Category : Radio
News, history, and coverage of the radio broadcasting industry, stations, and on-air personalities.
Tavis Smiley Faces Backlash After Al Sharpton Showdown
Tavis Smiley faces criticism after publicly challenging Al Sharpton on President Obama accountability. Tom Joyner addresses the controversy on his show....
Lil Mo Takes Big Tigger’s WPGC Slot; Where Next?
Singer Lil Mo takes over Big Tigger's afternoon slot on WPGC DC radio station as Tigger remains in contract negotiations with CBS....
Arbitron EVP Alton Adams Named to Radio Ink’s Most Influential List
Alton Adams, Arbitron's Executive VP and CMO, was named to Radio Ink's Most Influential African Americans in Radio list for his customer-centric approach and advocacy...
Young Talent Creates Her Own Successful Online Radio Station
Angel Macon launched power217radio.com after urban radio stations ignored her talent. Over 100 people attended the launch party featuring unsigned hip-hop and R&B artists....
Top 30 Urban Radio Songs This Week
Timbaland leads Mediabase's Urban radio chart with 'Say Something' featuring Drake, followed by Robin Thicke's 'Sex Therapy' and Trey Songz....
Pioneer DJM/000 pro DJ mixer debuts
Pioneer unveils the DJM/000 pro DJ mixer featuring a 5.8-inch multitouch screen, evolved beat effects, and Pro DJ Link compatibility. Ships June 2024 for $2,999....
Detroit Students & WGPR Host Honor Student Showcase
Detroit Public School students team up with WGPR radio host Nina Calahan-James for Politics & Life Talk Show's Honor Student Showcase segment. High school seniors...
Chris Reynolds’ Mission to Change Perceptions at WBLK
WBLK's Chris Reynolds leads efforts to transform Buffalo's streets and youth mindset through urban radio programming focused on positive community change....
Arbitron PPM Sample Size Metrics Hit New Highs
Arbitron's Portable People Meter achieved record sample sizes in January 2010, with 18-34 demographics surpassing benchmarks and a new high for Black listeners aged 18-34....
Clear Channel restructuring ‘inevitable’-Moody’s
Moody's declares Clear Channel Communications restructuring inevitable due to $16 billion debt burden from 2008 buyout. Radio giant faces critical $13.8 billion debt deadline in...
Tavis Smiley Reports on MLK’s Anti-War Stance in New Special
PBS special examines MLK's controversial 1967 anti-war speech that cost him popularity. Tavis Smiley explores parallels to modern conflicts through interviews with King's advisors....
Bishop Noel Jones has New show on LA’s KJLH
World renowned Bishop Noel Jones launches new radio show 'Real Talk' on LA's KJLH station. The program is part of KJLH's expanded programming for local...
Clear Channel Chicago Stations Show Tremendous Growth
Clear Channel Radio Chicago stations show major growth in January 2010 Arbitron ratings. WGCI 107.5 leads with 47% year-over-year increase in key demographics....
SparkRadio for iPhone offers 10,000 stations |
SparkRadio iPhone app launches offering access to over 10,000 radio stations through internet streaming. The $5.99 app features location-aware browsing and includes independent stations like...
Radio One Charlotte Welcomes “Fly Ty” Home
Radio One, Inc.-Charlotte announces Fly Ty returns to his hometown as the new afternoon host on My92.7 (WQNC) from 2pm-6pm starting March 8, 2010....
Shazam & Last.fm Partner for Enhanced Music Discovery
Shazam partners with Last.fm to enhance music discovery on iPhone and iPod touch. New features include custom radio stations, tour info, and ticket access for...
DJ John ‘Bad Dog’ McCormack Battles Leukemia
Memphis radio DJ John 'Bad Dog' McCormack continues hosting his Rock 103 Morning Show while battling aggressive leukemia, using humor to cope with treatment....
Philly Loves Haiti: Clear Channel Radio Fundraiser for Red Cross
Clear Channel Radio Philadelphia moved their Haiti relief radio-thon online due to snow, featuring multiple stations and city officials raising funds for the American Red...
Radio Promotions Coordinator Ryan Keeley Charged in Contest Scam
Former KVI-AM promotions coordinator Ryan Elizabeth Keeley charged with rigging radio contest to pocket winnings. 15 people total charged in theft scheme....
Seattle Radio’s ‘Crappiest Towns’ Contest Stirs Iowa
KISS-FM Seattle's 'Cool Bands in Crappy Towns' contest sparked controversy by calling Des Moines, Iowa one of America's crappiest cities. The winner gets to see...
Cathy Hughes’ Ex, Dewey Hughes: Radio One Co-Founder
Dewey Hughes, co-founder of Radio One and ex-husband of Cathy Hughes, recently attended a tribute event for veteran radio engineer Johnny Morris in LA....
Clear Channel Launches Inspirational Station for Radio DJs
Clear Channel Radio Chicago launches Inspiration 1390AM, a new contemporary gospel station featuring Kirk Franklin, Mary Mary, and other modern gospel artists with the slogan...
Keith Sweat May Replace Joyce Littel on V103 Radio Show
V103's Joyce Littel was let go after 19 years hosting Quiet Storm, with Keith Sweat potentially replacing her. Economic reasons cited for the unexpected termination....
KISS FM Raises $76K for Haiti Relief Radiothon
98.7 KISS FM raised over $76,000 for Haiti earthquake relief during a special MLK Day radiothon with the Salvation Army. The DL Hughley Morning Show...
Nick Cannon Radio: Jay Z, Young Jeezy, Trey Songz
Nick Cannon's radio show features Jay Z, Young Jeezy and Trey Songz in an exclusive interview, highlighting the difference between mainstream and urban radio programming....
