Category : Radio
News, history, and coverage of the radio broadcasting industry, stations, and on-air personalities.
Fans Excited to see Maxwell in Atlanta at V103 Conversation Segment
Nothing out of the ordinary about this first pic (whistling). I mean I don't see anything do YOU see anything? Anywhoo, Singer Maxwell did an...
Harlem Week 2016: Emmis New York Radio
Emmis New York radio stations WBLS, WLIB, and HOT 97 serve as official sponsors of Harlem Week 2016's 42nd annual celebration featuring Eddie Levert, Eric...
Circle of Sisters Expo Coming Soon
Circle of Sisters, NYC's largest expo celebrating women of color, returns Oct 15-16 at Jacob Javits Center with vendors, panels, fashion shows and concerts....
Don’t You Want to Jam Tonight with KBLX
Freddie Jackson stops by KBLX....
Tuesday Radio Tip for Talent: The Art of Storytelling
Radio storytelling expert shares 5 essential tips for radio hosts to capture listeners through authentic narratives and theater of the mind techniques....
Emmis Announces First Quarter Earnings
Emmis Communications reports Q1 2016 earnings with radio revenues up slightly to $42.7M and operating income rising 13% to $8.6M due to cost cuts....
Emmis Communications Reports Mixed Q1 Results
Emmis Communications reported mixed Q1 2016 results with radio revenues up slightly to $42.7 million and operating income rising 13% to $8.6 million....
Radio DJs Cater to Homeless During BET Week
Radio DJs from Hot 103.9 in Columbia, SC chose community service over BET Week festivities, focusing on helping LA's homeless population during their visit....
Westwood One Enhances ROI for Local Stations with New Tools
Westwood One launches new cognitive audio platform with Veritone to help local radio stations optimize ROI through automated content capture and real-time advertising solutions....
Radio Facts in the Radio Room at BET Awards 16
Radio Facts goes behind the scenes at BET Awards 2016 Radio Room with exclusive photos from urban and rhythmic radio stations nationwide....
WBLS & WLIB Black Music Month Celebration
WBLS 107.5 FM and WLIB AM celebrate Black Music Month with an exclusive event featuring Tony and Grammy winner Heather Headley from The Color Purple...
95.7 The GAME & 1st United CU Donate to Food Bank
95.7 The GAME and 1st United Credit Union donated $3,489 to Alameda County Community Food Bank through their Hoops for Hunger program, with $1 donated...
Radio Facts at Google Roundtable Discussion
Radio Facts was invited to participate in a Google roundtable discussion in Los Angeles, exchanging ideas about the future of Google and the music industry....
Talk Radio Hosts Discuss Immigration Reform
50 talk radio hosts will broadcast from Capitol Hill during the Hold Their Feet to the Fire event on June 22-23, discussing immigration reform with...
DJ Jazzy Jeff & Mix Master Mike Close Doritos #MixArcade
DJ Jazzy Jeff and Mix Master Mike closed out Doritos #MixArcade at E3 with an epic Throwback Thursday performance. The 60-foot arcade venue combined gaming...
Radio Facts Presents “Podcast Port” – First Urban Podcast Site
Radio Facts launches Podcast Port, the first all-urban podcast site seeking 20 premiere shows. The platform promotes African American podcasters across music, entertainment, and culture....
CHUCK D’S RAPSTATION.COM LAUNCHES ART OF RAP RADIO
Chuck D launches Art of Rap radio station on RAPstation.com featuring artists from Ice-T's festival tour including Public Enemy, Naughty By Nature, and Mobb Deep....
Hot 97 Summer Jam: Star-Studded Performances
Hot 97's Summer Jam delivered star-studded performances at MetLife Stadium featuring Kanye West, DJ Khaled, Terror Squad reunion, and surprise guests despite weather delays....
National Radio Hall of Fame Announces 2016 Nominees
The National Radio Hall of Fame announces 24 nominees for 2016 induction across six categories. Industry voting begins with inductees to be announced July 11....
Keke Palmer interviews Mary J Blige on “Real Talk”
Mary J. Blige interviews Keke Palmer on her radio show 'Real Talk,' where Palmer shares career insights and valuable auditioning tips for aspiring performers....
Dolphins Return to 560 WQAM Radio
The Miami Dolphins return to Miami's Sportsradio 560 WQAM as their official flagship radio partner in a new long-term deal. Games will also simulcast on...
Radio Facts Tour: Real 92.3 Los Angeles
Radio Facts CEO Kevin Ross continues national tour visiting urban radio stations, making stop at Real 92.3 Los Angeles to show support for industry professionals....
Access.1 Acquires 51% of American Urban Radio Networks
Access.1 Communications acquires 100% ownership of American Urban Radio Networks (AURN), the largest African-American owned radio network reaching 20 million listeners weekly....
Jamillah Muhammad Out at Beasley Broadcasting’s WPEG
Jamillah Muhammad has departed from Beasley Broadcasting's WPEG after just over a year with the company. Details surrounding her exit remain unclear....
Underground Season Finale Tops Cable Ratings
WGN America's Underground season finale topped cable ratings as the #1 scripted original series Wednesday night in key demographics. The series scored 3 million total...