Michael Martin will step down as Senior Vice President of Programming and Head of Music Initiatives at Audacy, effective May 1, ending a 17-year tenure with the company and its predecessors. Martin said he is leaving to begin the next phase of his career after years focused on building programming platforms, artist partnerships and large-scale
See Full StoryQ 99.7 Atlanta Launches New AM Show
CHR WWWQ-FM (Q99.7) Atlanta will launch a new morning program, “The Q Morning Crew,” beginning Monday, March 30. The show will air weekdays from 6-10am, replacing the longtime “The Bert Show,” which had been a fixture on the station for 25 years. The new program features Joe Breezy, Daena “DK” Kramer, and Cort Freeman, with a
See Full StoryBeasley, Blaylock Named to FL Broadcast Hall
The Florida Association of Broadcasters (FAB) will honor two longtime industry leaders, Caroline Beasley and Jeannie Blaylock, as the 2026 inductees into the Florida Broadcasters Hall of Fame. The pair will be recognized during the 2026 Florida Broadcasters Hall of Fame Gala and Awards Ceremony, scheduled for June 18 at The Breakers Palm Beach. The
See Full StoryFCC Updates Radio Rules, Streamlines Processes
The Federal Communications Commission has adopted a sweeping update to its broadcast rules, making a series of changes that primarily streamline radio regulation, modernize filing procedures, and eliminate outdated requirements. The Report and Order, released March 25, updates Parts 1, 73, 74 and 76 of the Commission’s rules to reflect current practices, reduce administrative burdens,
See Full StoryJury finds Instagram & YouTube Liable In Landmark Social Media Addiction Trial
ABC2, Atlalnta reports Meta and YouTube must pay millions in damages to a 20-year-old woman after a jury decided the social media giant and video streamer designed their platforms to hook young users without concern for their well being. The California jury’s decision Wednesday in a first-of-its-kind lawsuit could influence the outcome of thousands of similar lawsuits
See Full StoryUnder Age 16, U.S. Adults Support Banning Social Media
Edison Research has released its 2026 Infinite Dial report, offering a new snapshot of digital media behavior in the U.S. and highlighting growing concern over social media use among younger audiences. The long-running annual study, conducted in partnership with SiriusXM Media, finds that social media usage now reaches 85% of Americans age 12 and older.
See Full StoryHere Comes The NFL In September
The NFl announced that the 49ers and Rams will play Thursday, Sept. 10 at 5:35 p.m. PT at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Australia. Due to the 17-hour time difference, the 49ers and Rams will take the field Friday at 10:35 a.m. (AEST) in Melbourne, with the game airing Thursday evening in the United States.
See Full StoryRadio One, ATL WAMJ Kicked Off Majic After Dark Concert Series 2026
Radio One, WAMJ (Majic 107.5/97.5) kicked off it’s “Majic After Dark” concert series for 2026 Thursday night, at the new Londzell Performing Arts Center in Tucker. Headlining the show, after a thirty (30) year hiatus from the recording industry was Karyn White (of “Super Woman” fame) to showcase her chart topping new single, “You’re Gonna
See Full StoryToni Braxton Cuts Concert Short Due To ‘Personal Emergency’
Toni Braxton left her latest concert just two songs into her nine-track set.The He Wasn’t Man Enough singer hit the stage for the New Edition Way Tour in Minneapolis, Minnesota, in the US. “My loves, I am so sorry I wasn’t able to finish the show last night,” Toni wrote on her Instagram Stories yesterday.
See Full StoryJay-Z Reveals Experienced “Uncontrollabe Anger”
Jay-Z has revealed he experienced “uncontrollable anger” following allegations made against him in a 2024 rape lawsuit. The rapper and music mogul has spoken out about his reaction after being accused of raping an anonymous woman when she was 13 years old. In an interview with GQ, Jay-Z – whose real name is Shawn Carter – shared
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