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Dave Van Dyke, Bridge Ratings The cruise industry successfully shifted its aging image by understanding what younger consumers want and how they spend. Here’s a blueprint radio can borrow from that transformation to become “cool” again and grow a younger audience — without alienating older loyalists. Rethink the “Ticket”: Free Entry, Premium Experience Cruise parallel:

Even as other media proliferates, Black Americans remain dedicated audio consumers, with radio and podcast listening averaging 27.4 million Black adults weekly – a number comparable to Connected TV. In the latest installment of its Diverse Intelligence Series, Niesen has released “Connecting with Black America: How brands impact, grow, and win with inclusion.” Hip Hop

Benztown and P1 Media Group will host a free global webinar this Thursday, April 24, offering radio professionals a behind-the-scenes look at how top talent and stations are built in today’s challenging broadcast environment. The 45-minute session, titled “Creating On-Air Megastars and Programming Legendary Radio Stations,” will feature longtime radio programmer Jimmy Steal, now with

This is a hot topic for radio of all formats. If no due process we all might be in trouble and that’s not the way it should work. Florida Democrat Gen-Z Rep. Maxwell Frost and other lawmakers have arrived in El Salvador. The trip follows a promise Frost made last week to go to the

Calling all aspiring artists, producers, and performers — this summer, your dream gets real. At Summer at LACM 2025, students ages 12+ will study with the Grammy-nominated and platinum-certified producers, songwriters, and musicians behind music’s biggest names — including Ariana Grande, Usher, H.E.R., Miley Cyrus, John Mayer, Britney Spears, Michael Bublé, and more. Hosted by

The Radio Advertising Bureau (RAB) has unveiled the schedule for the 17th annual “Rising Through the Ranks” seminar, a leadership development initiative tailored for women in the broadcasting industry. The program is produced by RAB and sponsored by Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio (MIW). This year’s event will kick off with a virtual meeting

As the Atlanta 2025 NFL Draft nears, FOX Sports Radio (FSR) is set to deliver extensive coverage of the event across multiple platforms. The first round of the Draft will be aired live on Thursday, April 24 on affiliates as well as FSR’s digital channels on YouTube, iHeartRadio, and the official FOX Sports Radio website.

In a move to enhance its marketing and client relations, Bridge Ratings has appointed Andy Denemark as its new point person for StreamStats. Denemark, a veteran network radio executive, will focus on increasing the visibility and usage of StreamStats, a pioneering data service that offers broadcasters detailed insights into music streaming consumption. StreamStats provides tailored