive access to TM Studios’ advertising inventory across its affiliate network. Skyview’s sales team will represent the inventory with the goal of expanding network reach and driving revenue growth. TM Studios provides audio branding services including jingles, imaging, beds, and production music for radio stations and […]

Streetz 94.5 (WWSZ), a premier property of Core Radio Group, LLC, is proud to announce historic ratings achievements for the month of December. Solidifying its position as a powerhouse in the Atlanta market, the station reached significant milestones across its daily programming, fueled by its commitment to “pushing the culture forward.” According to the latest Nielsen ratings, Streetz 94.5 delivered a dominant performance for the 18–49 demographic, ranking in the […]