Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio has named Ruth Presslaff as the recipient of its 2026 Frances Preston Trailblazer Award, recognizing her leadership and long-standing contributions to advancing women in radio. The honor, MIW’s highest accolade, was presented during the NAB Show 2026 on April 20. Presslaff was recognized in a public interview with Erica
See Full StoryShawn Knight Promoted To ADB&P
Cox Media Group (“CMG”) today announced that programming veteran Shawn Knight has been named Assistant Director of Branding & Programming for WHJX (HOT 106-5) in Jacksonville. Shawn will support day-to-day programming and the execution of marketing, promotions, events, and sales campaigns. In addition, he will continue to host afternoon drive on HOT 106-5 and mid-days
See Full StoryLil Wayne Feels Humbled After Snub
Lil Wayne has found being “uninvited” to Coachella and the Grammys to be a “humbling” experience. The 43-year-old rap star has taken to social media to reflect on his absence from the landmark events, explaining that he’s been “uninvited” and “uninvolved”. Wayne wrote on X: “It’s truly a humbling experience when events like Coachella and
See Full StoryKendrick Lamar, The First Rapper To Win The Pulitzer Prize For Music
Did you know, Kendrick Lamar won the 2018 Pulitzer Prize for Music for his 2017 album DAMN., becoming the first non-classical and non-jazz artist to win the award. The Pulitzer board honored the album as a “virtuosic song collection” that captures the complexity of modern African-American life Kendrick Lamar | Storytelling has been Lamar’s greatest skill
See Full StoryCardi B Threatens To Cancel ATL Show
Cardi B threatened to cancel a show in Atlanta after feeling her staff were disrespected. The 33-year-old rap star took to Instagram Live to voice her displeasure at the way her staff were treated at the State Farm Arena. Cardi – who is currently in the midst of her Little Miss Drama tour – said:
See Full StoryThe Politics Of Black Women In Film
African American Women in Cinema is proud to announce the launch of its educational mini-tour featuring the keynote panel, “The Politics of Black Women in Film.” This timely and dynamic conversation explores the intersections of culture, authorship, and representation in the global film industry, centering the voices and leadership of Black women shaping contemporary media. The
See Full StoryPPMs Markets Coming Monday At 5PM(EST)
PPMs coming Monday at 5PM(EST): Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, New York, Philadelphia and San Francisco.
See Full StoryNABOB’s 11th AMSInstitute (MSI) June 1 -11, 2026
The Media Sales Institute (MSI) is celebrating its 26th year of programming and the 11th Annual National Association of Black Owned Broadcasters Telecommunication Education and Management Foundation (NABOB) at the AUC, scheduled for June 1-11, 2026. The MSI is an intense, ten-day training program for desirous college graduates, career changers and military personnel (post 9/11)
See Full StoryTop Podcasts Hold Steady In Q1 2026
Edison Research at SSRS, has released its Top 50 Podcasts in the U.S. for the first quarter of 2026, based on reach among weekly podcast listeners ages 13 and older. The rankings from Edison Podcast Metrics show continued dominance at the top, with The Joe Rogan Experience, Crime Junkie, and The Daily holding the top
See Full StoryPPMs Start Monday
PPMs coming Monday at 5PM(EST): Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, New York, Philadelphia and San Francisco.
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