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In a comprehensive analysis led by marketing effectiveness expert Peter Field, new insights have emerged underscoring the substantial benefits of AM/FM radio advertising. This week’s Cumulus Media | Westwood One Audio Active Group blog outlines the findings and explains how important it is for brands to be known before they’re needed. Field, often regarded as one of the “godfathers of marketing effectiveness,” presented his findings in a recent study titled […]

Audacy appoints Kelli Turner as its new President and Chief Executive Officer (pictured). Chris Oliviero will take on the role of Chief Business Officer, and Bob Philips has been named Chief Revenue Officer, marking a pivotal shift in the company’s leadership structure. Turner, who has been serving as Interim President and CEO since January following David Field’s departure, now takes on the permanent role. Turner’s previous roles include Managing Director […]

Chesley Maddox-Dorsey, CEO of the largest Black- and woman-owned radio network in the U.S., has been honored as one of the 2025 U.S. Black Chambers Power 50 Women of Influence. Joining Maddox-Dorsey in this class are entertainment luminaries like Tracee Ellis-Ross and Tia Mowry, as well as corporate leaders such as Lela Coffey from Procter & Gamble and Brianne Bowles-Marshal of General Motors. As CEO of A Wonder Media Company, […]

Nuvoodoo Research: Leigh Jacobs & Carolyn Gilbert With the new three-minute listening thresholds in place, January 2025 PPM ratings were up 14% (against an expected 20% increase) compared to the January 2024 numbers according to Jon Miller, Nielsen VP Audience Insights. Miller explains the shortfall, citing there’s ongoing annual erosion to all linear media, radio included, of around 8%-9%. The Jon Miller interview was part of the Radio Rendezvous hosted […]

https://www.urbaninsite.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Dry-The-Gospel-News-with-Nina-Taylor-3-15-thru-3-23-2025.mp3 Nina Taylor’s Gospel News: Ted & Sherri are making their way back to the top of the charts, the talented Chandler Moore, Did you know that African American women played a major role in Nasa’s space program? Today we remember Katherine Johnson. Congratulations to B.B. Winans, he has the No.#1 song this week, “Father in Heaven, Right Now”!

iHeartMedia Philadelphia’s 105.3 WDAS FM, Philly’s Best R&B and Throwbacks, announced the lineup of recording artists who will perform at the ninth annual “Women of Excellence Luncheon”, set to take place on Saturday, April 12, at the Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown. Guests will enjoy special live performances from renowned R&B and jazz artists including: Sunshine Anderson – Best known for her #1 hit “Heard It All Before”, Anderson has been a […]

If you program radio or manage, this is a very important read. With a buying power projected to reach an estimated $2.1 trillion by 20261, the economic influence of Black consumers in the U.S. is undeniable. Black Americans are not just a market segment—they are cultural innovators, trendsetters and key drivers of broader cultural change. Brands looking to connect with this demographic and make a meaningful impact will need to […]

RADIO RATINGS FOR SUBSCRIBING STATIONS CHATTANOOGA | HUNTSVILLE | JACKSON, MS PPMs start March 24th.

Cox Media Group (CMG) Jacksonville TV, which includes WFOX-TV and WJAX-TV (WJAX is owned by Hoffman Communications and operated by CMG), announced that John Palmer will become its new Director of Sales on Monday (March 16). Palmer has been with the stations for more than 21 years. Over the last 11 years, he’s been the Local Sales Manager, where he led the team to record-breaking revenue sales and growth. “I’m […]