New R&B Music | Singer/Songwriter, Dynasty Music – One And Only

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Dave Van Dyke: Bridge Ratings

Radio has one of the strangest branding problems in modern media. It reaches more than 85% of Americans every week, cuts across age, income, and geography, and remains a daily companion in cars, kitchens, and workplaces. And yet, inside the industry and among younger audiences, radio is often talked about like a relic — something people “used to use,” even as they’re actively using it.

That disconnect is the conundrum: radio is culturally present but mentally absent.

The problem isn’t reach. It’s relevance signaling.

Radio’s greatest challenge has always been its invisibility. It fits into life without demanding attention. You don’t have to choose it. It’s just… there. That ease once made radio feel magical. Today, it makes radio feel forgettable. Platforms that require effort — opening an app, building a playlist, curating a feed — feel more intentional, and therefore more “valuable,” even when the actual experience is less satisfying.

Perception is also shaped by who gets credit for the experience. When someone discovers a great song, hears breaking news in traffic, or feels less alone during a long commute, they rarely say, “Radio did that for me.” The value is experienced, but the brand isn’t credited. Radio delivers emotional utility without getting emotional recognition.

Inside the industry, the image problem is even sharper. Radio often talks about itself as if it’s in a permanent defensive crouch — emphasizing survival instead of significance. That posture leaks into culture.

Younger audiences, meanwhile, don’t reject radio because it’s old. Streaming platforms constantly tell users a story about who they are. Radio tells fewer stories about its role in people’s lives. When a medium doesn’t articulate its own meaning, others will define it for you — usually in outdated terms.

So how does radio change the perception?

First, radio needs to stop framing itself as a format and start presenting itself as a service. Not “here’s what we play,” but “here’s what we do for you.” Reduce cognitive load. Add companionship. Create a sense of shared time. Curate the day. When radio explains its value in human terms instead of technical ones, perception shifts.

Second, radio should lean into visibility without losing frictionlessness. Make the invisible visible. Celebrate small moments: the song you didn’t know you needed, the voice that got you through traffic, the laugh you didn’t expect at 7:42 a.m. People remember moments more than platforms. Radio already creates moments — it just doesn’t claim them loudly enough.

Finally, radio must modernize its self-image before it can modernize its public image. When radio acts like it belongs in the present tense, audiences follow.

Radio doesn’t have a reach problem. It has a story problem. And the fix isn’t technological. It’s narrative.

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 Bloomberg Audio, the leading provider of radio business news in the United States, and Key Networks, a next generation radio syndication company, announce that Bloomberg Audio is offering stations of all formats a series of 60-second audio vignette features celebrating Black History Month. The vignettes are hosted by Justin Milliner, host of Bloomberg Audio’s Black Business Beat feature, and honors the resilience, achievements, and lasting impact of Black history and culture.

Bloomberg’s Black History Month features will be available to stations starting February 1st through the month and will be available via FTP delivery.

Bloomberg Audio’s world class radio news content includes live, customized reports for radio stations titled Bloomberg Money Minutes, along with Bloomberg specialty features that appeal to a diversity of audiences and interests, including Bloomberg Business of Sports Report, Bloomberg Black Business Beat, Bloomberg Business of Entertainment Report, Bloomberg Real Estate Report, and Bloomberg Green Business Report.

For more information about Bloomberg Audio programming and features, visit: www.keynetworks.com/bloomberg. To get the Bloomberg Black History Month vignettes for your station, contact Dennis Green, Chief Operating Officer, Key Networks, at 844.KEY.NETS or dennis@keynetworks.com. For advertisers and sponsors, contact Ron Russo, President of Sales, Key-United, at rrusso@key-united.com.

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This is a funny moment with Don Lemon talking black history when he brings up the wrong name that causes a probem. The name that came up, Omarosa. Click here to see and laugh.

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RADIO RATINGS FOR SUBSCRIBING STATIONS

EVANSVILLE | MACON | TALLAHASSEE | VALDOSTA, GA

Ratings coming Wednesday at 5PM(EST): Columbus, GA.

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Beasley Media Group has named industry veteran Kevin LeGrett as Chief Business Officer, effective Monday, February 2. In the newly created role, LeGrett will work closely with Chief Operating Officer Brian Beasley to help unify the company’s business operations, with a focus on aligning revenue strategy, cross-platform partnerships, and digital growth initiatives.

“Kevin’s deep experience across broadcast, digital, experiential, podcasting, and sports makes him uniquely qualified to lead our revenue strategy,” said Caroline Beasley, CEO of Beasley Media Group. She cited his background in scaling platforms and teams at both national and local levels as the company continues to evolve its offerings.

LeGrett joins Beasley from iHeartMedia, where he spent more than 15 years in senior leadership roles. Most recently, he served as President of iHeartSports, overseeing the company’s sports audio portfolio.

Prior to that, LeGrett was Division President for the West Coast and Market President in Los Angeles, leading the company’s top-billing radio cluster from 2015 through 2023. His earlier career includes senior roles such as Senior Vice President of Operations for regional markets, President of Political Strategy, President of Citadel Broadcasting, and Senior Vice President/Market Manager at Infinity Broadcasting.

“I’m excited to join Beasley Media Group at such an exciting time,” LeGrett said. He pointed to the company’s emphasis on local communities and its expansion across digital, streaming, and multiplatform offerings as key factors in his decision to join the organization.

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Connoisseur Media has appointed Sommer Frisk as Market Manager for its cluster in Palm Springs, expanding her role to include Regional Manager responsibilities for Alaska and Salt Lake City. Frisk brings more than 25 years of broadcast and media experience. Most recently, she served as Vice President and Market Manager at Cumulus Media in Ventura, CA.

“I get to live in a beautiful area, lead amazing teams, work alongside Tina Murley’s fearless leadership, and execute Jeff Warshaw’s bold, forward-thinking vision for media,” Frisk said. “When the stars align like this, you don’t hesitate — you get to work.”

Throughout her career, Frisk has emphasized community service and local partnerships, with teams supporting numerous nonprofits, launching local events, and strengthening emergency communication systems.

“Sommer’s leadership, passion for local media, and her ability to connect with communities make her an ideal addition to the Connoisseur family,” said Tina Murley, Senior Vice President, Western Region and Market Manager for San Francisco and San Jose. In her expanded role, Frisk will lead the full Palm Springs cluster while helping advance Connoisseur Media’s presence and performance across Alaska and Salt Lake City.

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A message from Black Voters Matter. Congress is considering sending billions of more dollars to ICE — an agency with a long record of family separation, abuse, and deaths in custody. That money would expand detention and raids instead of investing in what our communities actually need: jobs, schools, housing, and healthcare.

Black and Brown families deserve safety, dignity, and stability — not cages. We don’t need a bigger ICE, we need to ABOLISH ICE and redirect resources toward care, opportunity, and real safety.

Call your Senator today and demand they vote NO on new ICE funding. Tell them to invest in people, not prisons.

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Black History Month is a time to recognize the lived, shared experience of all Black folks who have fundamentally shaped, challenged, and ultimately strengthened America. It’s about taking an unvarnished look at the past so that we can create a better future. As we mark 100 years pic.x.com/WLZ5EpHK1K

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RADIO RATINGS FOR SUBSCRIBING STATIONS

ALBANY, GA | BEAUMONT-PORT ARTHUR, TX | BRUNSWICK, GA | KILLEEN-TEMPLE, TX | MONTGOMERY | SALISBURY-OCEAN CITY | SAVANNAH

Nielsen markets coming Tuesday at 5PM(EST): Evansville, Macon, Tallahassee and Valdosta, GA.

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