Category : Radio
News, history, and coverage of the radio broadcasting industry, stations, and on-air personalities.
Nielsen Study: Twitter Activity Connection
Nielsen study reveals strong correlation between Twitter activity and TV ratings, showing 8.5% increase in tweets equals 1% ratings boost for younger viewers....
Tracey Edmonds Confirms Dating Deion Sanders on Cafe Mocha
TV producer Tracey Edmonds confirmed her relationship with NFL Hall of Famer Deion Sanders during a Cafe Mocha Radio interview, calling him generous and kind....
Vikter Duplaix & DJ Idris Elba Host Party
Actor Idris Elba showcased impressive DJ skills at Vikter Duplaix's exclusive KissNGrind party in Hollywood, blending classic reggae and Luther Vandross tracks....
Claudia Jordan on The Breakfast Club Radio Show
Claudia Jordan appeared on The Breakfast Club radio show discussing various topics in a candid conversation with the hosts....
Will.I.Am Slated to Release “Will Power”
will.i.am announces solo album #willpower releasing April 23 on Interscope Records. Features collaborations with Justin Bieber, Britney Spears, and more....
Tone Loc Collapses on Stage
Rapper Tone Loc collapsed on stage during a Saturday night concert in Des Moines, Iowa. The 'Wild Thing' artist was attended to for several minutes...
French Montana Stops By KKDA
French Montana visited KKDA Dallas radio station to promote his upcoming album 'Excuse My French' dropping May 21st on Bad Boy/Interscope Records....
Steve Harvey Morning Show Sponsors Morehouse Relays
Steve Harvey Morning Show sponsors Morehouse relays, featuring track coach Willie Hill discussing upcoming events and community support in black radio....
WOW Billy Joel Gives College Student Big Break (vid)
Billy Joel surprises fans by inviting an unknown college student to perform with him during a concert, showcasing the legendary musician's generosity and mentorship....
What is Martini Radio?
WZTI-AM (1290) launches Martini Radio format in Milwaukee, combining Rat Pack classics with modern artists like Adele and Norah Jones. The station targets listeners 55+...
Pandora CEO Resigns Due to Internet Radio Losses
Pandora CEO Joe Kennedy resigned after nine years due to mounting losses despite record revenue. The company posted a $14.6 million quarterly loss....
Audio Network Undiscovered US: New Music Talent Search
Audio Network launches Undiscovered in North America, searching for new unsigned composers across all genres. The program offers emerging artists the chance to join their...
Pandora Listenership Through the Roof!
Pandora reached 1.38 billion listener hours in February 2013, a 42% increase from the previous year, capturing 8.48% of total U.S. radio listening....
Myspace Heads to SXSW with Secret Shows
Myspace returns to SXSW with free Secret Shows March 14-16 in downtown Austin. Artists remain undisclosed until the day before each performance....
Kanye West on MTV Hottest MC List
Kanye West discusses his #7 placement on MTV's Hottest MC list in exclusive Hot 97 interview with DJ Enuff. Hear the full audio of Kanye's...
Iyanla Confronts DMX on “Fix My Life”
Iyanla Vanzant confronts rapper DMX in the explosive season opener of OWN's Fix My Life. The life coach visits DMX at his Yonkers home to...
Campaign to Save TSN Radio 690 Begins Today
TSN Radio 690 in Montreal launches campaign to retain English-language sports format after fan support led Bell Media to file CRTC application for ownership exception....
Egypt Sherrod’s Women Empowerment Boot Camp
V-103 radio host Egypt Sherrod partnered with Clark Atlanta University to host an empowerment boot camp for 150+ women, featuring reality stars and candid discussions....
RAB Bolsters Membership Group Brooke Trissel Joins as SVP
Radio Advertising Bureau appoints Brooke Trissel as Senior Vice President of Membership. Trissel brings extensive radio broadcasting experience to enhance RAB's member services....
Pandora Integrates with STRATA and Mediaocean Platforms
Pandora integrates with STRATA and Mediaocean platforms, allowing radio buyers to compare internet radio data with broadcast stations for smarter advertising decisions....
Black Thought on Success in Music
Black Thought from The Roots shares rare insights on achieving success in hip-hop from his Jimmy Fallon Show dressing room in this DEMOS Web Series...
CeeLo Green Debuts New Show “CeeLo Green Is LOBERACE”
CeeLo Green launched his Las Vegas residency 'CeeLo Green is LOBERACE' at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino with a spectacular 90-minute show featuring hits like...
NELLY Dominates Radio And iTunes With “Hey Porsche”
Nelly's new single 'Hey Porsche' dominates iTunes Top 10 and radio airwaves, selling over 100,000 copies in its first week and marking his 22nd Top...
CeeLo Green Ignites Las Vegas Strip
CeeLo Green officially launched his Las Vegas residency with a spectacular Strip entrance featuring a flaming piano. His show 'Loberace' opens at Planet Hollywood Resort....
Radio’s Digital Sales Growth Turning Corner
Radio stations achieved 22% growth in digital ad revenues in 2012, gaining market share after three years of decline. The industry generated $370.7 million in...