Why It Matters: It is tempting to dismiss the Savannah Bananas as a startup success story – a team without decades of internal habits, existing business models, or recurring revenue streams to protect. Radio does not have that luxury. Stations have heritage, format expectations, ratings pressure, advertiser commitments, and revenue that must be protected. But

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The Quiet Storm with Lenny Green has selected Compass Media Networks to manage all aspects of marketing, distribution and advertising sales of the program effective June 1, 2026. When the lights go low and the world slows down, there’s only one place to be—The Quiet Storm with Lenny Green. The Quiet Storm sets the perfect

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Have you purchased your ticket yet? Be the very first to get your hands on this most historical book. First time anyone has gathered biographical information on our regions 100 Most Influential African Americans! The MAHOGANY POWER 100 book release is a celebration of Central Ohio’s Black Leadership! Additionally, the book chronicles the legendary trailblazers

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Connoisseur Media has completed its acquisition of four Northern California radio outlets from Bonneville International. Included in the deal were 7.2kW KBLX-FM (102.9) in Berkeley, 40kW KMVQ-FM (99.7) and 24kW KOIT-FM (96.5) in San Francisco, and 10kW KUFX-FM (98.5) in San Jose. Bonneville International is a subsidiary of Deseret Management Corporation and operates radio and

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Urban One reported first-quarter 2026 net revenue of $77.7 million, down from $92.2 million a year earlier. The company posted a net loss attributable to common stockholders of $3.1 million, compared to a loss of $11.7 million in the first quarter of 2025. Operating loss for the quarter was $2.2 million, compared to operating income

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Charlie Neal, the pioneering HBCU broadcaster whose voice helped carry Black college sports into homes across America, has died following an illness. He spent the majority of his 80 years building a career defined by preparation, reverence, and historical purpose. Born on Oct. 28, 1945, Neal became far more than a play-by-play announcer. He became one of the clearest

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Sunny Martin, CEO of Mahogany Columbus, says we are blessed, and have been passionate about putting in the work showcasing our community of Columbus, Ohio! Thanks to Kerry Charles and the Columbus Association of Black Journalists, CABJ  for the recognition! For nearly 40-years I’ve been devoted to featuring and profiling those in key leadership positions

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As consumers grow weary of juggling multiple streaming subscriptions, free ad-supported streaming television services, commonly known as FAST channels, are emerging as an increasingly attractive option for both viewers and advertisers, according to a new insights article from Audacy. In the article, Jenny Sutton, Head of Digital Marketing Solutions at Audacy, said services such as

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Online audio and podcast consumption in the U.S. reached record levels in 2026, according to new data from Edison Research’s annual “The Infinite Dial” study conducted with SSRS and supported by SiriusXM Media. The report found that 81% of Americans age 12 and older – an estimated 233 million people – listened to online audio

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Repost compliments of The Grio: “Ryan Clark, former NFL player and co-host of The Pivot Podcast, recently made headlines with a powerful statement on how Black college athletes should approach where they play. During a passionate discussion on the podcast, Clark boldly urged Black athletes to reconsider signing with schools in states that engage in

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