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Edison’s “Share of Ear” study is the authoritative gold standard of American audio time use. Edison surveys 4,000 Americans annually to measure daily reach and time spent with all forms of audio. Significantly for advertisers, the “Share of Ear” platform permits analysis of ad-supported audio for media planning purposes. This week’s Cumulus Media | Westwood One Audio Active Group blog® outlines five head snappers on AM/FM radio streaming from the just-released […]

Why It Matters: People are cleaning less and Clorox is out to change that with their current “Clean Feels Good” campaign. The messaging taps into emotional truths – not price or product specs  – to connect with consumers. The current ad campaign brilliantly reframes cleaning as self-care and highlights the immense satisfaction that comes along with it. In a similar way, radio is at its best when it connects emotionally – […]

Join Black Churches 4 Digital Equity (BC4DE) Coalition for the National Juneteenth Digital Opportunity Bible Study on June 19, 2025, at 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. EST. The FREE event is a celebration of legacy, innovation, and empowerment that focuses on equipping Black communities with workforce development skills for an AI-driven job market. The 2025 National Juneteenth Digital Opportunity Bible Study features an impressive lineup of speakers and invited guests, […]

Megan Thee Stallion has partnered with Walmart to launch her self-designed swimwear line, “Hot Girl Summer,” which became available for purchase on May 19. The collection features 18 size-inclusive swim styles and can be found at nearly 500 Walmart stores across the US, as well as online at Walmart.com and MeganTheeStallion.com.     

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NPR is developing a next-generation terrestrial distribution platform designed to transform how public radio stations across the U.S. receive programming. The initiative is being led by NPR Distribution, which operates the Public Radio Satellite System (PRSS) and currently delivers live and pre-produced content to approximately 1,200 public radio stations, including NPR member stations and community broadcasters. The new platform, called ContentDepot Edge, aims to modernize broadcast distribution while preserving the […]

It’s PPM time again starting Monday (5.19). The following ratings for Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas-Ft. Worth. Houston, Los Angeles, New York, Philadelphia and San Francisco.

Nuvoodoo Research: Leigh Jacobs & Carolyn Gilbert Many years ago, in an introductory college course on broadcast radio the professor laid out that the goal of commercial radio isn’t to build a large audience, the goal is to sell advertising. As the advertising landscape shifts toward highly targeted digital solutions, stations are turning to other revenue streams like events. It’s a natural and highly synergistic marriage for stations that are […]