The Grio

Donald Trump has decreed Bad Bunny’s invitation to perform at next year’s Super Bowl “ridiculous”. The US President posited during an interview on NewsMax TV’s Greg Kelly Reports that it’s “absolutely ridiculous” that the Puerto Rican rapper and singer is starring at the Super Bowl LX Halftime Show. His opinion came even though he also admitted that he’s “never heard” of the global music star. “The NFL just chose the Bad Bunny […]

Radioservers has unveiled a new free online tool designed to help radio programmers quickly and easily create format clocks. The Format Clock Builder allows users to start with preset elements and color schemes or fully customize their own layouts. Programmers can duplicate elements, adjust segment lengths, and fine-tune designs with ease. Once complete, the tool produces a high-resolution PNG image that can be downloaded for use in studios, offices, or programming […]

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BridgeRatings: Dave Van Dyke For decades, radio management has been measured by towers, transmitters, and spot counts. But the world we serve has shifted. Audiences no longer live solely within a dial position — they move seamlessly between smart speakers, streaming apps, social video, and live events. The stations that will thrive in the next decade are the ones that evolve from being broadcasters to content producers — not abandoning […]

One month after completing its acquisition of Alpha Media, Connoisseur Media is again expanding its domain with the purchase of Bonneville International’s San Francisco market stations, adding 98.5 KFOX (KUFX), KBLX, 99.7 NOW (KMVQ), and 96.5 KOIT to its portfolio. The new deal will further expand Connoisseur Media’s holdings to 220 stations in 48 markets. The company already owns Mix 106.5 (KEZR) and Bay Country (KBAY) in San Jose, as well as […]

Five years after its founding, The Black Effect Podcast Network — created by iHeartMedia and Charlamagne Tha God — continues to grow as a leading platform for Black voices in podcasting. “Our mission has always been to build a dedicated platform where Black voices can thrive. We have accomplished that mission and more,” said Charlamagne Tha God. “The past five years have been extraordinary, and the future of the Black […]

Podtrac has released its September 2025 podcast industry rankings, highlighting audience and download growth across top U.S. shows and publishers. NPR News Now continued its reign at No. 1, followed by The Daily from The New York Times and NPR’s Up First. Fox News Hourly Update climbed one spot to No. 4, while Dateline NBC slipped to fifth. Major movers included The Charlie Kirk Show, which jumped 28 places to No. […]

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Urban One Inc.’s Radio One today announced a series of strategic leadership appointments across several major markets, reinforcing the company’s commitment to developing top talent and delivering excellence across its radio brands nationwide. A Plus has been named Operations Manager for Radio One DC (WKYS, WMMJ, WPRS, WOL, WYCB), transitioning from his previous role as Operations Manager for Radio One Cleveland. Matt Myers assumes the role of Operations Manager for Radio One Cleveland (WENZ, WZAK, WERE, WJMO), after serving as Operations […]