Category : Radio
News, history, and coverage of the radio broadcasting industry, stations, and on-air personalities.
Radio Jock Dies from COVID After Moving Abroad
Radio DJ Foster left the US for better broadcasting opportunities abroad and built a successful international career before tragically dying from COVID-19....
Entercom Names Terry Foxx Brand Manager
Entercom appoints Terry Foxx as Brand Manager for WFNZ Charlotte, bringing his expertise from launching Atlanta's 92.9 The Game and Pittsburgh's 93.7 The Fan....
Radio PD and 2 Other DJs Test Positive for COVID
Three Beasley Media Group DJs from St. Petersburg hip-hop station Wild 94.1 test positive for COVID-19, including Program Director Orlando Davis and DJs Buckwheat and...
The BIG 98 Names BIG D New On-Air Personality
The BIG 98, Nashville's #1 country station, announces BIG D as new afternoon drive personality, broadcasting weekdays 3-7 PM starting immediately....
Cumulus Media & Westwood One: George’s Burial
CUMULUS MEDIA and Westwood One will air an 8 minute 46 second tribute to George Floyd on June 9th across urban radio stations nationwide, honoring...
Charlamagne’s Interview: Did It Change Your View on Limbaugh?
Charlamagne Tha God interviews Rush Limbaugh in a surprising sit-down that has listeners divided on whether the controversial radio host deserves the platform....
IS RADIO ONE TRYING TO GAIN SUPPORT FROM THE REPUBLICANS?
Radio One faces scrutiny over potential political alignment with Republicans amid controversial statements about social justice issues....
Amazon Air Expands Aircraft Fleet
Amazon announces plans to lease 12 additional Boeing 767-300 converted cargo aircraft, expanding their dedicated air fleet to over 80 planes....
107.3 JAMZ Stops Music to Discuss Black Lives Matter
107.3 JAMZ radio station hosts special discussion on George Floyd's death and Black Lives Matter protests with community leaders and activists....
Radio Facts Joins Music Industry for Black Out Tuesday
Radio Facts joins music industry and multiple record labels in supporting Black Out Tuesday. The music industry comes together in solidarity....
RADIO ONE: WE ARE ONE FEEDING COMMUNITY CAMPAIGN
Radio One launches We Are One: Feeding the Community Campaign to assist families during COVID-19 while supporting local minority-owned restaurants across 15 markets....
Apple Music Launches Africa Now Radio with DJ Cuppy
Apple Music launches Africa Now Radio with Nigerian DJ Cuppy, featuring African artists and genres like afrobeat, amapiano, and highlife. The debut episode airs May...
THE ROOTS’ 24-HOUR LIVESTREAM DJ PARTY
The Roots announce a 24-hour livestream DJ party featuring Questlove, celebrating Africa Day with performances by Seun Kuti, Mereba, and more starting May 25th....
Chicago & iHeartMedia 107.5 WGCI Partner for Memorial Day
Chicago partners with 107.5 WGCI for virtual Memorial Day weekend featuring GHerbo vs Lil Durk Instagram battle and comedy shows to keep residents home during...
iHeartMedia Jackson Launches Real 105.1
iHeartMedia Jackson launches The New Real 105.1, the city's new hip-hop and R&B station featuring The Breakfast Club and 10,000 songs from Drake, Lil Baby,...
NMSI Distributes Free Online Lesson Resources
NMSI offers free math, science and English video lessons to help educators transition to online teaching. Former NFL player John Urschel contributes content....
Nick Cannon Radio Surges to #1
Nick Cannon's nationally syndicated radio show hits #1 in key demographics in Louisville, its first affiliate market. The show targets W18-34 and A18-49 audiences with...
Roots Jam Solo Sessions Coming to YouTube
The Roots announce their fourth Solo Sessions featuring Andy Allo, Deva Mahal, and Melanie Charles, hosted by Black Thought on May 21st at 6pm EST...
ENTERCOM PODCAST NETWORK WINS 10 WEBBY AWARDS
Entercom's Podcast Network won 10 Webby Awards in 2020, including wins for Cadence13 and Pineapple Street Studios across eight categories....
DJ Cassidy and O’Neal McKnight Honor Andre Harrell
DJ Cassidy and ONeal McKnight host a special Instagram Live celebration honoring Andre Harrell, founder of Uptown Records, following BET's tribute....
Chubb Rock Supports Pandemic Stress with Check-Ins
Hip-hop pioneer Chubb Rock launches Celebrity Isolation Check-Ins featuring stars like Stevie Wonder, Scarface, and Big Daddy Kane during pandemic quarantine....
Atlanta Z105.7 Simulcasts on 96.7 FM
iHeartMedia Atlanta's Z105.7 now simulcasts on 96.7 FM, expanding Spanish Contemporary Hit Radio programming to reach more Atlanta listeners with hits from Bad Bunny, Karol...
Radio Host Reflects on Community Support
Radio host Kevin reflects on 25 years in media and the importance of Black community support. He encourages uplifting one another during challenging times....
Music Advocates Denounce Big Radio Bailout in HEROES Act
Music industry organizations denounce HEROES Act language that would benefit major radio conglomerates like iHeartMedia over small community stations....
Cumulus Media Reports Strong Q1 Results During COVID-19
Cumulus Media reports strong Q1 2020 results despite COVID-19 challenges, with $60M cost reductions and digital growth of 30% as the radio giant adapts....