Research Company Says Ringtone Business Declining
IBISWorld reports the music ringtone market is in decline, with revenue dropping 15% from its 2007 peak of $880M to $750M in 2009. Full song...
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Manager and Accountant Indicted in Radio Station Theft
Former manager Richard Waldron and accountant Jack Karsten indicted for stealing over $24,000 from Christian radio station WPOS-FM through credit card fraud and forgery....
EGYPT WRAPS WEEK ON 107.5 WBLS-FM WITH ALL-STARS
Radio personality Egypt Sherrod wrapped up a week-long hosting stint on 107.5 WBLS-FM with celebrity interviews including Idris Elba, Toni Braxton, and Michael Strahan....
Bill Cosby: What Will He Say? MSNBC’s About Our Children
MSNBC will air 'About Our Children,' a live event with Bill Cosby discussing poverty, parenting, and education issues facing America's poor....
Damon Dash Emerges With Radio Station Venture
Roc-A-Fella Records co-founder Damon Dash announces Magnet Radio, a new Internet radio station focused on good music over profit, launching in weeks....
NAB NAMES GORDON SMITH NEW PRESIDENT AND CEO
Former U.S. Senator Gordon Smith has been named the new president and CEO of the National Association of Broadcasters, starting November 1st....
Coleman Insights Debuts PPM Study of Top Radio Stations
Coleman Insights debuts study on high-performance radio stations using PPM data at NAB Radio Show. Research analyzes 850 stations across 20 markets....
LOOK it’s Steve Harvey’s Studio in Atlanta (pic)
Steve Harvey's talk show is actually taped from his impressive Atlanta studio, not New York as many believe. The professional setup resembles a high-end television...
Gay Radio KNGY Energy 92.7, Fails in San Francisco
San Francisco’s gay-oriented radio station has been sold after five years of broadcasting, the San Francisco Chronicle reported. Read more: Remembering Bill Graham: A Pillar...
5 New Reasons to Join RFSN: DJs, Air Checks, PDs
1. Several People have found work and Jobs being a member of RFSN. As the industry begins to open up more and the online community...
Michael Baisden Show Axed at WMXD Detroit
I am always THRILLED to see urban radio return to local programming and we predicted Baisden was going to start having problems a few weeks...
Jay Z: Food for Thought – Music, Sports & Life
Jay Z Shares His Thoughts on Music, Sports, Relationships and Life in a One-Hour Original Special ‘FOOD FOR THOUGHT: CONVERSATIONS WITH JAY Z’ Premiering Thursday,...
Janet Jackson Covers new Harper’s Bazaar (pic)
Janet Jackson Takes Control: Her First Interview Since Michael Jackson’s Death The iconic pop star and loyal sister emerges stronger than ever, ready to embrace...
Reasons to Join The Radio Facts Social Network (RFSN)
1. You never know where you will be tomorrow. Networking is paramount but opportunities are limited in today’s industry. RFSN is the first urban industry...
Radio One DC Media Appreciation Day, Cathy Hughes (pic)
Radio One DC Media Appreciation Day L-T- R Radio One Founder/Chairperson -Cathy Hughes Publisher The Washington Informer -Denise Rolark Barnes General Manager The Washington Afro...
Ludacris Becomes Philanthropist, Gives Away Cars
We see so many artists in beefs and brainless squabbles today. I must admit, I am really impressed with Ludacris these days. He seems to...
King of Self Promotion Steve Harvey & Kmart Layaway
Steve Harvey is in the news again. Is this program for the many true urban radio people who are out of work because of his...
Maia Campbell Battles Mental Illness
There are many things that we never address in the black community and we act like these things simply don’t exist. But we know good...
Kevin Liles Exits Warner Music Group
Kevin Liles has exited Warner Brothers records it was announced today. I actually heard this was about to happen from a very good source a...
Don Cornelius: 2 Missed Ideas, Soul Train Without Him
The ‘Soul Train’ Vaults have been opened for a DVD deal and I MUST have my industry copy. Sh…, I would even pay for this....
Reggie Rouse Gives Keyshia Cole’s Mom First WVEE Gig
I’m not going to make any jokes on this I actually think it’s a great idea for V103....
San Diego Hip Hop 98.9: Will They Hire Black DJs?
While it’s the best place to make money if you have your own ideas, one of the most racist radio states in the country is...
KJLH Radio Thrives as Key Player in LA’s Urban Market
I have to honestly say I get news and info from many urban and pop stations but KJLH wins hand s down for sending me...
