The Grio

Podtrac has released its latest podcast industry rankings for May 2025, showing notable audience growth across many top shows and publishers, as well as sharp movement within the top 20 podcast rankings. NPR continues to dominate, with “NPR News Now,” “Up First,” and “The Daily” holding the top three spots, unchanged from April. “Rotten Mango,” hosted by Stephanie Soo, saw the biggest jump, climbing 10 spots to No. 17. “48 Hours” […]

SiriusXM inks a multi-year agreement with media personality and author Stephen A. Smith, bringing his outspoken voice and unfiltered commentary to a wider audience across North America. The deal was announced by Smith during an appearance on “The Howard Stern Show.” Starting in September, Smith will host and executive produce two original programs for the satellite broadcaster. His first show, a daily sports/talk program, will air weekdays on Mad Dog […]

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Commissioner Nathan A. Simington announced he will conclude his tenure at the end of this week, bringing to a close a nearly five-year term marked by his focus on free speech, national security, and telecommunications infrastructure. Appointed by President Donald J. Trump and confirmed by the Senate in late 2020, Simington expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve, calling the role “the greatest honor” of his […]

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iHeartMedia Atlanta’s WRDG-FM (96.1 The Beat) promotes Ferrari Simmons to Assistant Program Director, effective immediately. In his new role, Simmons will focus on coaching and developing air talent, as well as overseeing the station’s imaging and production. He will report directly to Vladimir Scott, Program Director for 96.1 The Beat. “I’m proud to announce Ferrari Simmons as the new Assistant Program Director for 96.1 The Beat,” said Scott. “Ferrari’s deep […]

Cox Media Job Openings Broadcast Marketing Producer – WSB TV – Atlanta, GA, US, 30309 On Air Talent (Part-Time) – Atlanta Radio – Atlanta, GA, US, 30309 Assignment Editor – WSB TV – Atlanta, GA, US, 30309 Client Performance Specialist (Atlanta Radio) – Atlanta, GA, US, 30309 Marketing Intern – WSB TV – Atlanta, GA, US, 30309 Intern – WSB TV – Atlanta, GA, US, 30309 Investigative Producer – WSB […]

Bridge Ratings: Dave Van Dyke If you’re watching the charts, you’ve probably noticed a disconnect: songs that are fading on streaming platforms often continue to receive heavy rotation on traditional radio. For those of us who straddle both the radio and streaming worlds, the question is obvious—why? The answer is layered in legacy systems, incentives, and differing definitions of “success.” Traditional radio still relies heavily on historical programming methods—research, callout […]

Edison Research’s quarterly “Share of Ear” study is the authoritative examination of time spent with audio in America. Edison Research surveys 4,000 Americans annually to measure daily reach and time spent for all forms of audio. Advertiser Perceptions is the gold standard measurement of advertiser sentiment. Click here and read the key findings from Edison’s Q1 2025 “Share of Ear” study.

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