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Despite the growing popularity of digital audio platforms, Americans age 13+ continue to spend the biggest portion of their daily audio time with AM/FM radio. Over one-third (35%) of all the time spent in a day with audio is spent with AM/FM radio. Radio has for years made its offerings available through streaming, allowing listeners to connect on phones, computers, connected TVs and smart speakers. Streamed radio offers some of […]

As more Americans head back to the office, AM/FM radio is making a strong comeback in the workplace. According to the latest Share of Ear report from Edison Research, ad-supported AM/FM radio listening at work surged by 10 share points in the first quarter of 2025 compared to the same period last year. “Listening to ad-supported AM/FM radio at-work jumped a stunning 10 share points compared to a year ago,” […]

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A new voice in mental health podcasting hits the airwaves Tuesday with the launch of “Just Heal with Dr. Jay,” a weekly series from iHeartMedia and Charlamagne Tha God’s The Black Effect Podcast Network. The podcast is hosted by former professional athlete, author, and mental health advocate Dr. Jay Barnett, who brings a unique blend of personal experience and clinical insight to the microphone. Drawing from his background in professional […]

Dave Van Dyke, Bridge Ratings The cruise industry successfully shifted its aging image by understanding what younger consumers want and how they spend. Here’s a blueprint radio can borrow from that transformation to become “cool” again and grow a younger audience — without alienating older loyalists. Rethink the “Ticket”: Free Entry, Premium Experience Cruise parallel: Cruises often just break even on ticket sales but rake in profit from onboard experiences. […]

Even as other media proliferates, Black Americans remain dedicated audio consumers, with radio and podcast listening averaging 27.4 million Black adults weekly – a number comparable to Connected TV. In the latest installment of its Diverse Intelligence Series, Niesen has released “Connecting with Black America: How brands impact, grow, and win with inclusion.” Hip Hop and R&B formats continue to dominate among the demographic. These formats account for 20% of […]

Benztown and P1 Media Group will host a free global webinar this Thursday, April 24, offering radio professionals a behind-the-scenes look at how top talent and stations are built in today’s challenging broadcast environment. The 45-minute session, titled “Creating On-Air Megastars and Programming Legendary Radio Stations,” will feature longtime radio programmer Jimmy Steal, now with the consulting firm Collective Heads. Known for shaping some of the most successful music radio […]

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