Urban One has reached an agreement to acquire Service Broadcasting Group, including Dallas stations KKDA and KRNB, while also agreeing to sell KZMJ to Fuzion Dallas. Both transactions remain subject to approval by the FCC and customary closing conditions. The company said the acquisition aligns with its strategy to grow in high-demand markets and enhance
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Mar ‘26,12+ Birmingham, Buffalo, Greenville-Spartanburg, Ft. Myers-Naples, Richmond, Rochester, NY
RADIO RATINGS FOR SUBSCRIBING STATIONS BIRMINGHAM | BUFFALO-NIAGARA FALLS | GREENVILLE-SPARTANBURG | FT. MYERS-NAPLES | RICHMOND | ROCHESTER, NY Coming Monday at 5PM(EST): Dayton
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Notice Of Support And Prayers For VP Carl Davis
Dear Gospel & Urban Radio The National Association of Gospel Radio (NAGR) wishes to inform you that we are united in prayer for the speedy recovery of our own, Vice President of Government and Faith-Based Relations, Mr. Carl Davis, following a recent medical episode. We are encouraged to share that Mr. Davis is currently undergoing physical therapy
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Tupac’s Family Files A Wrongful Death Lawsuit
The family of has filed a wrongful death lawsuit in Los Angeles. The suit names Duane ‘Keefe D’ Davis, who is currently awaiting trial for his alleged involvement in the hip-hop legend’s murder in 1996, as the main defendant. Several other unnamed co-conspirators have also been included in the suit, which is seeking unspecified damages.
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Insite | Radio Personalities Are Still The Most Trusted Influencers
Dave Van Dyke, BridgeRatings The term “influencer” is usually tied to social media. Views. Brand deals. That’s the modern definition. But it misses the one thing that actually drives behavior. Trust. | And that’s where radio separates itself from almost every other platform. Influence Today Is Easy to See—But Harder to Believe Platforms like TikTok
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Ray J Says He Slept With 12,500 Women
Ray J has made the claim that he’s slept with 12,500 different women. The singer told Cam Newton’s Funky Friday podcast that he threw a huge party after he notched up 10,000. “We did a celebration, celebrated my 10,000th,” he claimed. “I had about 400 or 500 girls that I f**ked with, came through, supported,
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WGCI Launches Tone Kapone Day
iHeartMedia Chicago’s WGCI 107.5 will celebrate longtime afternoon host Tone Kapone with the launch of “Tone Kapone Day,” a new live event set for Friday, May 29, at the House of Blues Chicago. The inaugural celebration is designed to bring the station’s on-air energy into a live setting, featuring DJs, surprise guest appearances and a
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Lori Flowers Named President-Elect Of Mentoring & Inspiring Women in Radio
Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio (MIW) has named Lori Flowers as President-Elect, with her term set to begin January 1, 2027. Flowers currently serves as Manager of Integrated Marketing and Project Management for Urban One, working across Radio One stations and Reach Media’s syndicated programming. She brings more than two decades of experience in radio
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Click & See Ratings Coming Thursday
Ratings coming Thursday at 5PM(EST): Greensboro, Indianapolis, Jacksonville, Memphis, Milwaukee, Nashville, Norfolk, Raleigh-Durham and West Palm Beach.
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Best Practices From Marketing Effectiveness Leaders And Advertising Measurement Firms
The Cumulus Media | Westwood One Audio Active Group® has tested hundreds of audio ads over the years working with the leading experts in creative testing: ABX, Veritonic, and System1. The findings from those tests, along with marketing effectiveness and creative strategy work from industry giants like Les Binet, Peter Field, Alice Sylvester, Byron Sharp, Leslie Wood, Paul
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Audio Ads Boost Recall And Measurable Gains
A new study from Omnicom Media Intelligence and iHeartMedia finds that audio advertising is delivering measurable gains across the marketing funnel, with newer formats and creative approaches helping drive stronger consumer engagement and faster purchase decisions. The report, Turning Volume into Value: What New Audio Innovations Mean for Advertisers , is based on a controlled
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