Category : Radio
News, history, and coverage of the radio broadcasting industry, stations, and on-air personalities.
OH NO: Tampa radio station Turkey Frying stunt injures 2
Tampa radio station WFLZ's turkey frying safety demonstration went wrong, injuring a firefighter and station employee when their van caught fire....
Pandora Online Radio Service Surpasses 40 Million Users
Pandora Media doubled its user base in 2023, reaching 40 million registered users with 15 million monthly visitors. The personalized radio service now competes directly...
Emmis New York Radio Seeks Webmaster for HOT97.com Position
Emmis New York Radio seeks a webmaster for HOT97.com to manage content, design, and digital marketing for America's premier hip-hop radio station....
Serial Killer Caught in Cleveland After Victim Tips Off Radio
Cleveland serial killer Anthony Sowell case includes chilling audio of survivor who called WENZ radio after being released. Radio One Cleveland organized community vigil for...
NIELSEN: 77% of American Adults Listen to Radio Daily
Nielsen reports 77% of American adults listen to radio daily, making it the second most popular medium after TV with 95% reach. Radio significantly outperforms...
TECH: Q2 Cube Internet radio’s Interesting Concept
The Q2 Cube Internet radio changes stations when turned over and adjusts volume by tilting, bringing physical interaction back to radio control....
Public Radio App turns iPhone into radio recorder
Public Radio App transforms iPhones into radio recorders with TiVo-like controls for pausing, rewinding live streams from stations nationwide....
Small Market Owner Responds to Radio Facts on H.R.848
Small market radio owner explains how H.R.848 performance royalty bill would devastate local stations and hurt unknown artists seeking airplay exposure....
Charlamagne Fired from WRNB: Beanie Sigel, Jay Z Controversy
Charlamagne gets fired from Radio One's WRNB in Philadelphia after Beanie Sigel's controversial call-in interview. Sources claim Jay Z's response to the interview led to...
Angie Martinez & Chris Brown Interview Hot 97
Angie Martinez interviews Chris Brown on Hot 97 New York radio. Watch the full video interview featuring the R&B star discussing his latest projects....
CONGRATS to Radio One, Company Regains NASDAQ Compliance
Radio One Inc regained NASDAQ compliance after their Class D shares met minimum $1.00 bid price requirements for 10 consecutive trading days, closing the deficiency...
Stations Boost PPM Power With Arbitron Urban Sales Clinics
Arbitron launches Urban Sales Clinics for radio stations transitioning to PPM measurement. Free webcasts and in-person training help urban format stations boost ratings power....
Clear Channel Memphis Radio Partners with St. Jude Radiothon
Clear Channel Memphis radio stations WDIA, WHAL, KJMS & WHRK host 26-hour radiothon October 15-16 to raise donations for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital....
Arbitron Launches Portable People Meter in Five Markets
Arbitron commercialized its Portable People Meter radio ratings service in five new markets including Tampa, St. Louis, Denver, Baltimore and Pittsburgh in September 2009....
WBLS Circle of Sisters 2009: Bell Biv DeVoe, Salt-N-Pepa, Charlie Wilson
WBLS/WLIB Circle of Sisters 2009 brought R&B legends Bell Biv DeVoe, Salt-N-Pepa, and Charlie Wilson to Manhattan's Javits Center for an unforgettable weekend....
Emmis Radio Revs Down 26.5%
Emmis Communications reports devastating 26.5% revenue drop to $53.4 million in Q3 2009, highlighting radio industry struggles with online media competition and declining advertiser confidence...
Radio DJ Fired for Saying Banned Word on Air
A Champaign-Urbana Q-96 radio DJ known as 'Goose' was fired after using an offensive slur on air that shocked listeners and sparked community outrage....
Gospel Singer’s Failed Bid to Buy Ailing Radio Station
Gospel singer Marvin Sapp's $150,000 investment in urban radio station WJNZ-AM was rejected after he demanded 75% ownership for 50% investment. Station owner Robert Womack...
Cleveland Radio: Win Taylor Swift Passes
Cleveland's Country 99.5 WGAR hosts unique contest where dads dress like Taylor Swift to win backstage passes to her sold-out Quicken Loans Arena show....
Black Radio Station to Replace WAMO in Pittsburgh?
Media mogul Eddie Edwards plans to announce a deal to bring a Black radio station back to Pittsburgh, replacing the void left by WAMO's sale...
EXTRA MEAT: Radio Host Discusses Obesity in the South
A CDC study reveals 37% of Southern blacks are obese, with Alabama and Mississippi reaching 40%. Cultural factors and food access contribute to higher rates....
Black Radio Host Audrey Chapman on Why 44% of Black Men Never Marry
WHUR radio host Audrey Chapman explains why 44% of Black men never marry, addressing attitude adjustments and relationship patterns in the Black community....
Austin DJ robbed outside radio station, posts injury video
Popular Austin radio DJ Bobby Bones was robbed outside his KISS-FM station at 4 AM, sustaining injuries to his knee and shoulder before the thief...
UPDATE: V103’s DJ Infamous and the Atlanta Flood Aftermath
V103's DJ Infamous lost his home during Atlanta floods shortly after becoming a father. FEMA stepped in to help victims as the city faces lawsuits...
URBAN INDUSTRY PROS: Why Join RFSN
RFSN (Radio Facts Social Network) offers urban music industry professionals networking opportunities, job leads, and career connections. Members have found work through the platform's exclusive...
