Industry Vet Stan Bethel has Died
Music industry veteran Stanley Bethel passed away at Cedars Sinai hospital after complications from kidney disease. The independent promoter worked with numerous record labels and...
Month : September 2010
Industry Picnic for LA People at Griffith Park
Music industry professionals gather at Griffith Park for networking picnic following recent losses of industry legends Dannie James, Dick Griffey, and Stan Bethel....
Real Estate Agent Video: People’s Responses
Video exposes discriminating real estate agent and captures public reactions. Watch how people respond to housing discrimination in this revealing footage....
Eddie Long Addresses Allegations Amid HIV Awareness Efforts
Pastor Eddie Long addresses sexual misconduct allegations at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church amid criticism of his HIV awareness efforts in Africa....
Radio One Faces Delisting
Radio One faces potential Nasdaq delisting as Class-D shares trade below $1 minimum for 30+ days. The urban radio company has until March 21 to...
Lil’ Kim Covers Kontrol Magazine
Hip-hop icon Lil' Kim graces the cover of Kontrol Magazine in a stunning new feature. The Queen Bee discusses her legendary career and current projects....
Urban Radio Finally Tackles Mental Health in AA Community
KJLH radio hosts mental health symposium for African American community on September 25, 2010, featuring live broadcast and panel discussions....
John Legend Parties with Fever
John Legend celebrated his climbing Billboard hit 'Wake Up!' with Fever CEO at a Congressional Black Caucus party in Washington DC, featuring the celeb-favorite beverage....
HOT 98-1 Staff Changes: Murph Dawg & CJ on Mornings
HOT 98-1 announces major staff changes with Murph Dawg & CJ taking over mornings and four key promotions including Supa Dave Jackson as Program Director....
Jim Trapp Named Program Director for X107.5 KXTE Las Vegas
Jim Trapp was named Program Director of X107.5 KXTE Las Vegas, beginning September 27, 2010. CBS Radio Vegas GM Dave McDonald praised Trapp's strategic experience....
Africa Policy Forum Announced in Atlanta
Civil Rights Icon Ambassador Andrew Young announces the Africa Policy Forum in Atlanta, featuring African Presidents and cultural events from September 24-28, 2010....
Steve Stoute on Radio and Advertising Roundtable
Steve Stoute joins an executive roundtable at Advertising Week NYC to discuss radio's undervalued influence in marketing campaigns alongside Sir Richard Branson and Mary J....
MMTC Honors Clear Channel and TBN for Diversity
MMTC celebrates Clear Channel and Trinity Broadcasting Network donations of 159 radio and LPTV stations to promote minority and women broadcast ownership through mentorship programs....
NAB HAILS POLL ON CONSUMER DEMAND FOR RADIO CELL PHONES
NAB survey reveals 76% of cell phone users would pay for built-in radio access to local stations. Poll shows strong consumer demand for FM-enabled phones....
PPM Markets: Aug 2010 (12 Major Cities)
August 2010 PPM radio ratings for major markets including Baltimore, Tampa, St. Louis, Seattle, San Diego, Pittsburgh, Phoenix, Minneapolis, Miami, Detroit, Denver and Boston....
Al Sharpton Launches Education-Focused Sunday TV Show
Rev. Al Sharpton announces launch of 'Education Superhighway,' a Sunday morning TV show addressing education inequalities and civil rights issues....
EMI Eliminates Three Execs as part of “Restructuring”
EMI Group eliminates three senior executives including COO Ronn Werre and presidents Billy Mann and Nick Gatfield as part of major restructuring....
President Obama On Tom Joyner this Morning…
President Obama appears on Tom Joyner Morning Show for exclusive one-on-one interview. Chicago listeners can tune in on 92.3 for the interview....
Radio One Celebrates 30 Years with 30 Days of Giving
Radio One celebrates 30 years with 30 days of community giving in October 2010. The largest African-American focused broadcaster mobilizes 1300 employees across 52 stations...
Barry Farber Uncovers Talk Radio’s Secrets and Future
Barry Farber, the dean of talk radio, celebrates 50 years in the industry by revealing talk radio's dirty secrets and future outlook....
Fans morn the loss of Columbus, GA Radio DJ David Jackson
Columbus radio community mourns 25-year-old David Heath Jackson, beloved morning personality and program director at WBOJ 88.5 The Truth, remembered for his voice and faith....
19th Annual For Sisters Only Expo
The 19th Annual For Sisters Only Expo features T.I., Fantasia, Keri Hilson and more at Georgia World Congress Center. The largest African American family expo...
Snoop Dogg Designs his own Coffee Cup for 7-Eleven (pic)
Snoop Dogg partnered with 7-Eleven to design a custom coffee cup for their 'Coffee Cup With A Cause' program. Proceeds from the collaboration benefit his...
Urbanworld Film Festival Launches Digital Conference NYC
Urbanworld Film Festival introduces digital conference with HBO hosting. The nation's largest multicultural film fest runs Sept 15-19 in NYC featuring Nia Long, Jamie Hector,...
Urbanworld Film Festival Launches Digital Conference in NYC
The 14th Annual Urbanworld Film Festival introduces Urbanworld Digital conference Sept 15-19 in NYC, featuring HBO's Boardwalk Empire and BET's female rapper documentary....