The Grio

Nielsen ratings coming Friday (11.14.25) at 5PM(ET): Baton Rouge, Louisville, New Orleans and Oklahoma City.

More than five years after the singer shot Megan Thee Stallion in the foot, an appeals court has rejected his bid to overturn his conviction and his 10-year prison sentence. In 2022, the singer, whose real name is Daystar Peterson, was found guilty of shooting Megan in the foot during a drunken argument on a Hollywood Hills street. A California appellate court affirmed the verdict in a ruling issued Wednesday, Billboard […]

BridgeRatings: Dave Van Dyke I’ve watched the radio industry for more than three decades — its triumphs, its stubborn habits, and the slow drift that allowed digital to eat its lunch. After years of research and countless conversations with programmers, air talent, and executives, I’ve identified radio’s deepest regrets — not sins, but missed opportunities that keep the medium playing catch-up. -First: underestimating the value of data. Radio built its […]

Syndicated Cafe Mocha radio show marked its 15th anniversary with a star-studded celebration at the historic Howard Theatre in Washington, DC. The milestone event, dubbed the “Crystal Anniversary,” coincided with the annual Salute THEM Awards, recognizing cultural and community excellence. The awards, an extension of the show’s Saluting Our Culture Tour, honored prominent figures advancing culture, empowerment, and representation. Filmmaker Ryan Coogler received the inaugural HBCU First LOOK “I Aspire” […]

Why It Matters: When routines shift, so do listening habits. During the holidays, your audience takes time off and their listening habits follow suit. January offers the perfect opportunity to reset, rebuild, and grow daily cume with DMR/Interactive. Each year, audiences turn to Christmas music and take time off for the holidays. Then in January, they return to work, re-establish their daily rhythm, and rediscover their favorite stations (or do […]

The GAB is still accepting applications for the E. Lanier Finch Scholarship, but the deadline is approaching fast- Friday, December 5, 2025. We’re asking all member stations, owners, and managers to help us get this in front of the next generation of broadcasters. Applications must meet the following requirements: -Georgia resident -Full-time student -Junior or Senior at a Georgia college or university -3.0 GPA or higher Applicants must submit: -A […]

Nielsen ratings coming Friday (11.14.25) at 5PM(ET): Baton Rouge, Louisville, New Orleans and Oklahoma City.

iHeartMedia and TikTok have announced a new partnership that brings TikTok creators into the iHeart ecosystem through podcasts, radio, and live events. The collaboration includes the launch of the TikTok Podcast Network, TikTok Radio, and a slate of creator-driven integrations across iHeart’s major events. The TikTok Podcast Network will feature up to 25 new podcasts hosted by TikTok creators, expanding their storytelling beyond short-form video. To support the initiative, iHeartMedia […]

In the latest case study, The Podglomerate, a full-service podcast company representing more than 70 shows and 30 million monthly downloads, has turned to Magellan AI to quantify what really drives audience growth and engagement across its network. Founded in 2016, The Podglomerate produces, monetizes, and markets podcasts for major clients including NPR, Netflix, Harvard, and Microsoft. As the podcast industry matured, advertisers demanded clearer proof that marketing investments were […]