The Broadcasters Foundation of America (BFOA) is proud to announce the 2026 recipients of the Leadership Awards, Lowry Mays Excellence in Broadcasting Award, and Chairman’s Award. The awards honor some of the biggest names and most influential leaders in broadcasting. The honorees will be presented with their award at the BFOA Annual Breakfast, Wednesday, April

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Roberts Metro Broadcasting will launch The Darius Bradford Show on Monday, February 23, airing weekday mornings from 6-10am on FOXY 106.9 FM (K295CQ) in St. Louis. The program will serve as the station’s new Urban AC morning show, featuring a mix of social commentary, culturally focused discussions and humor alongside R&B and throwback music. The

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Lil Jon has penned an emotional tribute to his late son Nathan Smith after laying him to rest earlier this week. Nathan, also known as DJ Young Slade, was reported missing on 3 February, and the rapper announced his son’s death three days later. He was 27. The Turn Down for What hitmaker took to Instagram on

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Podcasting now reaches more than half of the U.S. population each month, with 53.6% of Americans listening to or watching podcasts, according to Triton Digital’s 2025 U.S. Podcast Report. The annual study, powered by IAB Tech Lab-certified Podcast Metrics and Demos surveys of 12,000 monthly listeners, highlights continued audience growth, expanding video consumption and evolving

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FCC Chairman Brendan Carr has launched the Pledge America Campaign, calling on the nation’s broadcasters to support the upcoming 250th anniversary of American independence with patriotic and civic-focused programming. The initiative aligns with the White House’s Salute to America 250 Task Force, established by President Donald J. Trump to coordinate a yearlong celebration culminating on

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From GOOD NEWS: Patti LaBelle has woken up and is now stable after a serious health scare, along with the message, “Thank you for your prayers.” Patti LaBelle shared that she went through a life-or-death moment, but thanks to the prayers and love of her family, she was able to pull through. Let’s look forward

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The Media Sales Institute (MSI) and The NABOB Foundations congratulate Nicky Sparrow as the recipient of the Icon Award presented by The Advertising Club of New York. This prestigious recognition celebrates Nicky’s enduring influence and leadership within the media industry, as well as her longstanding commitment to developing talent and advancing opportunity. Nicky has been a partner and presenter at the

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Rev. Jesse Jackson understood the immense promise of America and his role in shaping its destiny. With courage, tenacity and an audacious spirit, he widened our capacity for imagining true unity and deepened our commitment to justice for all. I was one of the lucky beneficiaries of a vision he never forsook. God bless him

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Reverend Jesse Jackson was a Civil Rights icon, fighting for a country that treated all of us equally – no matter our race, color, or religion. For so many children and future leaders in my generation, he taught us that we are somebody. Reverend Jackson was an inspiration to many with his boldness, never-ending quest

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The Geno Jones Variety TV Show airs live M-F 7;30pm Eastern time 6:30pm Central time and 4:30pm Pacific time. The show is compelling, entertaining and empowering that uses humor, common sense and compassion to educate, enlighten and inspire. The Geno Jones Show invites actors, artists(recording/new and old school)authors, business owners,  comedians, community leaders, politicans and

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