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News From The NBRHOF Atlanta Chapter

Hurricane Dave, DTM says he would like to take a moment to welcome two of our newest members to the Atlanta Chapter of the National Black Radio Hall of Fame, DJ Chip and Rob Wilson. We are excited to have them join our chapter and become part of this historic organization. As a reminder, ballots

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CNN’s Anderson Cooper Helping the Homeless

CNN journalist Anderson Cooper donates his entire $8.5 million bonus and sponsorship earnings to a homeless shelter initiative, helping to build 150 housing units and 300 shelter beds. “I’ve seen the struggles of the homeless up close throughout my life, and I’ve always felt that if I had the opportunity, I would give back in

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Audacy Expands Using MaxxCasting For Stronger Signal

Audacy and GeoBroadcast Solutions (GBS) have signed agreements to deploy MaxxCasting signal-optimization infrastructure in New York for WCBS-FM and WXBK-FM. The initiative aims to improve FM reception in dense urban environments where terrain and high-rise development can create gaps in coverage. “Even strong FM signals can have invisible coverage gaps,” a GBS spokesperson said. “Broadcast

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The Problem With Radio Isn’t the Audience. It’s the Strategy

Dave Van Dyke, BridgeRatings After this week’s discussion about radio’s future—especially its powerful position in the car—it’s clear the industry isn’t disappearing. It’s evolving. Radio’s future will belong to stations that combine what they’ve always done well—local connection, trusted personalities, and immediacy—with the digital tools audiences now expect. This bears repeating. Here’s a practical 7-point plan

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Job Openings

Cox Media Atlanta Jobs Director of Operations – Atlanta Radio – Atlanta, GA, US, 30309 Media Consultant – Atlanta Radio – Atlanta, GA, US, 30309 News Producer – WSB TV – Atlanta, GA, US, 30309 Reporter/Anchor (Part-Time) – Atlanta Radio – Atlanta, GA, US, 30309 Assignment Editor – WSB TV – Atlanta, GA, US, 30309

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Celebrating Community Women Leaders

Mahogany Columbus continues to Celebrate Women’s History Month Columbus has a significant number of some awesome women in leadership positions! And there is certainly an upcoming and group of women that are also speaking their truth and making great contributions to the Columbus community!

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Fear Has No Place At The Polls

To The Urban Radio Family Every voter deserves to enter the polls without fear. Yet families across the country are scanning parking lots, wondering who’s watching, and calculating risk before exercising their constitutional right. Even the acting ICE chief, Todd Lyons, has said federal officers have “no reason” to be at polling locations. But the

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Mariah Carey Reacts To Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame

Mariah Carey believes her chart record shows she deserves a place in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The Hero hitmaker admitted it “felt great” to have been shortlisted for induction for the third year in a row, and she hopes to finally add a place in the hall onto her list of accomplishments.

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Urban One Extends Rickey Smiley Show, Launches Podcast

Urban One has expanded its partnership with veteran radio personality and comedian Rickey Smiley with a five-year extension of the nationally syndicated The Rickey Smiley Morning Show and the launch of a new video podcast series. The company announced that Rickey Smiley On The Spot will debut March 24 on the Urban One Podcast Network

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