A series of recent studies from Advertiser Perceptions reveals programmatic audio has grown significantly. A stunning 82% of agencies and advertisers are currently buying audio programmatically, up 2X from 2022 (41%), according to a just released March 2026 Advertiser Perceptions study of 301 advertisers and agencies. This week’s Cumulus Media | Westwood One Audio Active
See Full StoryUrban One Expands In Dallas With KKDA, KRNB
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
See Full StoryThe Raleigh Sports Shop Hangin’ With Legends
The Raleigh-Durham Sports Shop lead host Erroll Reese celebrated a great moment with the NC Sports Hall of Fame reception with new inductees. Coach Leonard Hamilton, and the legend (Mr. Four Corners) Phil Ford of UNC.
See Full StoryAlicia Keys Planning Her Next Album
Alicia Keys has revealed that her upcoming album is “very close to being cooked”.The Fallin’ singer-songwriter has teased that she is nearing completion of her next album, dubbed Keys II, which is reportedly set for release later this year. The record will follow her 2021 eighth studio album, Keys, which featured tracks including Best of
See Full StoryMilwaukee Black Media Forms Community Trust
The Milwaukee Courier and W269DL (101.7 The Truth) are transitioning to community ownership under a newly created Milwaukee Black Media Trust, a move designed to preserve independent Black media in Milwaukee for the long term. The trust structure, established by Civic Media, places the historic newspaper and Talk outlet into an employee benefit model that
See Full StoryNAB Opens 2026 Marconi Awards Nominations
The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) has opened the nomination window for the 2026 Marconi Radio Awards, with entries accepted through May 31. Winners will be announced during a special dinner program sponsored by Xperi on October 20 at the Edison Ballroom. The event precedes NAB Show New York, scheduled for October 21-22. Stations and
See Full StorySCOTUS Ruled And Guted The Voting Rights Act
Do not be invisible on the conservative SCOTUS vote regarding the Voting Rights Act. This was a vote against all people of color. Urban radio your job is to talk about this and even invite guest to come talk about it. Signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson on August 6, 1965, the Voting
See Full StoryCumulus & Media Audit Create Relationship
Cumulus Media is expanding its data-driven sales strategy through a new partnership with The Media Audit and TOMA.Solutions, bringing enhanced consumer and competitive insights to stations in a growing number of U.S. markets. The collaboration integrates The Media Audit’s detailed local market data on consumer lifestyles, purchasing behavior and cross-platform media usage with TOMA.Solutions’ “Top-of-Mind Awareness”
See Full StoryCurtis Media AcquiresNC Outlets
A deal has been reached for Curtis Media Group to acquire a group of North Carolina radio outlets from Capitol Broadcasting Company, with an application to be filed with the FCC. The transaction includes 100kW WRMR-FM (98.7) in Jacksonville, NC; 0.8kW WMFD-AM (630) and translators W269DF-FX (101.7) and W240AS-FX (95.9) in Wilmington, NC; 26kW WKXB-FM
See Full StoryNotice 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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