Category : Radio
News, history, and coverage of the radio broadcasting industry, stations, and on-air personalities.
Chicago Radio PPM Highlights M-Su 6a-12m
Chicago radio stations dominated June 2010 ratings with 103.5 KISS FM reaching #1 in Adults 18-34 for the first time in station history....
Barry Farber Nominated for National Radio Hall of Fame
Legendary radio host Barry Farber nominated for National Radio Hall of Fame after 50 years in broadcasting. The CRN talk show host competes alongside Howard...
Doug and DeDe Say Goodbye to Urban Radio
Doug and DeDe leave Urban Radio after payment issues, with AURN picking up their show. DeDe will work from home while Doug's Chicago WVAZ success...
Pennies for Syndication: Would You Do It?
An urban radio syndication host is reportedly earning just $36,000 annually for their show. This shocking salary revelation raises questions about compensation in radio syndication....
Earl Boston at Radio One Philadelphia
Earl Boston of EBI visits Radio One Philadelphia, meeting with key executives including Operations Manager Elroy Smith and Sr. VP Jay Stevens....
Baisden Unaware of WDAS’ Decision to use Carter and Sanborn
Michael Baisden was reportedly unaware of WDAS' decision to have Carter and Sanborn fill in for his show, raising questions about potential changes at the...
Conservative Sean Hannity Dumped by Utah Radio Station
Salt Lake City's KSL Radio ended Sean Hannity's syndicated show citing his on-air style conflicted with their civility standards. The Mormon-supported station terminated the partnership...
Russ Martin Returns to The Eagle for Mornings
Russ Martin returns to Dallas radio station The Eagle KEGL-FM for morning drive after 10-year hiatus, despite previously vowing never to work mornings or Clear...
Carter & Sanborn Guest DJ on WDAS FM this Week
Radio veterans Brian Carter and Dave Sanborn guest DJ on 105.3 WDAS FM this week, filling in for vacationing Michael Baisden from 3-7pm through Friday....
WMNF-FM Downsizes: DJ Flee Talks Layoff
WMNF-FM 88.5 Tampa community radio station laid off music director DJ Flee after 10 years. The downsizing affects one of the station's most prominent advocates....
WMNF-FM Radio Station Downsizes, DJ Flees Layoff
WMNF-FM 88.5 music director DJ Flee discusses his layoff after 10 years at the Tampa Bay community radio station amid downsizing efforts....
KISS FM: Father’s Day Open Line Live
98.7 KISS FM hosts a Father's Day edition of Open Line Live at St. Francis College, featuring community leaders discussing youth issues, education, and violence...
WDKX Mourns Passing of Founder and CEO Andrew A. Langston
WDKX founder and CEO Andrew A. Langston passed away June 10, 2010. He launched the Rochester radio station in 1974, naming it after Frederick Douglass,...
Glenn Beck Program Reaches 400th Affiliate With KRLA LA
The Glenn Beck Program reaches 400 radio affiliates with KRLA Los Angeles joining Salem Communications network, marking major broadcasting milestone....
Hot 97 Summer Jam Pics:
Hot 97's Summer Jam 2010 at Meadowlands Sports Complex featured Drake, Nicki Minaj, Ludacris, and Trey Songz in an epic hip-hop showcase....
CHARLES WARFIELD TO RECEIVE NATIONAL RADIO AWARD
Charles Warfield, president and COO of ICBC Broadcast Holdings, will receive the National Radio Award at the 2010 Radio Show in Washington, DC for his...
Carol Hanley SVP/Arbitron Honored
Arbitron's Carol Hanley has been named to Radio Ink's top 50 Most Influential Women in radio. The SVP and Chief Sales Officer oversees sales efforts...
Kevin’s Summary: Cross-Dressing Vet & Radio Recall
Kevin shares explosive industry gossip about a veteran executive's secret cross-dressing habits and reflects on Radio One's business practices in urban radio....
KISS-FM’s Special K Adds Music Director Role
103.5 KISS-FM promotes night host Special K to Music Director role in Chicago. The hip-hop dancer turned radio personality brings unique experience to the station....
Westwood One Reports First Quarter Revenue Growth of 8.1%
Westwood One reported 8.1% revenue growth to $92.8 million in Q1 2010, marking its first quarterly increase since 2005. The radio network saw gains in...
107.5 WGCI-FM PROMOTES AL B. SYLK TO MUSIC DIRECTOR
107.5 WGCI-FM promotes Al B. Sylk to Music Director, replacing Kenard Karter who moves to KMEL-FM San Francisco. The Chicago native brings extensive urban radio...
CONGRATS Brian D’Aurelio Promoted to OM for Emmis
Brian D'Aurelio has been promoted to Operations Manager for Emmis' three NYC radio stations WRKS, WQHT and WRXP, marking a significant career advancement in radio....
Internet Radio Challenges Car Radio
Internet radio services like Pandora, Slacker, and Last.fm are targeting car stereos, potentially threatening traditional broadcast radio's dominance....
Trae the Truth News Coverage of Suit Again Radio One (vid)
Trae the Truth pursues legal action against Radio One in ongoing dispute. The Houston rapper's case against the major radio network continues to develop....
DING DING DING… Emmis Under Investigation
Emmis Communications Corporation faces investigation over alleged unfair takeover practices and breaches of fiduciary duty related to a $2.40 per share buyout offer....
