The Grio

Urban One posted a net loss of $11.7 million for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025, as total revenue dropped 11.7% year-over-year to $92.2 million. The loss compares to net income of $7.5 million during the same quarter last year. Operating income fell sharply to $2.1 million from $12.9 million in Q1 2024, while Adjusted EBITDA declined to $12.9 million from $22.3 million. Broadcast and digital operating income dropped […]

Marketers and media agencies are increasing their commutes and spending more days at the office, according to a brand-new Advertiser Perceptions study of 305 media agencies and brands commissioned by the Cumulus Media | Westwood One Audio Active Group®. This week’s blog compares the marketer and media agency commutes with those of the average Americans, finding that the two groups are now mostly aligned with their commutes. The proportion of […]

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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.

Hip-hop icon Krayzie Bone is expanding his creative reach with the debut of “The Kray List,” a new radio show premiering Friday, May 23 at 5pm on Cleveland’s WOVU-FM (95.9) and streaming nationwide via iHeartRadio. Co-hosted by fellow artist Nova the Rebel, The Kray List will blend candid conversation and curated music, covering everything from current events and sports to behind-the-scenes insights from the music industry. More than just a […]

Consider this: the relationship between radio and streaming consumption and is a feedback loop where radio airplay can revive or extend the life of songs, causing them to rebound on streaming charts after their initial digital peak. Here’s a breakdown of how and why this happens, and where it’s heading: Understanding the Phenomenon: Radio as a Slow-Burn Amplifier 1. Streaming is Instantaneous; Radio is Pacing On streaming platforms (Spotify, Apple […]

The Radio Advertising Bureau (RAB) has announced the next installment of its “Radio Works” live presentation series, focusing on the power of radio in supporting cause marketing initiatives. Entitled “Radio Works for Cause Marketing,” the session aims to equip radio sellers and managers with insights into this impactful advertising category. Set for Wednesday, May 28 at 12pm CT, the virtual presentation will feature Rick Kestenbaum, General Manager of AnalyticOwl. Kestenbaum […]

The Library of American Broadcasting Foundation (LABF) has introduced Past Forward, a new quarterly newsletter designed to celebrate and share the rich legacy of broadcasting in America. Past Forward is offered free to readers and aims to deliver compelling stories from the LABF archives, updates on Foundation initiatives, and industry insights. The inaugural issue includes an exclusive look at the Parks Johnson Collection, which chronicles the history of Vox Pop […]

RADIO RATINGS FOR SUBSCRIBING STATIONS CHATTANOOGA | HUNTSVILLE | JACKSON, MS Nielsen PPMs start May 19th.