American Urban Radio Networks

A national platform built around Black voices.

AURN connects audiences, affiliates, creators, and advertisers through trusted news, influential audio programming, and modern digital media.

AURN network overview with a broadcast microphone
Black-owned. National reach. Built for action.
#1Nielsen-rated Black-owned national audio network
8,000+broadcast and digital affiliates
75+weekly programs and services

Our role

Built to inform, entertain, and connect.

AURN is an African American-owned and controlled media network with national scale. Its commitment to news is reinforced by dedicated White House coverage, while its programming portfolio brings trusted personalities and culturally relevant content to audiences across the country.

Through AURN+, podcasts, streaming video, gaming, mobile, display, and programmatic media, the network now gives partners a direct path to Black audiences across every major media environment.

One connected network

Reach, relevance, and cultural authority.

01

News and information

National reporting and dedicated White House access keep Black audiences informed with context and authority.

02

Programming and culture

Music, talk, entertainment, faith, sports, and lifestyle programming reflect the breadth of Black life.

03

AURN+ and modern media

CTV, video, streaming audio, podcasts, display, mobile, and programmatic media extend AURN beyond broadcast.

Connect with AURN

Put AURN’s reach to work.

Choose the path that fits your goals and connect directly with the right team.