From Marsha Washington George I’m reaching out to share news of the passing of Atlanta entrepreneur, restaurateur, entertainment pioneer, and community leader James L. “Mr. V” Virgil, who died in 2026 at the age of 85. Mr. V was the founder of Mr. V’s Figure 8, the legendary Atlanta nightclub on Campbellton Road, as well as V’s
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Sports History Ben Shelton vs Frances Tiafoe
Need something to talk about that will happen in real time Friday night? This is a first, two Blacks in the US Open Finals. American fans are in for a treat with an all-American men’s semifinal at the US Open. One American will be in the final. But which will it be? Frances Tiafoe is
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How Teases Can Build Your Brand
There’s a familiar frustration in media: You write what you think is a great tease. You create curiosity. You promise something compelling. You tell listeners or viewers when to come back. And then… they don’t. Not because the tease wasn’t good. Not because they weren’t interested. They simply weren’t there when the payoff happened. They were at
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Weekly Insights: Riding With Radio
Recently, we highlighted how younger Americans over-index for daily audio listening. This week, we again turn to Share of Ear® to understand how young Americans are spending time with audio in one very important location: the car. Americans between the ages of 13 and 34 spend an average of just under one hour per day
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Podtrac August Publisher Rankings
iHeart Audience Network and iHeartPodcasts remained atop Podtrac’s U.S. Podcast Publishers & Networks ranking for August 2026, while “Crime Junkie” continued as the top podcast based on U.S. unique monthly audience. iHeart Audience Network ranked first among publishers and sales networks with 58.875 million U.S. unique monthly audience members and 266.85 million U.S. streams and
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Toyota Donates $75,000 And Provides Students With Real-World Festival Experiences
Music has the power to inspire creativity, build confidence and strengthen communities. Through its continued partnership with Music Will, the nation’s largest nonprofit music education program, Toyota is helping bring those opportunities to more students through a $75,000 donation and a series of unforgettable real-world experiences that connect them beyond the classroom. Experience the full interactive
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Urban One Launches “ONE Yard: The HBCU Experience” Multi-City Tour
Set sail for success! Urban One, Inc. and the National Urban League are igniting the high seas with the launch of the Urban One Community Business Competition, a high-stakes showdown designed to supercharge the next generation of business leaders. Taking place October 26 to November 1, 2026, aboard Resilient Lady during the ONE Voyage Experience
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KiKi B. Jones Named WAMO Pittsburgh BM
Audacy has elevated KiKi B. Jones to Brand Manager of WAMO 107.3 in Pittsburgh. In her new role, Jones will oversee the station’s content strategy, talent, operations and branding while continuing to host middays weekdays from 10am-4pm ET. “I’ve had the privilege of knowing KiKi for over 10 years and have watched her continue to grow,”
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Kenny Smooth Exits Cumulus & WQQK, Nashville
Veteran programmer Kenny Smoov, who served as VP of Urban Formats for Cumulus Media and Program Director of urban AC “92Q” WQQK Nashville, has exited the company. Smoov, a 21-year station veteran, also handled middays on “92Q” and previously held programming roles in Alexandria, VA, New Orleans, Greensboro, SC, and Myrtle Beach. “This has been
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Jay Nachlis of Coleman There’s a familiar frustration in media: You write what you think is a great tease. You create curiosity. You promise something compelling. You tell listeners or viewers when to come back. And then… they don’t. Not because the tease wasn’t good. Not because they weren’t interested. They simply weren’t there
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Insite | Radio Campaign Drove Retail Foot Traffic
An AM/FM radio advertising campaign for a major retailer generated a 34% lift in foot traffic during a Valentine’s Day promotion, according to a new analysis highlighted by the Cumulus Media | Westwood One Audio Active Group. The study, conducted by location analytics firm Placer.ai, examined store visits associated with a Westwood One network radio campaign
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