Category : Radio
News, history, and coverage of the radio broadcasting industry, stations, and on-air personalities.
Heather Froglear Promoted to Brand Manager of K-FROG Station
Audacy promotes Heather Froglear to Brand Manager of K-FROG station in Riverside after nearly 30 years of service. The Country Radio Hall of Fame inductee...
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...
Cumulus Media Promotes Gary Shelton to Operations Manager
Cumulus Media promotes Gary Shelton (DJ Rax) to Operations Manager for Savannah stations including E93 and Magic 103.9 FM after serving as interim leader....
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....
iHeartMedia Atlanta Names Spencer Bynes Metro President
Spencer Bynes has been named Metro President for iHeartMedia Atlanta, effective February 1, 2023. He will oversee programming and marketing for six stations including Hip...
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....
Audacy Announces NY News Station Changes
Audacy announces major programming shifts at NYC news stations WCBS 880 and 1010 WINS, with veteran journalists Brigitte Quinn and Lynda Lopez taking new roles....
CMG Radio Names Elroy Smith New Director of Urban Content
Cox Media Group promotes Elroy Smith to Director of Urban Content, overseeing R&B and Urban stations in Atlanta, Miami, Orlando, and Jacksonville....
Amanda Seales Joins 102.5 The Block In Charlotte
Amanda Seales launches her syndicated radio show on 102.5 The Block in Charlotte, partnering with Radio One and Reach Media Inc....
Charlamagne Tha God Questions Men’s Bedwetting Rights
Charlamagne Tha God discussed a Louisiana case where a woman allegedly stabbed her boyfriend for wetting the bed after drinking on The Breakfast Club....
Cumulus Medias KIX 106 Welcomes Renee Castle as Co-Host
Cumulus Media announces Renee Castle as new co-host of KIX 106's morning show in Memphis, joining Andrew Latimer weekdays 6-10am. The experienced country radio host...
iHeartMedia Memphis Appoints Tracy Bethea at 1070 WDIA
iHeartMedia Memphis has appointed Tracy Bethea as Program Director for 1070 WDIA, marking her return to the historic black-programmed radio station where she began her...
Cumulus Media’s Cynthia Alston Bell to Receive MLK Award
Cumulus Media's Cynthia Alston Bell receives 2023 MLK Portrait Award for outstanding community service in Charleston, SC. The 33-year media executive will be honored January...
iHeartMedia & MediaLink’s VIP Dinner at CES 2023 (PICS)
John Legend performed at an exclusive iHeartMedia and MediaLink VIP dinner during CES 2023 in Las Vegas. The event brought together top media executives and...
Brent Jones joins Power 88.1 FM
Grammy-winning artist Brent Jones joins Power 88.1 FM in Las Vegas as host of 'The Brent Jones Show' starting January 8th. The new show will...
Five of the Greatest Sports Radio Announcers of All Time
Discover five legendary sports radio announcers who defined broadcasting history, from Vin Scully's 67-year Dodgers career to Harry Caray's iconic Cubs calls....
97.9 The Beat Launches Weekend Show Beat Invasion
97.9 The Beat Dallas launches new weekend show Beat Invasion with Space Boi Fresh and DJ Poizon Ivy, featuring local artists, Afrobeats culture, and hip-hop...
