A federal judge has ruled that former President Donald Trump’s executive order to cut off federal funding to public broadcasters NPR and PBS violates the First Amendment, declaring the action unconstitutional and unenforceable. U.S. District Judge Randolph D. Moss in Washington, DC, found the order unlawfully targeted the broadcasters based on their perceived viewpoints. In
See Full StoryMichael Shawn Returns To WRNB 100.3 Philly
Urban One has announced that comedian and radio personality Michael Shawn will return to Radio One Philadelphia’s WRNB 100.3, beginning Saturday, April 4. He’ll host a new weekend program airing Saturdays from 3-6pm and Sundays from 4-7pm, marking his return to the Philadelphia airwaves where he first built his radio career. From 2000 to 2008,
See Full StoryWhy Is Your Audio Media Plan Incomplete Without AM/FM Radio?
Marketers and media agencies increasingly think a reasonable audio buy consists of only streaming music and podcasts. A study recently conducted by Advertiser Perceptions and an analysis of Edison’s “Share of Ear” reveal a media plan without AM/FM radio will miss most of America. Key findings: Advertiser perception versus reality: Marketers and media agencies significantly
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Jesus and Coffee with Beasy” Goes Live in Atlanta with Special Soundcheck Event Featuring Charles Jenkins Get ready for an unforgettable morning of inspiration, music, and connection as the beloved radio show Jesus and Coffee with Beasy comes to life with its first-ever live event experience. Jesus and Coffee with Beasy Live – The Blue
See Full StoryRadio’s Real Problem Isn’t Relevance
Radio’s Real Problem Isn’t Relevance — It’s Friction Why younger listeners leave radio faster than older audiences. For years, the radio industry has repeated a troubling narrative: people under 50 don’t listen to radio anymore. But that statement isn’t entirely accurate. Audience measurement from Nielsen shows that younger listeners still sample radio regularly, particularly in
See Full StoryAM/FM Still Dominates Audience Reach
A new blog from Cumulus Media and Westwood One’s Audio Active Group argues that advertisers who rely solely on streaming and podcasts are missing a significant portion of the U.S. audience, citing recent research from Advertiser Perceptions and Edison Research. According to the analysis, marketers and media agencies significantly underestimate the reach of AM/FM radio
See Full StoryICE At The Polls Threatens Us All
To Urban Radio, here is a topic that is relevant to all your locals who listen: You might think ICE isn’t a threat to you—but voter intimidation anywhere affects everyone. Recent polling shows: 64% of voters think Trump may attempt to use ICE to interfere with the election. 56% of voters support explicitly blocking ICE
See Full StoryKhan Named CIO At FCC
The Federal Communications Commission has appointed Farhan Khan as its new Chief Information Officer, a role overseeing the agency’s technology strategy, IT services, modernization efforts, and information security. As CIO, Khan will lead the Commission’s overall technical vision, ensuring its systems meet the evolving needs of the telecommunications industry while supporting the FCC’s internal operations and
See Full StoryChaka Has A Few Words For Pop Stars
Chaka Khan says many of today’s popstars are flaunting their bodies to overcompensate for a lack of talent. The 73-year-old singer insisted that singers with vocal talent don’t need to show off their bodies on stage and hit out at those “who are doing any and every d*** thing on stage and trying to sing, too”.
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Next Monday | Ratings coming for Baton Rouge, Louisville, New Orleans and Oklahoma City.
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