BIN Celebrates Five Years Of Being ‘An Essential Source Of Trusted Journalism.’

BIN: Black Information Network, the first and only 24/7 national and local all-news audio service focused on the Black community, is marking its fifth anniversary.

Over the past five years, BIN has reached more than 19 million monthly listeners, expanded its news content to more than 100 U.S. broadcast radio stations, and delivered news coverage tailored to 65 of America’s largest Black communities, according to an iHeartMedia release.

BIN, which is distributed nationally through iHeartRadio’s app, is made available across more than 250 platforms and 2,000 devices, and on dedicated local AM/FM stations in 34 markets, including Atlanta, New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, Detroit and Dallas. BIN News also provides news coverage to more than 100 radio stations and Black newspapers in the U.S.

“What began on June 30, 2020, has grown into an essential source of trusted journalism, storytelling and community engagement,” iHeart’s release says. “The first 24/7 all-news audio network with a Black voice and perspective marks five years of groundbreaking journalism [and] community impact, with reporting that reflects the local realities, perspectives, challenges and triumphs. [BIN is] dedicated to providing an objective [and] accurate source of continual news coverage.”

BIN: Black Information Network President Tony Coles adds, “BIN: Black Information Network has become a trusted and indispensable voice for Black communities in America. In just five years, we’ve 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 — and we’re just getting started.”