> 103.5 The Beat (WMIB) Miami has dropped its Urban AC format in favor of a younger urban hip-hop and R&B format. The station had been playing Urban AC music, aimed at the 25-54 listener for the last two years. The station lineup will remain the same with the Steve Harvey Morning Show, Vanessa James, […]
> “The Michael Baisden Show” has extended its deal with ABC Radio Networks. The multi-year deal includes websites, podcasts, a mobile channel and live events. The afternoon drive program currently has 68 affiliates. Baisden says, “Our show has come so far in such a brief period of time, yet I know the best days are […]
> Arbitron’s PPM rating system seems to mean doom for some Washington, DC area radio stations. Let’s look at the first ratings book under the PPM system for DC. Keep in mind that the city itself is about 90% African American and the following stations have traditionally finished in the top 5 in ratings despite […]