Category : Radio
News, history, and coverage of the radio broadcasting industry, stations, and on-air personalities.
Podcast Port: Urban Podcasts by Radio Facts
Radio Facts launches Podcast Port, a new platform featuring urban podcasts for the black community. The site premieres with Kevin Ross's 'Pennies from Kevin' podcast....
How’s Tom Joyner Doing on WUFO in Buffalo?
Tom Joyner returns to Buffalo radio on WUFO AM. Buffalo listeners share their thoughts on the legendary radio host's comeback to AM radio....
Radio Facts Visits V103 in Atlanta
Radio Facts visits V103 Atlanta, meeting with Big Tigger, Maria Boynton, and OM/PD Reggie Rouse. The Atlanta radio station continues its strong support of the...
Wendy Williams: Perfect for Radio Syndication
Wendy Williams is reportedly interested in returning to radio syndication, leveraging her TV success and radio veteran status. Industry sources suggest she could command top...
Yolanda Adams not Returning to Syndicated Show
Gospel singer Yolanda Adams will not return as host of her syndicated radio show after her contract was not renewed. The show aired in nearly...
Maxwell’s “Lake By The Ocean” Debuts at #20
Maxwell's first new single in years, 'Lake By The Ocean,' debuts at #20 on Urban AC charts and claims #1 Most Added status with 61...
HOT 97 and FilmOn TV Launch Contest for Summer Jam Stage
HOT 97 partners with FilmOn TV for 'Making the Stage' contest giving one winner a chance to perform at Summer Jam 2016 and receive a...
Radio Facts 21st Anniversary Full Issue #1 PDF – Ebro Darden
Radio Facts celebrates its 21st anniversary with a new magazine featuring Ebro Darden on the cover, marking a fresh direction for the urban music brand....
Radio StationLooking for PM Driver
Major urban AC radio station seeks PM drive host with personality and community engagement skills. Great opportunity at #1 market station....
HOT 97 SUMMER JAM #SUMMERJAM STADIUM STAGE ANNOUNCED!
HOT 97 Summer Jam announces stadium stage lineup featuring Big Sean, Pusha T, DJ Khaled, A$AP Rocky, Bryson Tiller, Young Thug and more at MetLife...
Radio & Pureplays: Keeping Our Ad Dollars
Industry webinar reveals how radio stations can compete with streaming pureplays like Pandora for advertising dollars and reclaim lost revenue streams....
HOT 97 SUMMER JAM FESTIVAL STAGE ANNOUNCED
HOT 97 announces Festival Stage lineup for Summer Jam 2016 at MetLife Stadium featuring Chance the Rapper, Tory Lanez, Curren$y, and more on June 5th....
Keke Palmer Receives NAB Television Chairman’s Award
Actress and singer Keke Palmer will receive the 2016 NAB Television Chairman's Award in April. The multi-talented star broke barriers as the youngest talk show...
Steve Harvey Show Still Struggling With Buffalo Listeners
Buffalo radio listeners continue to resist Steve Harvey's morning show weeks after it replaced Tom Joyner, with a petition nearing 600 signatures....
Mayweather’s Advice to Broner: Great Music & Radio Tips
Floyd Mayweather shares valuable career advice with Adrien Broner that applies perfectly to the music industry. His wisdom about success beyond peak career years resonates...
Cathy Hughes Premiering “Empire”-Like Radio Series
Radio One founder Cathy Hughes is premiering a new TV series called 'Media' about a black family's media empire. The show follows a son returning...
HOT 97 Expands Summer Jam Brand with Tokyo Festival Launch
HOT 97 announces Summer Jam Tokyo launch in July 2016, marking the first international expansion of America's biggest Hip-Hop festival....
Tom Joyner Morning Show Studio Jam in Miami
Tom Joyner Morning Show broadcasts first ever In Studio Jam from Miami's Hot 105, featuring R&B singer Anthony Hamilton in an exclusive performance....
WARREN BALLENTINE RETURNS TO RADIO
Warren Ballentine returns to radio with his self-titled syndicated talk show. The former CNN, FOX and MSNBC commentator explores current headlines....
Women in Radio Honored in Atlanta
Georgia State Capitol honored trailblazing Black women in Atlanta radio including Carol Blackmon, Michele Williams, and Myrna Taylor Ransom for their groundbreaking contributions to urban...
Digital Futures Exchange Launches at NAB 2016
NAB announces Digital Futures Exchange at 2016 NAB Show to help radio broadcasters learn digital content strategies and drive new revenue through emerging trends....
HOT 107.9 ANNOUNCES BIRTHDAY BASH ATL TICKETS ON SALE TODAY
Hot 107.9's Birthday Bash ATL tickets go on sale today for the massive hip-hop festival at Philips Arena and Tabernacle June 17-18, 2016....
K. Michelle: Limited Radio Airplay for Black Artists
K. Michelle supports Tyrese's claims about radio airplay limitations for Black artists, stating they rarely get exposure beyond urban formats unlike white artists....
Radio Facts MOVIE REVIEW: “London Has Fallen”
London Has Fallen sequel delivers edge-of-your-seat action as world leaders attend a British PM's funeral that turns deadly. Morgan Freeman and Angela Bassett deliver notable...
Hillary Clinton on Tom Joyner Tomorrow
Hillary Clinton appears on Tom Joyner Morning Show Super Tuesday with roundtable featuring Roland Martin, Don Lemon, Al Sharpton for live interview....