The Grio

From Columbus, GA., Edgar and the wife send the gift of love for the holiday’s. The gift of peace. The gift of happiness. May all these be yours at Christmas.

Edison Research’s quarterly “Share of Ear” study is the authoritative examination of time spent with audio in America. Edison Research surveys 4,000 Americans annually to measure daily reach and time spent for all forms of audio. This week’s Cumulus Media | Audio Active Group® blog includes highlights from the Q3 2025 release. AM/FM dominates ad-supported audio with a 64% share, followed by podcasts (20%). Ad-supported streaming platforms have audience shares in […]

Audacy appoints Emmy-nominated journalist Glenn Marshall as the new evening anchor and reporter for WBBM (Newsradio 780 AM/105.9 FM) in Chicago. “Glenn’s combination of experience, authenticity and professionalism will immediately strengthen our afternoon reporting and bring a recognizable, trusted voice to our evening anchoring,” said Craig Schwalb, Brand Manager, WBBM Newsradio. “We’re excited to welcome Glenn and see the impact he will have on our newsroom and the Chicago audience.” Marshall, […]

Baltimore Public Media has appointed Maxie C. Jackson III as its new Program Director, overseeing content strategy and programming across WYPR-FM (88.1), WTMD-FM (89.7) and Your Public Studios. He most recently served as Executive Director of 88Nine Radio Milwaukee and previously was the first Chief Content Officer for New England Public Media, where he guided cross-platform efforts across television, radio, digital and social media. Jackson’s background also includes programming leadership […]

Debbie Ireland would like to thank everyone who participated and supported the 2025 Joe Douglas Foundation Toy Drive and Holiday Showcase at BackStage Atlanta Sunday night. It was a great night with great music talent. Again, we thank our sponsors, attorney Brian Poe of Georgia Injury Attorneys for your continued support and special thanks to Tabitha Duncan of Kut Klose for coming to host this event even after just getting […]

Missy Elliott has revealed that her iconic 2001 hit, Get Ur Freak On, almost never came to fruition. In an interview with Rolling Stone, the rapper and R&B legend explained that the track nearly didn’t make it onto her groundbreaking third studio album Miss E… So Addictive due to producer Timbaland being exhausted and ready to call it a day in the studio. “He just started hitting anything,” she said. “He […]

The news of a reconciliation comes after a leaked jail phone call earlier this year in which Thug called the Memphis rapper “ugly”, among other insults and expletives. GloRilla told Complex that she and Thug had cleared the air and are back on good terms. “We cool, we cool,” she revealed. “It was a funny conversation. I don’t take a lot of stuff too serious. Like, I joke, especially if it ain’t […]

Thanks, Crystal James Goodwin for posting and sharing on Facebook the sad news about her mother Maye James Holler  | I am extremely heartbroken to share the news that my beautiful, beloved and incredible mother, Maye James-Holler peacefully transitioned from this life today, December 8, 2025 at 12pm after a relatively brief battle with illness If you know me, you know my mom. She is the light that fuels my […]

Edison Research’s latest “Share of Ear” study shows AM/FM radio remains the dominant force in ad-supported audio, holding a 64% share in Q3 2025 — far surpassing all other platforms. The quarterly report, summarized this week on the Cumulus Media | Audio Active Group blog, highlights how traditional radio continues to drive reach, especially when paired with digital audio. According to Edison’s data, podcasts now account for 20% of ad-supported […]