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Broadcaster Joy Taylor is partnering with Urban One to launch The Daily Play with Joy Taylor, a new short-form sports commentary series distributed across the company’s audio platforms. The program will air Monday through Friday year-round and be available via Radio One, REACH Media and the Urban One Podcast Network, combining terrestrial radio, streaming and podcast

Central Ohio has no shortage of African American men that have made and or making significant contributions to our community. Last month Mahogany Columbus we celebrated over 60 phenomenal women  most in key leadership positions in the C-Suites and or leading significant nonprofit organizations in our community. This month we’re releasing a historical book! The MAHOGANY POWER

Local digital advertising is entering a slower growth phase after two decades of rapid expansion, according to the executive summary of Borrell 2026 Annual Digital Benchmarking Report. The report finds year-over-year growth has dropped to low single digits and is expected to fall below 3% by 2029, marking the slowest sustained period since the Great

A series of recent studies from Advertiser Perceptions reveals programmatic audio has grown significantly. Key findings: 82% of agencies and advertisers are currently buying audio programmatically, up 2X from 2022 (41%). The most used programmatic audio demand-side platforms are Google Display & Video 360, The Trade Desk, and Amazon DSP. Among publishers, the most utilized

Urban One has added The Rickey Smiley Morning Show to mornings on WPPZ (Classix 107.9) in Philadelphia, marking Smiley’s return to the market. The syndicated program launched Monday, May 4, airing weekdays from 6-9am. Hosted by comedian and radio personality Rickey Smiley, the show blends music, entertainment, news and commentary, along with community-focused content. The

The Albanian Prime Minister has announced that a Kanye West concert will go ahead in the capital, Tirana. The announcement comes after most of West’s shows in Europe have been cancelled, due to backlash over his previous antisemitic comments. The rapper, who is now known as Ye, released his latest album, Bully, in March. He

A series of recent studies from Advertiser Perceptions reveals programmatic audio has grown significantly. A stunning 82% of agencies and advertisers are currently buying audio programmatically, up 2X from 2022 (41%), according to a just released March 2026 Advertiser Perceptions study of 301 advertisers and agencies. This week’s Cumulus Media | Westwood One Audio Active

Urban One has reached an agreement to acquire Service Broadcasting Group, including Dallas stations KKDA and KRNB, while also agreeing to sell KZMJ to Fuzion Dallas. Both transactions remain subject to approval by the FCC and customary closing conditions. The company said the acquisition aligns with its strategy to grow in high-demand markets and enhance

The Raleigh-Durham Sports Shop lead host Erroll Reese celebrated a great moment with the NC Sports Hall of Fame reception with new inductees. Coach Leonard Hamilton, and the legend (Mr. Four Corners) Phil Ford of UNC.