HOT 97, New York’s #1 multicultural station regardless of language, today announced the launch of its brand-new morning show, HOT 97 Mornings with Mero, premiering Tuesday, January 13, airing weekdays from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. EST. The show will be hosted by The Kid Mero, one of New York’s most recognizable and authentic voices in media and culture.
See Full StoryChaka Khan Honored, 2026 Resonator Awards
The 2026 Resonator Awards will recognise the Queen of Funk Chaka Khan, and rockers St Vincent and Haim, among other notable women working in music. Presenters include Olivia Rodrigo, Sia, Jason Isbell, Anderson .Paak, Laufey and Addison Rae. The Resonator Awards will be held on 27 January in Los Angeles. Presented by We Are Moving the Needle,
See Full StoryCongratulations To Sam Crenshaw
Congratulations to Sam Crenshaw on being named Georgia Sportscaster of the Year by the National Sports Media Association (NSMA). CBS News Atlanta sports reporter Sam Crenshaw (@srcrenshaw) was named a finalist and winner of the Georgia Sportscaster of the Year state award by the National Sports Media Association, according to the organization’s recently released list
See Full StoryRatings Results Start Thursday @ 5PM(ET)
Nielsen ratings coming 1.15.26 at 5PM: Biloxi-Gulfport-Pascagoula, Lafayette, LA, Laurel Hattiesburg, MS, Louisville, New Orleans and Oklahoma City.
See Full StoryRadio Still Dominates Hispanic Consumers
Radio continues to be the most powerful and consistent audio platform for reaching U.S. Hispanic consumers, according to Nielsen’s newly released Audio Today 2026: The Power of Radio Among Hispanic Consumers report. The study finds that more than 93% of Hispanic adults tune in to radio each month, making it the highest-reaching medium across the
See Full StoryFetty Wap Released Early From Prison
Fetty Wap has been released from prison. The Trap Queen rapper, whose real name is Willie Junior Maxwell II, secured an early release from prison on Thursday after serving more than three years behind bars on federal drug charges . It was confirmed with reps for Fetty that he had been released from prison, 11 months
See Full StoryBeasy Baybie Expanding Presence At Radio One ATL
Beasy Baybie has officially become one of the voices you can’t miss on Atlanta radio. Known and loved as the nighttime voice of Majic 107.5/97.5 FM, Beasy is now expanding her presence by adding a Sunday morning show. Sunday mornings from 9-11am, Beasy is giving listeners even more of the authenticity, inspiration, and real talk
See Full StoryPower 96.5 Seeking On-Air Talent
WQHH/Power 96.5 Lansing, MI is looking for potential on-air personalities & other duties to be determined for the right candidate. These positions are in-house, and NO voice-tracking opportunities are available at this time. Please send your best scoped aircheck/production demo and resume to Program Director Brion O’ Brion at @bob@power965fm.com. You can also use snail mail
See Full StorySalt-N-Pepa’s Lawsuit Against UMG Dismissed
A judge has thrown out Salt-N-Pepa’s lawsuit against Universal Music Group (UMG). The suit sought to retake control of the hip-hop duo’s master recordings. Cheryl ‘Salt’ James and Sandra ‘Pepa’ Denton attempted to exercise their so-called “termination rights” under Section 203 of the Copyright Act, under which artists can claw back their master s decades after signing
See Full StoryInsite: Audio Creators Drive Trust, Influence, and Sales
A new report finds that radio and podcast hosts are playing an increasingly central role in the creator economy, with trust and authenticity driving stronger engagement and measurable results for advertisers. The State of Audio: The Creator Effect study from Audacy positions audio creators as “voice-first influencers,” arguing that listeners view on-air personalities and podcasters
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