Category : Radio
News, history, and coverage of the radio broadcasting industry, stations, and on-air personalities.
Pandora Announces March 2013 Audience Metrics
Pandora reached 1.49 billion listener hours in March 2013, capturing 8.05% of total U.S. radio listening with 69.5 million active users, showing significant growth....
John Records Landecker: Four Decades in ‘Records Truly Is My Middle Name’
Radio legend John Records Landecker shares 40+ years of showbusiness stories in his new memoir, featuring encounters with celebrities like George Harrison, Rolling Stones, and...
WGCI Morning Riot 4th Anniversary Party
107.5 WGCI celebrates Tony Sculfield & The Morning Riot's 4th anniversary with performances by B.O.B, T-Pain, and Twista at Chicago's V-Live....
Weekly Online Radio Audience Reaches 86 Million
Weekly online radio audience reaches 86 million Americans according to Arbitron's Infinite Dial 2013 study. One in three Americans aged 12+ now listen to online...
WJMK-FM Names Jeffrey T. Mason as Night Host
Jeffrey T. Mason joins 104.3 K-HITS as evening host, broadcasting weekdays 7pm-12am. The experienced DJ returns to Chicago radio after 10 years away....
1190 WLIB Radio Cares for St. Jude Kids
1190 WLIB partners with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital for their 4th annual Radio Cares for St. Jude Kids radiothon April 4-5. The station has...
Broadcaster Releases Nostalgia-Filled Memoir
Veteran broadcaster Dave Archard releases memoir chronicling 40-year radio career from Golden Age to Rock 'n' Roll era. His book details experiences with legends like...
The Groove Radio Podcast is Celebrating 10 Years
The Groove Radio podcast celebrates 10 years as the longest running independent soul music podcast, hosted by NYC DJ Suzy Chase since 2005....
WHUR Opts Out of Michael Baisden Syndication Replacement
WHUR 96.3FM launches search for Washington's Next Big Voice to replace afternoon drive slot, opting out of Michael Baisden syndication as predicted....
Celebrity Studded Year End Review on Animal Radio �
Animal Radio's year-end special features celebrity guests including Paula Poundstone, Bob Barker, and Betty White discussing their pets, plus Davy Jones' final interview....
Tanous Named EVP, Head of Global Communications at UMG
Universal Music Group appointed Will Tanous as Executive Vice President and Head of Global Communications, effective April 2013. Tanous joins from Warner Music Group to...
The Love Zone USA.com Celebrates 3 Years on Blog Talk Radio
The Love Zone USA celebrates 3 years on Blog Talk Radio with host Mike T, who has 35 years in radio and promoted legends like...
LOOK: Skip Dillard’s 30-Year WBLS Journey
WBLS radio personality Skip Dillard finally met Jane Eugene, lead singer of legendary R&B group Loose Ends, after 30 years of admiration....
Evangelist Catrina Reese to Launch New Radio Talk Show
Evangelist Catrina Reese launches 'Let's Talk Kingdom with Catrina,' a new Christian radio talk show. The accomplished gospel singer and author adds radio host to...
Ted Williams Weekly Show on Talktainmentradio.com
Ted 'The Golden Voice' Williams launches weekly talk show 'Afternoon Delight' on Talktainmentradio.com starting March 18, 2013....
Chris Brown, FloRida and Hennessy V.S Put on a Show
Chris Brown and FloRida performed at Dream nightclub in Miami to celebrate producer Cool's birthday, sponsored by Hennessy V.S. Brown performed hits like 'Look At...
Jasmine Franklin Launches New Radio Talk Show
University of Memphis graduate Jasmine Franklin launches her Christian talk show 'Beauty For Ashes' on DOLERN Media's Conversin' Freestyle platform....
Gucci Mane Denied Bond
Gucci Mane was denied bond on aggravated assault charges after allegedly hitting a fan with a champagne bottle at an Atlanta nightclub VIP area....
Radio Station Pulls Rick Ross and Lil Wayne’s Music
Michigan radio station WUVS 103.7 removes all Lil Wayne and Rick Ross music from rotation over controversial lyrics referencing Emmett Till and date rape....
Gucci Mane Locked Up
Gucci Mane was arrested on aggravated assault charges after allegedly hitting a fan with a champagne bottle at an Atlanta nightclub. The incident occurred when...
Nielsen Study Shows Promise for Music Industry
Nielsen's SXSW study reveals 40% of music fans drive 75% of industry spending, with potential for $2.6 billion more in untapped revenue opportunities....
Kendrick Lamar Speaks on “Connecting with the People”
Kendrick Lamar discusses the importance of connecting with fans in this exclusive interview from the DEMOS web series. The rapper shares insights on building authentic...
PBS Digital Studios: “Beat Making Lab” Episode 2
PBS Digital Studios' 'Beat Making Lab' second episode features music educators creating hip hop with underserved communities in Congo, resulting in 'Cho Cho Cho.'...
Michael Baisden on Life and Work After Daily Radio
Radio host Michael Baisden shares his perspective on life after his daily radio show ends, emphasizing financial planning and standing by principles....
Michael Baisden Exits National Radio Show
Nationally syndicated radio host Michael Baisden announces departure from his show serving 7 million daily listeners due to failed contract negotiations....