Category : Radio
News, history, and coverage of the radio broadcasting industry, stations, and on-air personalities.
Radio’s RADAR Networks: 177M+ Listeners
Nielsen's December 2014 RADAR report shows radio networks reached 177 million listeners weekly, representing 66.6% of the U.S. population aged 12+....
EMMIS NY 3RD ANNUAL “SPREAD THE WARMTH” COAT DRIVE
Emmis New York radio stations WBLS 107.5, HOT 97, and WLIB 1190 host their 3rd annual 'Spread the Warmth' coat drive at Green Acres Mall...
Star 94.5 Flips Format to Throwback
Daytona Beach station Star 94.5 flipped to throwback hip hop and R&B format, dropping Tom Joyner and featuring 90s/2000s artists like Notorious B.I.G and Tupac....
CBS Makes Another Swap for Large Market Stations
CBS Radio completes major deal with Beasley Broadcast Group, swapping 13 mid-size market stations for 5 large market stations in Philadelphia and Miami....
Soul Train 2014 Makes Radio DJ History
Soul Train 2014 made radio DJ history with hosts Wendy Williams and Atlanta's Tigger. Tony Cornelius successfully carried on his late father Don Cornelius' legacy...
Google Chromecast Adds Radio Stations and Podcasts
Google Chromecast adds TuneIn support, bringing 100,000 radio stations and 4 million podcasts to TVs through the $35 streaming device....
Sports Radio DJs Fired on air, Find out via Twitter (vid)
Chicago sports radio DJs Alex Quigley and Ben Finfer discovered live on air via Twitter that their station The Game 87.7 was shutting down after...
Radios Digital Revenue Double-Digit Growth for Q3
Radio industry digital revenue grew 11% in Q3 2014, with off-air revenues posting 14% gains for fourth consecutive quarter of double-digit growth....
Wendy Williams talks to Kelly Mac
Wendy Williams shares valuable career advice for radio announcers looking to transition out of radio during her conversation with Kelly Mac....
HOT 97 Hosts Second Annual Lift ‘Em Up Event for Families
HOT 97 hosts its second annual Lift 'Em Up charity event featuring Maino and Justine Skye, providing holiday meals and entertainment for 150 families in...
Urban Radio DJ Exits Radio Stationafter 11 Years
Radio veteran Lorenzo 'Ice Tea' Thomas leaves WEDR 99 JAMZ Miami after 11 years, citing format concerns while expressing gratitude for his successful run....
Radio Facts Podcast pt 2: Marketing and Branding YOU
Radio Facts Podcast explores marketing strategies and branding for radio personalities, featuring discussions on Wendy Williams and Charlamagne's success paths....
WPHI Philly Cleans House New Format
WPHI Philadelphia cleared its air staff to launch classic hip-hop format Boom Radio. The station is transitioning with new staff announcements expected....
Radio DJ Denies Sexual Assault Claims, Files $55M Suit
Former CBC radio host Jian Ghomeshi faces multiple sexual assault allegations from nine women while filing a $55 million defamation suit against his former employer....
Radio Round Up – Jagged Edge, Mike Tyson, & More
Jagged Edge discusses their #1 R&B album on WDAS Philadelphia. Mike Tyson talks favorite rappers and boxing evolution on Sway in the Morning....
Al Sharpton’s 176-Pound Weight Loss
Rev Al Sharpton lost 176 pounds over 10 years, dropping from 305 to 129.6 pounds. The radio host credits skipping dinner and eating mainly salads...
Public Radio Launches New Music Video Platform
Public radio stations launch Music X, a new video streaming platform featuring emerging artists. The service debuts at SXSW 2015 with stations like KCRW and...
DJ Fired after Sex Change, Listeners Retaliate
Capital FM DJ Stephanie Hirst was fired after announcing gender reassignment surgery, sparking 25,000-signature petition from listeners demanding reinstatement....
President Obama Pitches Urban Radio for Midterm Votes
President Obama reached out to urban radio stations to encourage black voter participation in midterm elections, telling Rev. Al Sharpton that Democratic control of the...
will.i.am Unveils the Future of Wearable Devices
will.i.am unveiled i.amPULS, the first standalone smartband that makes calls without needing a smartphone. The wearable features AI assistant AneedA....
Radio Caller Robbed While On the Air
A Baltimore 7-11 worker called into CBS Sports radio to rap about the Orioles when he was robbed live on air. The caller calmly announced...
Radio Vet’s Hit Stage Play Premieres in Chicago
Radio veteran Darryl James premieres his hit stage play 'Love In A Day' in Chicago for a 20th anniversary gala fundraiser. The production features relationship...
Grammy Winner Joins CBS Radio for Sold Out Concert
Grammy winner Alicia Keys joins Taylor Swift, Pharrell Williams and other chart-toppers at CBS Radio's WE CAN SURVIVE concert benefiting breast cancer organizations....
Radio Vet Dyana Williams Changes Philadelphia’s Motto
Radio veteran Dyana Williams successfully campaigned to change Philadelphia's motto to include women, expanding it to 'The City of Brotherly Love and Sisterly Affection.' Mayor...