The Grio

Urban radio should support and spread the word to get out and vote. Black History Month exists because Black people refused to let our stories be erased. This year marks 100 years since communities first organized to make sure Black history was told honestly. That work mattered then — and it still matters now. Over the past few years, Black history has been under attack. Books are being removed. Truth […]

iHeartMedia has promoted Matt Ginn to Division President of Community Markets, effective immediately. In the role, Ginn will oversee 30 markets across the Midsouth, South Carolina, Georgia, the Southwest, and Texas. His responsibilities include supporting local sales teams with tools, training, and best practices aimed at improving operational efficiency and delivering measurable results for advertisers. Ginn will report to John Karpinski, President of Community Markets. Ginn joins iHeartMedia from TEGNA, […]

A new industry survey suggests radio’s biggest challenge isn’t audience size, but how effectively it communicates its value to advertisers and listeners. In advance of Sunday’s New England Patriots-Seattle Seahawks game, DMR/Interactive surveyed radio industry executives with a hypothetical question: if the radio industry purchased a $10 million ad during the big game, what should it say? The responses highlight what the survey describes as a paradox. While radio reaches […]

Georgia Public Broadcasting (GPB) is hiring a Podcast Producer to write, produce and edit podcasts for GPB; work with internal and external personnel from pre-production, recording, to postproduction both in studio and field; will have significant editorial and creative autonomy while operating under GPB’s editorial standards and review process. They will also be responsible for pitching new podcasts ideas and working across social, marketing, and other teams to help promote […]

The New England Patriots will take on the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl LX. It is a rematch of the 2015 Super Bowl, which New England won 28-24 at the University of Phoenix Stadium to capture their fourth title. The Seahawks will look to exact revenge after an 11-year wait, and are considered firm favourites to win their second Vince Lombardi Trophy. If successful, it would be their first since 2014, after they […]

Good morning, everybody! It’s 7:14 on your ride to work, the coffee hasn’t kicked in yet, and yes — traffic is backed up again on the 405. Weather? You don’t want to hear it, but you’re getting it anyway. High of 82 today. We’ll complain about that tomorrow when it’s 78. Coming up, your chance to win concert tickets you’ll forget to register for, plus that song you pretend not […]

Universal Music Group (UMG) solidified its position as the global leader in entertainment at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards, with its roster of artists and songwriters sweeping major categories across every genre. The night was defined by career-defining milestones, specifically for Kendrick Lamar, who emerged as the evening’s most decorated artist. Lamar, an Interscope artist and UMPG songwriter, took home five awards, including the prestigious Record of the Year for […]

COLUMBUS, GA Ratings coming Thursday at 5PM(EST): Florence, SC.

Shaboozey has responded to backlash he received for his “immigrants built this country” remark at the 2026 Grammy Awards. After accepting the prize for Best Country Duo/Group Performance for Amen, his collaboration with Jelly Roll, the singer-rapper reflected on his mother’s journey from Nigeria to the U.S. and declared that “immigrants built this country”. He also thanked them for “bringing your culture, your music, your stories, and your traditions here”. However, Shaboozey […]