BIN: Black Information Network Celebrates Five Year Anniversary of Groundbreaking Journalism and Community Impact

The first 24/7 all-news audio network with a Black voice and perspective marks five years of growth, impact and trusted storytelling

NEW YORK and CHICAGO 鈥 June 30, 2025 鈥 Today marks the fifth anniversary of the launch of BIN: Black Information Network, the first and only 24/7 national and local all news audio service dedicated to providing an objective, accurate and trusted source of continual news coverage with a Black voice and perspective. What began on , has grown into an essential source of trusted journalism, storytelling and community engagement. 

Over the past five years, BIN: Black Information Network has achieved remarkable milestones: 

  • Surpassed 19 million monthly listeners, a reflection of BIN鈥檚 growing influence and strong connection to its target audience 
  • Expanded BIN News content to over 100 broadcast radio stations across the U.S., making BIN one of the most widely distributed, Black-focused news audio platforms in the country 
  • Delivered news coverage tailored to 65 of America鈥檚 largest Black communities, with reporting that reflects the local realities, perspectives, challenges and triumphs. 

鈥淏IN: Black Information Network has become a trusted and indispensable voice for Black communities in America,鈥 said Tony Coles, President, BIN: Black Information Network. 鈥淚n just five years, we鈥檝e transformed how local and national news reaches our audiences. We are giving a voice to the stories that have gone untold for too long. We are providing freedom to journalists to pursue meaningful reporting 鈥 and we鈥檙e just getting started.鈥 

BIN: Black Information Network invites listeners, partners and community members to join the celebration across its network of stations, podcasts and digital platforms as they reflect on the past achievements and look ahead to the next five years of groundbreaking journalism and community impact. 

About BIN: Black Information Network
 is distributed nationally through the iHeartRadio app and is available across more than 250 platforms and 2,000 devices, as well as on dedicated local AM/FM broadcast radio stations in 34 markets, including Atlanta, New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, Detroit and Dallas. BIN News also provides news coverage to over 100 radio stations and Black newspapers across America.

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