Convert high-value, underserved Americans
into loyal customers.

Sports talk radio delivers unmatched reach, trust, and time spent with AA men aged 35–64 — making it the most effective medium for advertisers seeking influence within a 1.8 trillion dollar marketplace.

The economic power advertisers compete for

$1.8T+
Annual Black buying power

Black consumer buying power exceeds $1.8 trillion annually, with African American men influencing high-consideration purchases across automotive, healthcare, retail, and sports.

Index 120–125
High-value demo (Age 35–64)

African American men age 35–64 index 120–125 versus the general population — representing peak earning years and decision authority.

$480B+
Annual category expenditures

Over $480 billion is spent annually across healthcare, automotive, sports-related, and retail categories where African American men are primary or shared decision-makers.

Sources: Selig Center · Nielsen Scarborough · U.S. BEA · Statista

Why sports talk radio dominates reach

Index 135+
Sports talk radio listenership

African American men index 135+ for sports talk radio, outperforming music, news, and general talk formats.

90%+
Weekly reach

Radio reaches more than 90% of African American men weekly, delivering unmatched consistency.

45–60 Min
Appointment listening

Sports talk radio sessions average 45–60 minutes, with nearly 90% of AM/FM listening occurring live — reinforcing habitual, appointment-based engagement.

Sources: Nielsen Audio Today · Edison Research Share of Ear

How African American men spend time with audio

75%
Radio via mobile apps

75% of African American adults consume AM/FM radio through mobile apps or connected devices, extending radio reach throughout the day.

13–14 Hours
Weekly audio listening

African American adults spend approximately 13–14 hours per week with audio — about 30% more time than the total U.S. population.

Index 130
Total audio engagement

African American men index roughly 130 for total audio time spent, reinforcing radio as a daily habit.

Sources: Nielsen Audio Today · Nielsen Total Audience Report

Why hosts outperform influencers

67%
Higher trust in radio ads

Edison Research reports 67% of Black radio listeners trust radio advertising more than social or influencer ads.

Live & Human
Credibility advantage

Trusted radio hosts build long-term credibility — unlike anonymous or skippable digital ads.

2× Loyalty
When culturally relevant

McKinsey research shows culturally relevant campaigns can generate up to twice the brand loyalty among Black consumers.

Sources: Edison Research · McKinsey · Nielsen

How advertisers should activate

Anchor with sports talk radio

Use sports talk radio as the trust anchor for reach, frequency, and message credibility.

Extend with mobile audio

Reinforce campaigns through mobile listening and digital audio extensions.

Leverage host endorsement

Host reads and integrations outperform programmatic and display placements.

African American men as leaders, fans, and fathers

African American men in a professional boardroom African American men attending a sporting event African American father playing with his children

Turn insight into revenue

ReachingBlackMen.com delivers the intelligence. Sports Rap Network delivers the platform.

To activate campaigns, email info@sportsrapnetwork.com