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RADIO RATINGS FOR SUBSCRIBING STATIONS COLUMBIA, SC | LITTLE ROCK | TOLEDO Nielsen ratings coming Monday at 5PM(ET): Mobile and Wichita. Become a sponsor of the Nielsen ratings. Interested, email us for rates at: urbaninsite@gmail.com.

RADIO RATINGS FOR SUBSCRIBING STATIONS CHARLESTON, SC |  SYRACUSE Nielsen Friday ratings at 5PM(ET for: Little Rock and Toledo.

Nielsen’s latest Network Audio Today 2025 report highlights the enduring strength of network radio, showing that more than 93% of U.S. radio listeners tune to a network-affiliated station each week – a figure that holds steady across all age groups, races, and demographics. The study, based on Spring 2025 data from Nielsen’s National Regional Database, underscores radio’s dominance among ad-supported audio platforms. Americans spend 64% of their daily ad-supported listening […]

Next Tuesday we’re excited to celebrate our 2025 Class of Nonprofit Executives and Community Lesders. Our MAHOGANY COLUMBUS magazine releases receptions are always well attended by C-Suite Executives and other distinguished guests. The event is always a FREE Networking Event! Join us!

During a panel discussion at NAB Show New York titled “The Future of News: AI, New Revenues and Risks, and the Policy Response,” new research revealed widespread public concern about artificial intelligence and its growing role in news creation and distribution. The national survey, conducted by OnMessage Inc., found that 76% of Americans are concerned about AI stealing or reproducing journalism and local news stories without permission – including 51% […]

The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) celebrated the 2025 NAB Marconi Radio Awards on Tuesday evening, honoring excellence and performance in radio during a ceremony at the Edison Ballroom on the eve of NAB Show New York. Presented by NAB and sponsored by Xperi, the event was hosted by Danielle Monaro and Medha Gandhi, co-hosts of “Elvis Duran and the Morning Show,” and featured a special appearance by Grammy Award-winning […]

Nielsen ratings coming later this week and next at 5PM(ET). Thursday, 23rd: Charleston, SC and Syracuse Friday, 24th: Little Rock and Toledo Monday, 27th: Mobile and Wichita Tuesday, 28th: Chattanooga, Huntsville and Jackson, MS. If you’d like to become a partner and sponsor the Urbaninsite.com Nielsen ratings, email us for rates at: urbaninsite@gmail.com.

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ lawyers intend to appeal his conviction and prison sentence. The news comes courtesy of a notice filed on Monday in the Federal District Court of New York. According to TMZ, the notice lists Alexandra Shapiro as Combs’ lawyer, and his team are likely to file their substantive brief for the appeal within four to six weeks. The filing on Monday does not explain the grounds on which Combs […]

The OMF 2025 Lineup: HEADLINERS & ICONIC CELEBRATIONS Future — Atlanta’s own takes center stage for a rare, hometown headlining performance. Dungeon Family Reunion Honoring Rico Wade — The Dungeon Family reshaped Southern hip hop and helped position Atlanta as a global music capital through their innovative sound and collective creativity. As a founding member of Organized Noize, Rico Wade — alongside Ray Murray and Sleepy Brown — helped craft the South’s most iconic records and launched the careers […]