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Majic 105.7 Cleveland Lands Keith Kennedy to Lead Morning Drive

"This move is consistent with iHeart's ongoing strategy of consolidating local talent into larger markets."

MOViN 92.5 Seattle Adds Israel Nunnelly to Afternoon Drive Lineup

Hubbard Seattle has hired Israel "Izzy" Nunnelly as the...

2026 Barrett Media Audio Summit Presented by Point to Point Marketing Day 2 Recap

Day 2 of the 2026 Barrett Media Audio Summit Presented by Point...

West Virginia Mountaineers Radio Returning to WVRC Media

"We look forward to working closely with Learfield and West Virginia University to provide the best possible coverage and experience for all Mountaineer fans. Let’s Go!”

Where R&B Radio Lives: Ranking the Top Cities That Shaped the Format

While I’ll admit this could be a bit subjective, since I haven’t lived or programmed in every city that I list in consideration, it’s still a fun debate.

Why There Is Nothing Like the Community of Urban Radio

"This business will teach you that the term friends can be used loosely"

The Art of the Radio Rebrand: Intentional, Strategic, and Listener-First

"Whatever the reason, there has to be a reason."

Urban Radio Needs More Live, Local, and Connected Talent

"I'm hopeful that this is a glimpse of what’s ahead for the urban format."

What Today’s R&B Samples Reveal About the Urban Radio Format

"Collabs in R&B aren’t new, but lately the quality of production has impressed me."

Urban Radio in 2025: Local Connection, New Artists, Real Results

"As long as programmers and personalities keep that balance in mind, I believe urban radio has room to grow and even reassert its influence."

Why Urban Radio Must Get Back To Being the Voice of the People

"The truth is, urban radio has always been filled with pioneers. It has never been just about playing records—it’s been part of a movement"

Audio Still Wins: Why Urban Radio Connects Where Video Can’t

The point is clear—audio fits into people’s lives in ways video simply can’t. But beyond convenience, the real story is the connection.

Why Urban AI Bands and Virtual Stars Don’t Work

Where the concept loses me is that if it hasn’t already happened, I think it's a short walk until this is done in R&B.

Making the Pivot: Turning Radio Skills Into New Roles

I’ve often talked with radio and record folks about how the experience we gain in these industries doesn’t always seem to translate well into other careers.

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MOViN 92.5 Seattle Adds Israel Nunnelly to Afternoon Drive Lineup

Hubbard Seattle has hired Israel "Izzy" Nunnelly as the...

2026 Barrett Media Audio Summit Presented by Point to Point Marketing Day 2 Recap

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West Virginia Mountaineers Radio Returning to WVRC Media

"We look forward to working closely with Learfield and West Virginia University to provide the best possible coverage and experience for all Mountaineer fans. Let’s Go!”

Cox Media Group Names Danny Bortnick VP of Local Revenue and Client Growth

"Danny is a results-driven revenue leader with a strong track record of building high-performing teams and driving revenue growth across multiple platforms."