Category : Radio
News, history, and coverage of the radio broadcasting industry, stations, and on-air personalities.
Esports 30 with Kevin Knocke on Westwood One
Kevin Knocke launches Esports 30 on Westwood One Podcast Network, featuring industry interviews and honest discourse about gaming's future sustainability....
Chicago Radio Reunion: Urban & Adult Radio DJs
Radio legend Elroy Smith hosted a Chicago Radio Remix Reunion bringing together iconic urban radio personalities from WGCI, V103, and WVON. The event celebrated 15...
“For The Culture” – Diversity in Broadcasting Vol. 1
Broadcasting industry diversity challenges persist as people of color remain underrepresented in executive roles despite being talent and voice of urban culture....
Vet Radio DJ Mike Love Loses WSRB Gig Before Thanksgiving
Veteran radio DJ Mike Love discusses his departure from Soul 106.3 Chicago's Morning Mixtape show before Thanksgiving and mentoring Lady Red as his replacement....
IHEARTMEDIA NEW YORK NAMES BERNIE WEISS MARKET PRESIDENT
iHeartMedia New York promotes Bernie Weiss to Market President and Steve DeLusant to Region Senior VP of Sales, overseeing iconic stations like Power 105.1 and...
International DJ Regard Hits #1 on Dance Radio with Ride It
International DJ Regard's "Ride It" hits #1 on Dance Radio and #3 on Billboard Dance/Electronic Songs Chart with over 225 million streams worldwide....
Rickey Smiley, D.L. Hughley, HeadKrack Celebrate Radio Changes
Urban One celebrates major 2020 changes with radio stars Rickey Smiley, D.L. Hughley, and HeadKrack at NYC event. New syndicated shows launch January 2020....
The Chubb Rock Show Available for Mornings in 2020
The Chubb Rock Show with SiMan Baby launches as a morning radio program 6am-10am ET starting January 6, 2020, targeting Urban AC stations seeking alternatives...
Cumulus Media Re-Signs The Musers in DFW
Cumulus Media re-signs The Ticket's legendary morning team The Musers to a multi-year deal in Dallas/Fort Worth. The trio has dominated DFW sports radio for...
93-3 The Q: Albuquerque’s Top Hit Music Station
KKOB-FM officially rebrands as 93-3 The Q, maintaining its position as Albuquerque's top hit music station with the same popular hosts and programming....
104.1 KRBE Morning Team Roula and Ryan Sign Multi-Year Deal
Houston radio personalities Roula Christie and Ryan Chase signed a multi-year deal with CUMULUS MEDIA to continue hosting The Roula and Ryan Show on 104.1...
Radio Facts at WBLS in New York
Radio Facts visits WBLS New York, celebrating Skip Dillard's FCC appointment and reconnecting with urban radio industry professionals....
Skip Dillard Gets FCC Appointment
WBLS and WLIB Operations Manager Skip Dillard receives two-year appointment to FCC's Advisory Committee for Diversity and Digital Empowerment....
The Dana Cortez Show Adding Three new Texas affiliates
The Dana Cortez Show expands to three new Texas radio affiliates in Lubbock, Amarillo, and San Angelo, marking continued growth for the first nationally syndicated...
Rideshare Giants Uber and Lyft Target AM/FM Radio Listeners
New study reveals heavy AM/FM radio listeners are 3X more likely to use Uber and Lyft than TV viewers, making radio the ideal marketing medium...
Reach Media Launches Digital Initiative for Sybil Wilkes
Reach Media appoints Sybil Wilkes as Executive Director of Talent alongside new hires Yolanda Starks White and Chika Odilichika for digital expansion....
DJ Magic’s 6th Annual Car, Bike & Lifestyle Show
Hot 97's DJ Magic hosted his 6th Annual Car, Bike and Lifestyle Show featuring exotic cars, Hip Hop performances, and family entertainment at South Shore...
Headkrack Will Take over Rickey Smiley Morning Show
Headkrack will take over the Rickey Smiley Morning Show as Reach Media announces major hosting changes. Smiley moves to Tom Joyner's slot after Joyner's retirement....
Rickey Smiley Morning Show at WEDR Replaced with WHO?
WEDR radio station is reportedly considering replacing The Rickey Smiley Morning Show with Miami rappers Trick Daddy and Trina as new morning hosts....
Female-Hosted Weekly Cannabis Radio Series Year Two
Cannabis Healing with Paxton Quigley, the first female-hosted syndicated cannabis radio series, enters its second year exploring medicinal uses and legalization....
NAB Alumni Advocate for Diversity on Capitol Hill
NAB Foundation's Broadcast Leadership Training alumni will advocate for diversity on Capitol Hill as part of their 20th anniversary celebration....
Dana Cortez Kickoff at KKFR-FM Phoenix Concert
Dana Cortez launches new radio show at KKFR-FM Phoenix with star-studded POWERHOUSE concert featuring Chris Brown and Ty Dolla $ign....
Faith Star Radio Joins Nielsen BDS
Faith Star Radio becomes a rare internet-based station to join Nielsen BDS monitoring. The multi-genre Christian platform features Gospel, CCM, and Christian Hip-Hop programming....
TWO HOUSE MEMBERS ADD SUPPORT FOR LOCAL RADIO FREEDOM ACT
Two House members recently added support for the Local Radio Freedom Act, bringing total cosponsors to 194 in the House and 24 in the Senate...
Cumulus Media Names Tammy O’Dell VP/Market Manager SC
Cumulus Media appoints Tammy O'Dell as VP/Market Manager for Columbia, SC operations. O'Dell returns to Cumulus with 16+ years radio experience....