Category : Radio
News, history, and coverage of the radio broadcasting industry, stations, and on-air personalities.
NAB Backs Expanded PPP Loans for Local Media
NAB supports expanded PPP loan eligibility for local radio and TV stations in new House legislation. The proposal would provide broadcasters same treatment as restaurants...
Radio Facts: Remembering Little Richard and Andre Harrell
The music industry lost two icons this weekend: Little Richard, the Architect of Rock and Roll, and Andre Harrell, visionary founder of Uptown Records....
Radio Facts: Streaming Sites’ Growing Dominance
New study of 50,000 Americans reveals 60% spend more time streaming than on pay-TV, with Gen Z leading the shift to streaming-only consumption....
Entercom Names Chris Oliviero SVP, New York Market
Entercom welcomes back Chris Oliviero as Senior VP and Market Manager for New York, overseeing iconic stations including WINS, WFAN, and WCBS-FM effective June 1....
Entercom Launches Daily Im Listening Capsule on All Stations
Entercom launches daily 'I'm Listening' mental health awareness capsules featuring celebrities like Halsey, Lizzo, and Michael Phelps across 230+ radio stations nationwide....
Entercom Wins Three 2020 Broadcasting Excellence Awards
Entercom wins three 2020 Excellence in Broadcasting Awards through 1010 WINS for spot news, newscast, and digital platforms in New York State competition....
iHeartMedia, ICX Media Form MediaSavingLives Alliance
iHeartMedia and ICX Media form MediaSavingLives Alliance with CDC to target Gen Z and Millennials with COVID-19 awareness. Features celebrities like Mariah Carey, Demi Lovato,...
Entercom Expands 106.3 WORD to Pickens, Oconee Counties, SC
Entercom expands 106.3 WORD news talk radio to Pickens and Oconee Counties, SC on 95.1 FM, reaching Clemson, Seneca and Pickens for the first time....
93.3 FLZ Welcomes THEjoeSHOW to Morning Lineup
93.3 FLZ Tampa Bay welcomes THEjoeSHOW to its morning lineup starting June 1. The Detroit-based show moves to Tampa Bay with hosts Joe Carballo, Ashley...
iHeartMedia Atlanta’s 96.7 The Beat Is Moving to 105.3
iHeartMedia Atlanta moves 96.7 The Beat to 105.3 FM, featuring The Breakfast Club with DJ Envy, Angela Yee and Charlamagne Tha God. The station will...
Jocks and Radio Pros Get Creative on IG During Covid
Radio personalities are getting creative on Instagram during Covid-19, from dating shows to fitness classes. DJ's like Kendra G and Maria More are innovating....
IHEARTMEDIA CHICAGO LAUNCHES HEALING TOGETHER
iHeartMedia Chicago launches Healing Chicago Together initiative across six stations including WGCI and V103 to support local nonprofits and businesses during coronavirus pandemic....
Five Best College Radio Stations
Discover the top five college radio stations in America, from WERS at Emerson College to WSBU at St. Bonaventure University. These campus stations feature diverse...
IHEARTMEDIA MILWAUKEE WELCOMES JOHN KUHN TO 97.3 THE GAME
Former Green Bay Packers fullback John Kuhn joins iHeartMedia Milwaukee's 97.3 The Game as midday host. The two-time Super Bowl champion will co-host weekdays 9am-noon...
Classix 107.9: Lady B Returns Afternoons
Philadelphia radio legend Lady B returns to afternoon drive time on Classix 107.9, hosting weekdays 2-7pm starting April 27, 2020....
CUMULUS MEDIA Reports Operating Results for 2019
Cumulus Media reported 2019 net revenue of $1.11 billion, down 2.4% from 2018, while achieving same-station revenue growth driven by 60% digital growth....
Top Black Singing Groups of All Time Poll
Radio Facts readers voted on the top 12 greatest R&B singing groups of all time. Poll results include Gap Band, Maze, Sade, Jackson 5, and...
Sheryl Underwood Radio Supports Listeners During COVID-19
Sheryl Underwood Radio launches 'Lend A Helping Hand' initiative to support listeners impacted by COVID-19 with weekly assistance for essentials like gas and groceries....
Lady Antebellum Kicks Off Beasley Tour
Lady Antebellum kicks off 92.5 XTU's Superstar Mini Concert Series on April 21. The virtual concert series features top country artists performing exclusively on air....
Radio One Charlotte Welcomes DJ AngelBaby
DJ AngelBaby joins 92.7 The Block in Charlotte weekdays 2-7pm starting April 20, 2020. The Howard University graduate brings big market experience from Baltimore, Detroit,...
Radio One Charlotte Welcomes Jackie Paige
Jackie Paige joins 92.7 The Block in Charlotte weekdays 11am-2pm starting April 20, 2020. The Charlotte native brings broadcast journalism experience to Radio One's lineup....
Radio Vet Ryan Cameron has Emergency Heart Surgery, in ICU
Radio veteran Ryan Cameron underwent emergency heart surgery and is currently in ICU. The MAJIC 107.5 host and former V103/Hot 97 personality's family requests prayers....
Radio One Reduces Salaries by 10-20% Amidst COVID
Radio One announces 10-20% salary reductions for all employees due to COVID-19 impact. Cuts affect paychecks starting April 24 through September 30....
Entercom Reports Record Podcast Growth
Entercom reports record podcast growth with 28 million listeners in March, driven by new Cadence13 titles including Unlocking Us with Bren� Brown....
Radio One Layoffs Affect Sales and Promotions
Radio One announces employee layoffs and furloughs due to coronavirus impact on advertising revenue. Sales and promotions departments hit hardest by cuts....