Cleveland’s WAKS-FM (96.5 Kiss FM) has announced updates to its weekday on-air schedule, highlighted by the return of a familiar voice. LeeAnn Sommers is stepping into the 10am-2pm slot, replacing Krystle Elise, who exits the CHR outlet. Sommers will continue her existing roles within the iHeartMedia Cleveland cluster, including mornings on Throwback 99.1 and afternoons

Cumulus Media launches Classic Hip Hop and R&B “The Vibe” on WXFX-HD3 (95.1) in Montgomery, AL, bringing a nostalgic sound to the River Region. The new station officially hit the airwaves on Monday, May 19, replacing a simulcast of News/Talk WLWI-AM. The Vibe features a lineup of artists such as The Notorious B.I.G., Aaliyah, 2Pac,

The National Black Radio Hall of Fame early bird special ends in a few days. Get your tickets now for the Gateway City radio event. The price goes up on June 1. Come and witness the best Black RADIO excellence, period.

A new custom survey from Edison Research sheds light on exactly when Americans start their day — providing new context to the morning routines famously captured in Dolly Parton’s hit song “9 to 5.” While the lyrics speak of stumbling to the kitchen for a “cup of ambition,” the survey now confirms what time that

Bridge Ratings: Dave Van Dyke In a media landscape increasingly driven by on-demand consumption, traditional radio has found a clever way to adapt without abandoning its roots: the strategic rebroadcast. Across several markets, stations are successfully re-airing popular shows or curated “best-of” segments later in the day — a move that mimics the time-shifting behavior

Black Information Network has a new, multi-year collaboration with The Obama Foundation aimed at advancing youth engagement and amplifying civic leadership within the Black community. The partnership marks BIN’s first collaboration of its kind and unites both organizations’ commitments to equity, education, and social justice. “This powerful collaboration will deliver important, unbiased information to our

Kool & the Gang’s Michael Sumler was killed in a car crash just outside Atlanta, Georgia, on Saturday, local media reported. Also known as “Chicago Mike,” the 71-year-old died at the scene just before midnight on Veterans Memorial Highway, according to Fox 5 Atlanta. American funk, soul and R&B band Kool & the Gang formed in New Jersey