Issa Rae Heads AAF Advertising Hall of Achievement Ceremony
Issa Rae received the Cultural Force Award at the 32nd Annual AAF Advertising Hall of Achievement ceremony in New York City, joining eight other industry...
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Volkswagen's advertising campaigns have featured memorable music choices that enhance their brand messaging and connect with audiences....
ANA Highlights Top 5 Reasons for Diverse-Owned Media
ANA Media Conference panel reveals top 5 reasons brands should invest in diverse-owned media. American Urban Radio Networks executive outlines key benefits including reach, authenticity,...
Burrell Communications Group Mourns One of Its Finest
Linda Jefferson, senior VP of Burrell Communications Group, passed away after nearly 40 years with the pioneering Black advertising agency. She was a respected media...
Burrell Communications Group Names Khari Streeter as Chief
Burrell Communications Group names Khari Streeter as Chief Creative Officer. The veteran creative director brings 30 years of experience from major brands....
Update on Radio Facts
Radio Facts announces major updates including becoming an official Facebook News Site, reaching 76,000+ subscribers, and launching targeted advertising services....
Woman Sues McDonald’s Over Burger Ad Breaking Lent
A woman filed a lawsuit against McDonald's claiming their burger advertisement compelled her to break her Lent fast. The unusual legal case was discussed on...
BMG Production Music Hires Deb Oh for Global Boost
BMG Production Music hires Deb Oh as Senior Director of Creative Licensing to lead East Coast advertising operations and launch Custom Advertising department....
MOBE Symposium: Women’s History Month Ad Series
MOBE Symposium celebrates Women's History Month with a week-long series on women in advertising featuring industry CEOs and executives....
Nielsen Study: AM/FM Radio Drives Economic Recovery
New Nielsen study reveals AM/FM radio drives American economic recovery with 56% increase in commuters and radio listeners showing stronger purchase intentions than TV viewers....
Ads Deadline: Digital & Radio Facts 25th Anniversary
Radio Facts is celebrating 25 years with a special magazine dedicated to Black culture. Advertisement deadline is July 10 - contact Kevin Ross for details....
Lexus Unveils Extended Super Bowl Ad Featuring Black Panther
Lexus unveils extended Super Bowl ad featuring Black Panther and Chadwick Boseman, soundtracked by Run the Jewels' 'Legend Has It.'...
Radio Facts August Independent Banner Sale
Radio Facts offers independent banner advertising for $400 during August. One-week ads rotate across all posts targeting R&B and Hip-Hop audiences....
Delta Airlines Launches New Ad With Viola Davis
Delta Airlines launches new '4 A.M.' commercial featuring Academy Award nominee Viola Davis as their brand voice. The ad celebrates ambitious travelers and Delta employees...
Radio Facts Marketing Deck 2017 Available
Radio Facts 2017 marketing deck now available for corporate partners. Contact kevin@radiofacts.com with your company details to request the full presentation....
U.S. Census Bureau: First Radio Commercial
The first radio commercial aired 94 years ago on WEAF in New York City, advertising Queens apartments for $100. Today, radio reaches 179 million Americans...
135th CEO Shante Bacon Named Ad Age “Women to Watch”
Shante Bacon, CEO of 135th Street Agency, was named to Ad Age's prestigious Women to Watch 2016 list for her marketing work with major Hollywood...
NIELSEN: Weekend Radio Still Counts (report)
Nielsen's latest report reveals weekend radio reaches 265+ million listeners, with 72% of Millennials tuning in on weekends. Radio's weekend audience rivals weekday numbers....
Radio Reaches 243M Weekly Listeners 12+
Nielsen's Audio Today report reveals 243 million Americans use radio weekly, with Millennials leading at 66.6 million listeners spending over 11 hours per week....
Radio Mercury Awards Announces Final Round Judging Panel
The Radio Mercury Awards announced its final round judging panel for the 24th Annual awards, featuring top creative directors from major agencies. The panel includes...
Radio Revenue Report: Communications, Insurance, Health Care Growth Stars
Radio's Q1 2014 revenue remained flat compared to 2013, with digital and off-air gains offsetting spot and network declines. Communications and insurance led growth....
Dr Dre Beats Commercial with Richard Sherman
Dr. Dre releases a powerful new Beats commercial featuring NFL star Richard Sherman, addressing media perception of confident Black men in sports and entertainment....
CBS Radio Names Alan Blum VP, Branded Content
CBS Radio names Alan Blum as Vice President of Branded Content Solutions. Blum brings extensive agency experience to develop cross-platform marketing programs....
Nielsen Gains Regulatory Approval to Acquire Arbitron
Nielsen received FTC approval to acquire radio measurement company Arbitron for $1.3 billion, expanding cross-platform media measurement capabilities....