BridgeRatings: Dave Van Dyke After this week’s discussion about radio’s future—especially its powerful position in the car—it’s clear the industry isn’t disappearing. It’s evolving. Radio’s future will belong to stations that combine what they’ve always done well—local connection, trusted personalities, and immediacy—with the digital tools audiences now expect. This bears repeating. Here’s a practical 7-point plan for
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A new blog post from Cumulus Media | Westwood One’s Audio Active Group highlights how long-term AM/FM radio advertising helped a local Missouri business significantly boost brand awareness and growth. The post centers on Bug-A-Way Pest Control in Joplin, MO, a company that had operated for more than two decades but struggled with name recognition.
See Full StoryThe Winners Of The 51st Annual Gracie Awards
The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (AWMF) has announced the winners of the 51st Annual Gracie Awards, recognizing women across radio, television, streaming, audio and digital media. Among this year’s honorees are Abby Phillip, Oprah Winfrey, Monica Lewinsky, Rhea Seehorn, Sarah Snook and Tina Knowles, along with programs including Dancing with the Stars, Yellowjackets
See Full StoryLABF Recognizes The 2026 Trailblazers In Broadcasting
The Library of American Broadcasting Foundation (LABF) will recognize an incredible lineup of trailblazing industry leaders for lifetime achievements during the 2026 Giants of Broadcasting & Electronic Arts luncheon and awards ceremony. The annual event will take place from 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 17th at Gotham Hall in New York City. This year’s official event
See Full StoryYung Joc Morning Show Debuts In St. Louis
Superadio Networks and Core Radio Group have announced that syndicated Yung Joc & The Streetz Morning Takeover will debut in St. Louis on Audacy’s KEZK-HD2 (Hot 98.7) beginning Monday, March 23. Hosted by hip-hop artist and media personality Yung Joc, the show features a mix of music, celebrity interviews, trending topics and culturally focused conversation
See Full StoryArthur Blank Foundation Gives $50 Million To HBCUs
Arthur M. Blank, co-founder of Home Depot and owner of the Atlanta Falcons, announced a $50 million commitment in October 2025 through the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation to support four Atlanta-based historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs): Clark Atlanta University, Morehouse College, Morris Brown College, and Spelman College. This 10-year initiative focuses on gap
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See Full StoryRegister for Advocating for Underserved Communities – Tech Policy Briefings on March 25th at CTIA in DC
Join MMTC, HTTP, LGBT Tech, and OCA – Asian Pacific American on March 25, 2026, from 12 noon to 1:30 p.m. for “Advocating for Underserved Communities – Tech Policy Briefings” at CTIA, 1400 16th Street, NW, Washington, DC. Advocates, issue experts, and industry representatives will give their 2026 landscape analysis about AI and data center buildout,
See Full StoryRadio Trust Stands Out In AI-Driven Media Era
As artificial intelligence continues to reshape the media landscape, a new challenge is emerging for both consumers and advertisers: trust. According to a new post from Katz Radio Group, the rapid rise of AI-generated content — from articles and images to voices and ad campaigns — is making it increasingly difficult for audiences to distinguish
See Full StoryAll Weekend, It’s March Madness
2026 MARCH MADNESS LOCATIONS Round Dates City Venue First Four March 17 & 18 Dayton, OH UD Arena First/Second March 19 & 21 Buffalo, NY KeyBank Center First/Second March 19 & 21 Greenville, SC Bon Secours Wellness Arena First/Second March 19 & 21 Oklahoma City, OK Paycom Center First/Second March 19 & 21 Portland, OR
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