Urban One Names Audio Division Co-Presidents to Succeed Kantor
Urban One has announced Eddie Harrell, Jr. and Deon Levingston as the successors to Radio One and Reach Media CEO David Kantor, starting January 5, 2025. Harrell and Levingston will step into roles as co-presidents of Urban One’s Audio Division.
One Week Out, Democrats Put Seven-Figures Into Radio Ads
The Democratic National Committee has launched a seven-figure “I Will Vote” ad campaign targeting Black voters through nearly 50 Black radio stations. The campaign enlists pop culture heavy-hitters like John Legend, Stevie Wonder, and Kerry Washington.
Young Sports Fans Are ‘Audio Obsessed’ As Radio Leads the Way
In an era where sports fans can access content across countless digital and social platforms, the 2024 State of Sports Media report by Harker Bos Group's Crowd React Media underscores the enduring appeal and relevance of radio in the competitive landscape.
LeGeyt Highlights State Broadcast Challenges at WASBA Meeting
The Western Alliance of State Broadcast Associations is wrapping up its annual meeting in Santa Fe, NM, where industry leaders gathered to discuss key issues facing broadcasters and celebrate the retirements of two prolific SBA leaders.
Radio Watches Closely as FTC Appeals Non-Compete Ban’s Halt
The Federal Trade Commission announced it will appeal a Texas federal court's decision blocking its non-compete ban from being implemented nationwide. In August, US District Judge Ada Brown ruled that the FTC lacked the authority for such a sweeping ban.
Automakers Spend Millions More in Q3 to Kill the AM Radio Act
Congress has just over two months to pass the AM Radio For Every Vehicle Act and automakers haven't given up their lobbying on Capitol Hill to make sure they can remove access to free entertainment and life-saving information, according to Q3 disclosures.
Political Spending Boosts Radio’s 2024, But Digital Drives Future
The US broadcast station industry is projected to see a 9.3% increase in total advertising revenue, reaching $36.19 billion in 2024. While TV outperformed radio in the total results, AM/FM has a significant leg up that will likely become even more pronounced in 2025.
NAB Suggests Safer, Software-Driven Solution For EAS
The NAB continues to push a software-based solution for Emergency Alert System equipment, allowing broadcasters to replace physical encoder/decoder hardware with digital options. The suggestions build off the NAB's EAS stance submitted in late 2022.
Chief Audio Officers Spill How Radio Sellers Can Win Over Brands
A new report highlights key insights for radio sellers aiming to attract ad buyers and brands to AM/FM. The data comes from polls and discussions with Chief Audio Officers from frequent OTA radio and podcast advertisers such as DraftKings, BetterHelp, and Indeed.
AM/FM Has Overwhelming Reach To Voters In Battleground States
With two months until election day, both political parties are ramping up ad spend on national and state levels. With ten major battleground states predicted to decide who our next president is, there's currently one clear winner in all of them: radio.
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