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Why It Matters: It is tempting to dismiss the Savannah Bananas as a startup success story – a team without decades of internal habits, existing business models, or recurring revenue streams to protect. Radio does not have that luxury. Stations have heritage, format expectations, ratings pressure, advertiser commitments, and revenue that must be protected. But

The Quiet Storm with Lenny Green has selected Compass Media Networks to manage all aspects of marketing, distribution and advertising sales of the program effective June 1, 2026. When the lights go low and the world slows down, there’s only one place to be—The Quiet Storm with Lenny Green. The Quiet Storm sets the perfect

Have you purchased your ticket yet? Be the very first to get your hands on this most historical book. First time anyone has gathered biographical information on our regions 100 Most Influential African Americans! The MAHOGANY POWER 100 book release is a celebration of Central Ohio’s Black Leadership! Additionally, the book chronicles the legendary trailblazers

Connoisseur Media has completed its acquisition of four Northern California radio outlets from Bonneville International. Included in the deal were 7.2kW KBLX-FM (102.9) in Berkeley, 40kW KMVQ-FM (99.7) and 24kW KOIT-FM (96.5) in San Francisco, and 10kW KUFX-FM (98.5) in San Jose. Bonneville International is a subsidiary of Deseret Management Corporation and operates radio and

Urban One reported first-quarter 2026 net revenue of $77.7 million, down from $92.2 million a year earlier. The company posted a net loss attributable to common stockholders of $3.1 million, compared to a loss of $11.7 million in the first quarter of 2025. Operating loss for the quarter was $2.2 million, compared to operating income

Charlie Neal, the pioneering HBCU broadcaster whose voice helped carry Black college sports into homes across America, has died following an illness. He spent the majority of his 80 years building a career defined by preparation, reverence, and historical purpose. Born on Oct. 28, 1945, Neal became far more than a play-by-play announcer. He became one of the clearest

Sunny Martin, CEO of Mahogany Columbus, says we are blessed, and have been passionate about putting in the work showcasing our community of Columbus, Ohio! Thanks to Kerry Charles and the Columbus Association of Black Journalists, CABJ  for the recognition! For nearly 40-years I’ve been devoted to featuring and profiling those in key leadership positions