Category : Radio
News, history, and coverage of the radio broadcasting industry, stations, and on-air personalities.
Actual Job Posting for Radio (SLAVE)
A controversial radio job posting sparks discussion about hiring practices in the radio industry, particularly targeting urban market professionals....
Government Study Confirms ALERT FM’s Radio-Based Data
Government study confirms ALERT FM's radio-based emergency alert system is viable for FEMA/IPAWS. The system uses FM radio technology to deliver critical messages to mobile...
OVEDA BROWN HONORED BY AMERICAN URBAN RADIO NETWORKS
Arbitron's Oveda Brown receives Urban Knight Award from American Urban Radio Networks for her multicultural marketing strategies promoting radio to ethnic consumers....
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...
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....
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....
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....
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...
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....
Country Radio DJ Gerry House Quits After 30 Years
Country radio legend Gerry House announced his departure from WSIX-FM after 30 years, with The House Foundation morning show ending December 15th....
Faith Evans Performs at 98.7 Kiss FM Family Day
Faith Evans performed live at 98.7 KISS FM's 6th Annual Family Day in Brooklyn, hosted by Lenny Green. The free community event featured performances, games,...
A Fact-Based Response to Radio-Capable Cell Phone Critics
NAB defends radio-capable cell phones amid criticism, citing growing radio audience of 239 million listeners and consumer demand for FM-enabled devices....
107.3 JAMZ Greenville: Jagged Edge, Cupid & More
107.3 JAMZ/WJMZ hosted their 7th Annual Bi Lo Upstate Family Reunion featuring Jagged Edge, Urban Mystic, Cupid, and James Fortune with Lisa Page-Brooks....
WSTW-FM TO RECEIVE NAB HD RADIO MULTICAST AWARD
WSTW-FM's Graffiti Radio wins NAB's HD Radio Multicast Award for innovative programming featuring indie rock, funk, synth pop and hip-hop....
Atlanta get new Progressive Talk Station 1310 “The King”
WPBC 1310 in Decatur, GA transitions from Korean programming to progressive talk format as 'The King.' The Atlanta area station launches new programming at month's...
Rapper Nelly Takes Air Shift at St. Louis Station
Rapper Nelly joins Hot 104.1's afternoon drive shift in St. Louis, filling in while Staci Static is on maternity leave. The St. Louis hip-hop star...
Pat O’Brien Returns to Fox Sports Radio’s Loose Cannons
Veteran sportscaster Pat O'Brien joins Fox Sports Radio's Loose Cannons as co-host with Steve Hartman and Vic 'The Brick' Jacobs starting August 16....
WHAT? Tom Joyner or Soulja Boy?
Tom Joyner's recent appearance sparks comparison to young rapper Soulja Boy. The radio legend has moved to Atlanta's Kiss FM after years under the radar....
840 AM KXNT 100.5 FM Becomes Vegas’ First News Station
KXNT becomes Las Vegas' first FM news station, simulcasting on 100.5 FM and 840 AM. The CBS Radio station offers live local news, talk shows,...
HOT 97’s “ON DA REGGAE TIP 2010″� CONCERT!
HOT 97's On Da Reggae Tip 2010 concert features Wyclef Jean, Barrington Levy, Mr. Vegas, and more reggae stars at Hammerstein Ballroom September 3rd....
HOT 97’s “ON DA REGGAE TIP 2010″� CONCERT!
Hot 97's On Da Reggae Tip 2010 featured Wyclef Jean, Barrington Levy, Mr. Vegas, and other reggae stars at Hammerstein Ballroom for Labor Day weekend....
ONLINE MEDIA REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR THE 2010 RADIO SHOW
Online media registration is now open for the 2010 Radio Show by RAB and NAB. The event features networking with radio executives and coverage of...
Tavis Smiley: New Orleans’ Resilience After Oil Spill
Tavis Smiley explores New Orleans' remarkable resilience in a PBS special featuring Mayor Landrieu, Wendell Pierce, and Lenny Kravitz as the city rebuilds after Hurricane...
Buffalo Radio Legend Thelka McCall Passes
Buffalo radio legend Thelka McCall, longtime WUFO-AM gospel and community show host, passed away at 81. She worked alongside future national stars like Frankie Crocker....
