Category : Radio
News, history, and coverage of the radio broadcasting industry, stations, and on-air personalities.
LORDE’s “Royals” Captures #1 At Urban Radio
17-year-old Lorde makes history as first New Zealand artist to reach #1 on US Urban Radio with 'Royals'. The quadruple-platinum hit dominates five formats simultaneously....
Rickey Smiley Morning Show Launches on Memphis’ HOT 107.1
The Rickey Smiley Morning Show launches on Memphis' HOT 107.1, bringing the #1 Hip-Hop morning show to over 60 markets nationwide....
Nielsen: 90%+ of African Americans Listen to Radio Weekly
Nielsen research reveals that over 90% of African Americans tune into radio weekly, with the average listener consuming over two hours daily. Peak listening occurs...
Christmas is for Children Radiothon Raises $1M
The 8th annual Christmas is for Children radiothon raised over $1 million for Children's Medical Center, supported by CBS Radio stations 98.7 KLUV and La...
Woman’s Last Christmas Wish on Radio
Brenda Schmitz's posthumous Christmas wish on Des Moines Star 102.5 radio station creates emotional moment. The touching story showcases real radio's power to connect communities....
The Breakfast Club Radio Show is Coming to REVOLT TV
The Breakfast Club Radio Show starring Charlamagne Tha God, Angela Yee and DJ Envy will be televised live on REVOLT TV starting March 3, 2014....
WFAN-AM/FM HOLDS “SUPER COMEDY JAM”
WFAN's Boomer and Carton present Super Comedy Jam featuring Jay Mohr, Dave Attell, Michael Che and more at Manhattan's Hammerstein Ballroom January 29, 2014....
Tom Joyner Morning Show Launches on Cumulus Media’s KMEZ
The Tom Joyner Morning Show debuts on Cumulus Media's Old School 106.7 KMEZ in New Orleans starting January 2, 2014. The show reaches over 1...
FCC Fines Chicago Radio Stations for EEO Hiring Violations
FCC fines Chicago radio stations including WGCI-FM and WVAZ-FM $20,000 for failing to notify job referral sources about 33 out of 36 job vacancies....
Sol Republic Master Tracks Studio XC Headphones Review
Sol Republic Master Tracks Studio XC headphones deliver premium sound quality with comfortable design for DJs and music lovers. Rated 4.5/5 stars....
HOT 97 & Footaction: Who’s Next Live with Audio Push
HOT 97 and Footaction present Who's Next Live featuring Audio Push with special cypher performances by Bodega Bamz, Troy Ave and Smoke DZA at SOBs...
Genesis Media Acquires Commercial Media Sales
Genesis Media Holdings acquires Commercial Media Sales, expanding their radio representation services for small and medium markets across North America....
Howard U Radio Raises $101K for Needy Families
Howard University Radio Network's WHUR 96.3 FM raised over $101,000 through their annual Food2Feed Thanksgiving fundraiser to feed needy families in Washington....
CBS Radio Names Alan Blum VP, Branded Content
CBS Radio names Alan Blum as Vice President of Branded Content Solutions. Blum brings extensive agency experience to develop cross-platform marketing programs....
Bobby Womack in Rare Form on Reach Around Radio
Bobby Womack delivers a rare and compelling radio interview on Reach Around Radio with top DJ Felicia Morris. The show features real radio content worth...
SoundExchange Statement on Pandora Abandoning IRFA
SoundExchange welcomes Pandora's decision to abandon the Internet Radio Fairness Act, which would have reduced artist compensation for digital plays....
CBS RADIO NAMES JENNIFER MORELLI VP, MARKETING
CBS Radio promotes Jennifer Morelli to Vice President of Integrated Marketing, overseeing non-traditional sponsorship revenue for 125+ stations nationwide....
CBS Sports Network to Simulcast WFAN’s Boomer & Carton Show
CBS Sports Network will simulcast WFAN's popular morning show Boomer & Carton starting January 2014, bringing the four-hour program national exposure....
Digital and Radio Facts 2013 Top 20 DJ Winners
20 Dj Silver Knight(hit "Next" above or below for next winner)19 DJ Dimepiece18 Beestroh17 Ray Thomas16 DJ Sal (Mixer / On-Air Personality)15 RoDigga 14 DARRYL...
The Breakfast Club’s Unfiltered Kanye Interview
The Breakfast Club's Charlamagne challenges Kanye West on his team and revolutionary status during tour media run. DJ Envy and Angela Yee discuss Yeezy tour....
PS4 Surpasses 1M Sales in North America in 24 Hours
Sony's PlayStation 4 achieved remarkable success by selling 1 million units in just 24 hours after its North American launch on November 15, 2013....
Charlamagne Addresses the Consequences of His Brutal Honesty
Power 105.1 Breakfast Club host Charlamagne discusses the consequences of his brutal honesty in a new interview, while taking shots at Hot 97....
Talib Kweli Creates His Own Online Radio Station
Talib Kweli launches his own radio station on Radionomy platform, featuring music from his label Javotti Media and hip-hop content including interviews and commentary....
Myx Fusions Shines at Power 105’s Powerhouse 2013 Event
Myx Fusions Moscato dominated Power 105's Powerhouse 2013 concert with branded lounges and celebrity appearances. Nicki Minaj and stars like 2 Chainz visited backstage....
CBS and Nielsen Trial: TV and Radio Audience Data
Nielsen and CBS announced a groundbreaking trial to measure cross-media campaigns by combining local TV and radio audience data for the first time....