Radio/Music News Tues-Thurs-Fri
— Tuesday, May 13th, 2025 —
Usher Gets His Flowers At Emory University — Keynote, Degree

“He cares about the future.”
Google To Pay Texas $1.375 Billion In Record Privacy Settlement

“They walk a fine line with monopoly.”
Krayzie Bone Launches ‘The Kray List’ On WOVU/Cleveland & iHeartRadio

“This is very cool.”
Donnie McClurkin Kicks-Off National Live Event Series In NYC

“He keeps moving forward.”
— Friday, May 9th, 2025 —
MediaCo/NY Creates Hot 97 FAST Video Channel

“Smart move.”
— Thursday, May 8th, 2025 —
Charlamagne & Basil Iwanyk Form Film & TV Production Company

“Where does he find the time for everything.”
Warner Music Group Introduces WMG Pulse, DSP’s Data

“Now they can see how much money they are not making.”
NABOB, USBC Media Create Podcast Network, Highlighting Black Perspectives

“Heads up thinking.”
J Steele Departs WDMK & WMGC/DETROIT, Continues At KKFR/PHOENIX

“Still employed.”
— Tuesday, May 6th, 2025 —
Connoisseur Media To Acquire Alpha Media In Merger

“Just when you thought there was no news.”
Sherrell Duncan Joins WPGC (95.5)/Washington DC, Co-Host Of ‘The Good Morning Show’

“Great Addition.”
NABOB Opposes Changes To FCC Local Radio Ownership Rule

“A valid point concerning Black ownership of radio properties.”
Marconi Radio Awards, October In New York, Nominations Are Open

“These awards are held in high esteem.”
— Friday, May 2nd, 2025 —
WQHH (Power 96.5)/Lansing, MI Recruiting Talent For Future Openings

“An opportunity.”
iHeartMedia Taps Leon Williamson For Memphis/Tupelo Market President

“I wonder if he shipped his car or drove.”
— Thurday, May 1st, 2025 —
NAB Urges FCC To Remove EEO Audits & Public File Obligations

“Just buildings with music and talk.”
Core Radio To End Streetz (95.1/105.1 HD 2)/Chicago Operations

“I hate to hear things like this.”
Edison/SiriusXM Report Underscores Music’s Role For Women

“Tell me something we didn’t already know.”
— Tuesday, April 29th, 2025 —
Pharrell Williams Black Ambition Introduces $1 Million Florida Entrepreneur Initiative

“He spends his money on helping others.”
Outkast, Salt-N-Pepa, Thom Bell Among 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductees

“Truly an all-star cast of talent.”
Erykah Badu Reflects On Fashion & Music

“She’s artistically incredible on so many levels.”
— Friday, April 25th, 2025 —
iHeartMedia & The Black Effect Podcast Network Introduce ‘Just Heal With Dr Jay’

“Just what the Doctor ordered.”
— Thursday, April 24th, 2025 —
Kaleidoscope, iHeartPodcasts Debut ‘Kill Switch’ Tech Podcast Series

“Never enough tech info broken down for regular folk.”
Living Legends Foundation Completes 12th Annual Golf Scholarship Fundraiser

“Over 80 golfers were on hand.”
— Tuesday, April 22nd, 2025 —
RAB & MIW Now Accepting Applications For 2025 Women In Radio Leadership Program

“This is a great opportunity.”
Nielsen Updates Rewards For PPM Panelists & Diary Keepers

“Making another attempt to make things.”
— Friday, April 18th, 2025 —
New BIN Campaign Targets Black Maternal Mortality Health Gaps

“It’s a serious issue.”
— Thursday, April 17th, 2025 —
Frozen FEMA Funds Stall Public Radio Emergency Broadcast Upgrades Nationwide

“This is just plain mean spirited.”
Audacy, SupeRadio Debut Classic Hip-Hop Show ‘rapfabulous’ For WBMX/Chicago & WXBK/New York

“This is so on time.”
NAB, Sound Exchange Reach Tentative New Deal On Streaming Royalties

“It’s still not enough”