Join the Multicultural Media, Telecom and Internet Council (MMTC) for an engaging tech, media, and telecom discussion at the 2026 Former FCC Leadership Symposium on July 9th from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Hogan Lovells in Washington, DC. FCC Commissioner Olivia Trusty will serve as the keynote speaker. The Symposium will also feature a
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Ratings Coming Friday At 5PM(EST)
Ratings Friday at 5PM(EST): Baton Rouge, Louisville, New Orleans and Oklahoma City.
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Insite | Highlights Radio’s Emotional Connection
A new Katz Radio Group study finds that AM/FM radio continues to play a deeply ingrained role in consumers’ daily lives, driven by habitual listening, emotional connections, and trusted air personalities. According to Katz’s latest Sound Answers report, more than 86% of radio listeners tune in frequently, underscoring radio’s position as a regular companion despite
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Total Podcast Consumption Time Up 386% Since 2016
Regular readers of this newsletter will not be shocked to hear that total podcast consumption time has grown considerably over the past ten years. But, just how much has total podcast consumption time grown? Share of Ear® from Edison Research at SSRS has that exact answer. Share of Ear captures how many people listen to podcasts
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MAY ’26, 6+ Charlotte, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, OH, Kansas City, Las Vegas, Orlando, Pittsburgh, PA
RADIO RATINGS FOR SUBSCRIBING STATIONS CHARLOTTE-GASTONIA-ROCK HILL | CINCINNATI | CLEVELAND | COLUMBUS, OH | KANSAS CITY | LAS VEGAS | ORLANDO | PITTSBURGH, PA PPMs coming Thursday at 5PM(EST): Indianapolis, Jacksonville, Memphis, Milwaukee, Nashville, Norfolk, Raleigh-Durham and West Palm Beach.
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Beasy Baybie’s “Jesus And Coffee” Earns Prestigious Gracie Award!
Award winning radio personality Beasy Baybie is celebrating another major career milestone. Her syndicated Sunday morning program, Jesus and Coffee with Beasy, has earned a Gracie Award from the Alliance for Women in Media. Airing Sundays from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., the show first found its home on Majic 107.5/97.5 in Atlanta and has
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Mo Ivory Wins ATL Democratic Primary
Former Fulton County Commissioner Mo Ivory won the Democratic primary runoff election for chair of the Board of Commissioners. Ivory captured about 66% of the votes, according to unofficial results. Current Commissioner Pitts has been a fixture in local politics for more than 40 years, serving on the Atlanta City Council and as city council president
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PlayVS & Urban One Reveal Official Name And Logo
PlayVS and Urban One revealed the official name and logo of their national HBCU collegiate esports competition: Power4+ HBCU Esports League. Building on their landmark February partnership announcement, the companies also shared that 25 premier institutions have already signed on to compete in the inaugural season kicking off February 2027, including Bowie State University, Clark
See Full StoryMAY ’26, 6+ Baltimore, Miami, San Diego, St. Louis, Tampa, Washington, DC
RADIO RATINGS FOR SUBSCRIBING STATIONS BALTIMORE | DETROIT | MIAMI-FT. LAUDERDALE-HOLLYWOOD | SAN DIEGO | ST. LOUIS | TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER | WASHINGTON, DC PPMs coming Wednesday at 5PM(EST): Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, OH, Kansas City, Las Vegas, Orlando and Pittsburgh.
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STAR 94.5 – The R&B Of Orlando Day Proclamation
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings has officially proclaimed June 15, 2026, as “STAR 94.5 – The Soul of Orlando Day.” The proclamation honors STAR 94.5 (WCFB-FM), Orlando’s Only R&B and a Cox Media Group station, for more than three decades of service to Central Florida through broadcasting, community outreach, education, and cultural programming. The proclamation
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Beasley Detroit & MEDC Launch Small Business Grant Program
Beasley Media Group Detroit has partnered with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) to launch the 2026 Beasley Detroit Small Business Grant Program, a $100,000 initiative aimed at helping local businesses expand through advertising and marketing support. The program will award ten Metro Detroit small businesses a $10,000 professional advertising campaign across Beasley Media Group
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