Category : Radio
News, history, and coverage of the radio broadcasting industry, stations, and on-air personalities.
WDAS FM Women of Excellence Luncheon Performers
105.3 WDAS FM announces After 7, Lalah Hathaway and Avant will perform at their Women of Excellence Luncheon honoring Patti LaBelle on April 2, 2016....
Alpha Media Closes Purchase of Digity Radio Stations!
Alpha Media completed its purchase of Digity radio stations, becoming the 4th largest broadcast company in America with 251 stations across 53 markets....
2016 Radio Media Pattern Shift
2016 radio ratings show Urban Contemporary achieving its best January ever, while News/Talk reaches highest marks in years driven by presidential campaigns....
NIELSEN: Weekend Radio Still Counts (report)
Nielsen's latest report reveals weekend radio reaches 265+ million listeners, with 72% of Millennials tuning in on weekends. Radio's weekend audience rivals weekday numbers....
New York Radio Has a New King of the Hill
WSKQ-FM Mega 97.9 achieves historic milestone as #1 radio station in New York tri-state area, becoming the top Latino radio station nationwide....
Houston Dynamo, CBS RADIO Agree to Multi-year Deal
Houston Dynamo signs multi-year radio deal with CBS Radio Houston, making CBS Sports Radio 650 and SportsRadio 610 the official broadcast home for MLS games....
Cumulus’ 103.9 New York Makes Changes
Cumulus radio station 103.9 New York laid off several on-air personalities including La Loca, Roxie, and Miste Cee due to budget cuts while keeping Tom...
Radio Facts: Grammy Awards Review
Last night's Grammy Awards featured standout performances from Kendrick Lamar and Alabama Shakes, while Taylor Swift's inspiring speech addressed overcoming adversity....
Radio DJ “RJ The Bad Boy” Dies
Radio DJ Roosevelt Polk, known as 'RJ da Bad Boy,' has died. He worked at 102.3 JAMZ and MIX 93.9 in Alexandria, Louisiana for many...
Mountain Dew All-Star Weekend Takeover
Mountain Dew announces major NBA All-Star 2016 takeover featuring Russell Westbrook, Jimmy Butler, virtual reality art experiences, and interactive fan events in Toronto....
Kevin Ross’ Radio Facts Podcast Gets 1.3 Million Downloads
Kevin Ross' Radio Facts podcast reaches 1.3 million total downloads, with recent episode 'Keep Your Mouth Shut and Options Open' hitting 660,000 downloads alone....
Radio Facts: Tom Joyner Foundation Fantastic Voyage
Radio Facts invites readers to join the Tom Joyner Foundation Fantastic Voyage Cruise 2016 from April 23-May 1. Book through BlackAmericaWeb.com....
Arsenio Hall Tells Tom Joyner How he Changed his Life
Arsenio Hall praised Tom Joyner as a trailblazer and shared how Joyner's influence inspired him to move away from Cleveland, changing his life forever....
Tom Joyner Morning Show (TJMS) Highlights
Friday's Tom Joyner Morning Show featured star-studded guests including Arsenio Hall, Tyrese, Mo'Nique, and Anthony Anderson with memorable stories and tributes....
The Golden Age of Black Radio
Indiana University's Archives of African American Music and Culture launches digital exhibit showcasing the Golden Age of Black Radio through Google Cultural Institute, featuring historic...
Univision Radio & Total Traffic Renew Deal
Total Traffic & Weather Network renews multi-year partnership with Univision Radio to provide exclusive traffic data for 67 Spanish-language stations across top U.S. Hispanic markets....
910AM Presents A Town Hall Meeting On The Flint Water Crisis
910AM Superstation hosts town hall meeting on Flint water crisis at University of Michigan-Flint campus. Event features Rev. Charles Williams II and local officials....
Lyor Cohen Stops by The Anthony Hamilton Takeover (pic)
Lyor Cohen visited Power 98 during Anthony Hamilton's RCA Records takeover. Hamilton's new single 'Amen' is now playing on radio stations nationwide....
Tyrese on Society, Racism, and Radio Discrimination
Tyrese delivers powerful message on racism and radio discrimination against Black entertainers, calling for artists to speak up on social issues....
Power 105, NY Radio DJ Arrested
Power 105 DJ Johnathan 'DJ Scenario' Ramos was arrested for driving on a suspended license and outstanding bench warrants in New York....
Audio of J Anthony Brown’s Return to the Tom Joyner Show
J Anthony Brown returns to Tom Joyner Morning Show after exclusive audio revealed his dramatic off-air departure over contract disputes and salary cuts....
Audio of J Anthony Brown’s Return to the Tom Joyner Show
J Anthony Brown returned to the Tom Joyner Morning Show after abruptly quitting during an off-air break over contract disputes. Exclusive audio reveals his comeback....
Steve Harvey Breaks Down While Apologizing to Miss Colombia
Steve Harvey breaks down in tears during taped apology to Miss Colombia Ariadna Gutierrez over his Miss Universe 2015 crown announcement mistake....
IDJ’s Iggy Azalea "Work" feat. Wale
IDJ's remix featuring Iggy Azalea's hit single 'Work' with guest vocals from rapper Wale brings together two prominent hip-hop artists....
Steve Hegwood’s Core Communicators Partners with Old School 87.7
Steve Hegwood's Core Communicators partners with Prism Broadcasting to launch Old School 87.7 FM in Atlanta, featuring classic R&B from the 70s, 80s, and 90s....