The Grio

We’re sorry to hear about the passing of two legends in the black radio industry that have passed. Doug Eason and Keith Frye. Doug Eason: After working as a broadcast specialist for the Armed Forces Radio and Television Service, Doug Eason made his mark in commercial radio in a career that spanned over 40 years. The majority of those years were spent in St. Louis radio, where Eason was remembered […]

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

BridgeRatings: Dave Van Dyke After decades advising stations, I’ve watched many managers cling to a playbook written for a different era — the 1980s — when radio ruled every dashboard, advertisers lined up, and audience loyalty seemed permanent. Today, digital platforms have rewritten the rules. Yet too many stations are still using yesterday’s strategies to fight today’s battles. Here’s what’s changed — and what must. Knowing the Audience 1980s Playbook: Target broad […]

Nuvoodoo Research: Leigh Jacobs & Carolyn Gilbert When we asked the 2,000+ nationwide respondents in NuVoodoo Ratings Prospects Study 26 what causes them to change stations, too many bad songs is at or near the top of the ranking among most format P1 groups. Even among the few formats where bad songs are the cause of tuneout for less than half the P1s, they remain an unforced error for at […]

Lizzo has admitted that she had recently “forgotten how to trust” her music instincts. In March, the singer and rapper announced that her fifth studio album was complete, although a release date has yet to be confirmed due to ongoing legal issues. Despite the uncertainty, she shared two singles earlier this year – Love in Real Life and Still Bad – which she said were both chosen by her label, Atlantic Records. […]

iHeartMedia Philadelphia’s WUSL-FM (Power 99) will debut The Breakfast Club on Monday, October 13. The syndicated morning show will air weekdays from 6-10am. Hosted by Charlamagne Tha God, DJ Envy, and Jess Hilarious, The Breakfast Club reaches 6.6 million listeners monthly and has featured interviews with Kevin Hart, Jay-Z, Ed Sheeran, Cardi B, Will Smith, Mel Robbins, and former President Barack Obama. “The Breakfast Club has remained a cultural touchstone […]

Black Media Summit in Washington, D.C. is the must-attend event for Black media leaders, trailblazing agencies, powerhouse CMOs, top advertisers, and culture-shaping creators. This is where deals get done, brands get built, and the future of Black media is defined. From bold conversations to high-impact networking, attendees will gain the tools, insights, and connections to elevate their influence and accelerate their growth. Don’t miss the summit that sets the standard—where […]

Urban One appoints Pam McKay Vice President and Market Manager of its cluster in Atlanta. As VP/General Manager, she guided Urban One Houston through a successful period of transition. During her tenure there, McKay oversaw the integration of former Cox Radio outlets. In addition, Doug Abernethy is returning to Urban One as Regional Vice President, overseeing the company’s Texas markets, including Houston and Dallas. Abernethy previously managed the Houston cluster. […]

The latest RTDNA/Newhouse School at Syracuse University Survey shows that U.S. radio stations are gradually shifting their social media strategies, with Facebook use rebounding modestly while activity on X (formerly Twitter) continues to decline. After sharp drop-offs in X use last year, this year’s survey found fewer stations reporting constant engagement on the platform. Meanwhile, Facebook usage ticked upward by 1.6 percentage points overall, with large-market stations leading the increase […]