Category : Radio
News, history, and coverage of the radio broadcasting industry, stations, and on-air personalities.
Angela Yee Hosts ‘Way Up’ Launch Party
Angela Yee celebrated the launch of her nationally-syndicated midday show 'Way Up' at NYC's 40/40 Club with celebrity guests including Gayle King and hip-hop artists....
iHeartMedia NY Honors International Women’s Day Panels
iHeartMedia New York celebrated International Women's Day with panels featuring Angie Martinez, Danielle Monaro, and other influential executives discussing workplace equity and career advancement....
Cumulus Media Launches Music Series with Shania Twain
Cumulus Media launches Your Music First series featuring Shania Twain's new single 'Giddy Up!' from her album Queen of Me across 21 radio stations....
AUDACY LAUNCHES FRONT RANGE COUNTRY 103.1 DENVER
Audacy launches Front Range Country 103.1 in Denver, featuring three decades of country hits from Garth Brooks to Blake Shelton. The new station targets Colorado...
iHeartMedia Minneapolis Extends Learfields Contract
iHeartMedia Minneapolis extends multi-year contract with University of Minnesota athletics through 2026-27 season. KFAN will continue broadcasting Gopher football and basketball games across Twin Cities....
Bloomberg Radio Adds Cox Media Groups 95.5 WSB in Atlanta
Bloomberg Radio adds Cox Media Group's 95.5 WSB Atlanta as newest affiliate. The partnership brings global business news content to Atlanta's major news/talk station....
D.C. United Partners with iHeartMedia Washington D.C.
D.C. United extends partnership with iHeartMedia Washington D.C. for local radio broadcasts of all MLS regular season matches on multiple stations and the iHeartRadio app....
Cumulus Media Reports 2022 Revenue Growth
Cumulus Media reported $953.5 million in revenue for 2022, up 4% year-over-year, with digital revenue growing 12% to over $142 million despite economic challenges....
iHeartRadio Album Release: P!NK at Empire State Building
P!NK celebrated her new album with an exclusive iHeartRadio release party at the Empire State Building, featuring a live performance and lighting ceremony....
Beasley Media Group Launches Cooper and Anthony Night Show
Beasley Media Group launches Cooper and Anthony Show, a nighttime talk program airing 7 p.m.-midnight on three stations featuring relationship advice and conversation....
IHEARTMEDIA HOUSTON NAMES SKIP RICHTER GARDEN LINE HOST
Skip Richter named new host of Garden Line on Houston's KTRH AM 740, replacing late Randy Lemmon. The Texas A&M horticulturist starts February 25....
Cumulus Media Promotes Elizabeth Pembleton to Regional Vice
Cumulus Media promotes Elizabeth Pembleton to Regional VP/Market Manager for Allentown and Wilkes-Barre/Scranton markets. She brings 30 years experience....
AUDACY PARTNERS WITH SPECIAL OLYMPICS ON INCLUSION PODCAST
Audacy partners with Special Olympics to launch 'Agents of Inclusion' podcast hosted by JR Jackson, highlighting athlete stories to promote inclusion....
HUBBARD RADIO SEATTLE LAUNCHES 98.9 KPNW TRIPLE A
Hubbard Radio Seattle launches new Triple A station 98.9 KPNW on Valentine's Day, featuring diverse music from indie rock to classic hits with focus on...
Iconic CMG Long Island Radio Hosts Renew Contracts
Popular radio duo Roger & JP signed a 4-year contract renewal with Cox Media Group, continuing their top-rated shows on Long Island's WBAB and Tampa's...
Cumulus Media Launches Music Series with Thomas Rhett
Cumulus Media launches Your Music First audio series across 47 Country radio stations, featuring Thomas Rhett's new single with exclusive artist commentary....
Audacy Adds Keith Raad and Pat McCarthy to Mets Broadcast
Audacy adds Keith Raad and Pat McCarthy to WCBS 880's New York Mets radio broadcast team for 2023, joining legendary Howie Rose in the booth....
Rickey Smiley’s Son Brandon Laid to Rest
Comedian and radio host Rickey Smiley shares emotional videos about his son Brandon's death and funeral. The grieving father documents his journey through loss....
iHeartMedia New York Names Victor Giacomelli as Vice
iHeartMedia New York appoints Victor Giacomelli as VP of Sales and Travia Charmont as Sales Manager for Power 105.1 and WWRL 1600 AM Black Information...
Cumulus Media Q4 Conference Call
Cumulus Media announces conference call for February 23rd to discuss Q4 and full year 2022 results. The radio broadcasting company will release earnings at 8...
iHeartMedia & Sean Hamilton Sign Long-Term Deal
iHeartMedia announces a new three-year contract with Sean 'Hollywood' Hamilton to continue hosting afternoon shows on 103.5 KTU in New York....
AUDACY ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF “LA’S AFTERNOONNEWS” ON KNX NEWS
Audacy launches 'LA's Afternoon News' on KNX News 97.1 FM weekdays 2-7pm PT starting January 30. Rob Archer joins Karen Adams and Brian Douglas for...
Rickey Smiley’s Son has Died (video)
Radio personality Rickey Smiley announced his 32-year-old son Brandon Smiley has passed away. The grieving father asked for prayers for his family....
Cipha Sounds Joins 94.7 The Block as Midday Host
Veteran hip-hop radio personality Cipha Sounds joins 94.7 The Block as weekday midday host starting January 26. The former Hot 97 host returns to NYC...
Cynthia Alston Bell Receives MLK Jr. Award 2023
Cynthia Alston Bell, Senior Marketing Consultant for Cumulus Media Charleston, receives 2023 Martin Luther King Jr. Portrait Award for outstanding community service....