Category : Radio
News, history, and coverage of the radio broadcasting industry, stations, and on-air personalities.
Local Radio Freedom Act Gains Congressional Support
Six House Representatives join 177 members supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act, opposing new performance fees on local radio stations. The bipartisan resolution aims to...
RADIO HOST R DUB! AND SUNDAY NIGHT SLOW JAMS WIN BIG
Radio host R Dub's Sunday Night Slow Jams landed a $75,000 sponsorship deal and new affiliates after appearing on Shark Tank. The show now airs...
“CEO Defends Radio Following Mark Cuban’s Shark Tank Jab”
Radio CEO Jason Bailey challenges Mark Cuban's Shark Tank comment that syndicated radio is a horrible business, defending the industry's value....
DJ B-Lord Nominated for 2 Global Spin Awards!
South Carolina's DJ B-Lord receives two Global Spin Award nominations for Southeast Club DJ and Mixshow DJ of the Year. The ceremony takes place November...
Robert L. Johnson Receives Highest Media Award From Library of American Broadcasting
BET founder Robert L. Johnson will be inducted into the 2013 Giants of Broadcasting Honors for outstanding leadership in media and broadcasting innovation....
Angie Martinez talks about her career in Radio (vid)
Angie Martinez discusses her radio career and how she started in the number one market. The legendary hip-hop radio personality shares insights about her broadcasting...
CBS Radio Launches Audio AdCenter for Affordable Advertising
CBS Radio launches Audio AdCenter, a self-serve platform enabling small businesses to purchase affordable streaming audio ads across 125 online radio stations nationwide....
CBS Radio Launches Platform for Streaming Ad Purchases
CBS Radio launches Audio AdCenter, a self-serve online platform enabling small businesses to purchase targeted streaming radio ads across 125 radio stations nationwide....
RF Profile: DJ DimePiece “The Mixin’ Vixen”
DJ DimePiece, known as 'The Mixin' Vixen,' brings her LA roots and Fisk University education to Chicago's WGCI radio station with impressive marketing skills....
WJMZ Brings Back Kelly Mac
WJMZ 107.3 Jamz welcomes back Marconi Award-winning Kelly Mac to middays. The urban station also adds D.L. Hughley's syndicated show starting October 7....
Celtics, 98.5 Sports Hub Announce Broadcast Deal
Boston Celtics announce multi-year radio partnership with 98.5 The Sports Hub for all games and extended programming coverage starting this season....
MC Lyte Stops By Majic 107.5:97.5
MC Lyte discusses her new reality show and music business insights in an exclusive interview with Chubb Rock on Majic 107.5/97.5....
Kanye Says Radio Is Being Controlled and Manufactured…
Kanye West tells BBC Radio's Zane Lowe that radio is controlled and manufactured, preventing awesome artists from breaking through with amazing music....
CBS RADIO And Pop Superstar Katy Perry Team Up For Concert
CBS Radio and Katy Perry team up for We Can Survive concert at Hollywood Bowl featuring Sara Bareilles, Ellie Goulding, and more female artists....
StationDigital Launches Browser-Based Radio Service
StationDigital launches browser-based internet radio service offering 30 million songs free to users. Features first-ever Listener Rewards program....
BJ Murphy Gets New Gig at WQMG
BJ Murphy joins WQMG 97.1 Greensboro NC for afternoon drive from 2-7 PM starting September 30. The nationally known radio talent returns to the city...
D.L. Hughley & Russell Perry at Industry Event
Comedian D.L. Hughley meets with radio affiliates including broadcasting legend Russell Perry to promote his new afternoon drive show airing in over 40 markets....
G-BAG Nation Moves to Middays on 105.3 The FAN in Dallas
105.3 The FAN in Dallas moves G-BAG Nation with Gavin Dawson and Chris Arnold to weekday middays 10am-2pm, while K&C Masterpiece takes evening slot....
Radio Facts creates “Rate a Radio Station”
Radio Facts launches Rate a Radio Station, a new feature allowing listeners to review and rate radio stations and DJs nationwide....
TJMS Changes: Stephanie & Jeff Johnson Segments Cancelled
Tom Joyner Morning Show cancels Jeff Johnson and Stephanie Robinson segments. Both correspondents will say goodbye tomorrow as listeners prefer more Tom, Sybil and J....
Fred Williams’ Major Workout Transformation
Former record executive Fred Williams, who worked at Capitol, A&M and EMI Records, showcases an inspiring fitness transformation that motivates others....
Sheryl Underwood Apologizes for Hair Comments on Steve Harvey Show
Sheryl Underwood apologizes on Steve Harvey Morning Show for controversial comments about afro hair made on The Talk show....
Wendy Williams: New Wig Line, Broadway & Radio
Wendy Williams discusses her wig line, Broadway plans, and transition from urban radio to TV success. She emphasizes building the right team....
Radio Round Up: V103 Mike and Carol Reunion Pics
Former V103 Atlanta Morning Show staff including Mike Roberts and Carol Blackmon reunited to celebrate Si-Man's birthday at Copeland's Cumberland....
Rashan Ali Joins CBS Sports as College Football Analyst
Rashan Ali joins CBS Sports Network as college football sideline reporter, becoming one of few African American women in national sports commentary....