Cumulus Media announces that Atlanta CHR station, Q99.7/WWWQ-FM will launch a new afternoon drive program hosted by popular Atlanta on-air personality, Kristin Klingshirn. “The Kristin Show” can be heard on Q99.7 Monday through Friday from 2:00pm-7:00pm, beginning Monday, January 26th. Klingshirn, longtime Co-Host of “The Bert Show,” broke the news to Q99.7 listeners on-air and
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The SSRS Sports Poll captures fandom benchmarks and trends for over 80 different collegiate and professional sports, including college football. With a nationally representative sample backed by SSRS’s Opinion Panel, and trending data that goes back to 1994, Sports Poll is a unique source of intelligence. We turn to Sports Poll to anticipate how many
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Dave Van Dyke: BridgeRatings Let’s be honest—on paper, this should not work. Songs recorded half a century ago. Played over and over. Sometimes multiple times a day. Criticized, mocked, and dismissed as “burnt.” And yet, the audience keeps listening. Not tolerating. Not enduring. Listening. That’s because these songs stopped being “music” a long time ago. These
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Bruce Springsteen has blasted President Donald Trump at a surprise benefit gig appearance. Springsteen jammed with Willie Nile, Gary US Bonds, and Joe Grushecky and the Houserockers at the annual Light of Day benefit show in Red Bank, New Jersey, on Sunday. Shortly before playing The Promised Land, Springsteen delivered some frank remarks. “I wrote this song
See Full StoryDon Lemon Not Happy With Nicki Minaj
Don Lemon has urged Black and gay people to stop buying Nicki Minaj’s music after she went on a “homophobic” rant about him over the weekend. The Starships rapper launched into a tirade against the former CNN anchor on X on Sunday, calling for “DON ‘C–K SUCKIN’ LEMON” to be arrested for his “disgusting” report from
See Full StoryCumulus Media And Eon Media Create Partnership
Cumulus Media and Eon Media have entered into a partnership to develop and monetize artificial intelligence-enabled platforms for audio, aiming to expand how listeners discover and engage with audio content while generating new consumer insights. Under the agreement, the companies plan to apply AI-powered tools across Cumulus Media’s portfolio of 395 U.S. radio stations and
See Full StoryNew Affiliates For DeDe In The Morning
DeDe in the Morning, the nationally syndicated, top-rated Urban morning show hosted by Radio Hall of Famer DeDe McGuire, begins 2026 with strong momentum, with the addition of five new affiliates to its growing national lineup. Joining the DeDe in the Morning family are WHJX-FM, Hot 106.5 (Jacksonville, FL) owned by Cox Media Group; WDLD-FM,
See Full StorySteven A Receives “Boardcast Personality Of The Year Award”
Stephen A. Smith will receive the inaugural “Broadcast Personality of the Year Award” from the Broadcasters Foundation of America during the organization’s annual gala on Monday, March 9, at the Plaza Hotel. The BFOA Gala is the foundation’s primary fundraiser, supporting broadcasters facing financial hardship due to illness or disaster. Smith becomes the first recipient
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Black audiences continue to shape culture, media consumption, and consumer behavior, according to Nielsen’s 2026 Diverse Intelligence Series: The Black Influence, marking the report’s 15th anniversary. The study finds that authentic representation is no longer optional for brands seeking engagement, loyalty, and growth among Black consumers. Nielsen reports that 67% of Black consumers pay more
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