Category : Radio
News, history, and coverage of the radio broadcasting industry, stations, and on-air personalities.
AG Harris Settles with Arbitron on Equal Radio Ratings for Minorities
California Attorney General Kamala Harris reached a settlement with Arbitron over discriminatory radio ratings methods that undercounted minority audiences....
DeDe McGuire Celebrates K104 Morning Show Anniversary
DeDe McGuire celebrates one year as K104 FM morning show host in Dallas while maintaining her role co-hosting the nationally syndicated Doug Banks Show....
ROBERT GLASPER’S “BLACK RADIO” DEBUTS AT #15
Robert Glasper's acclaimed album Black Radio debuts at #15 on Billboard Top 200, marking his first chart entry with impressive first-week sales of 20,854 units....
SUPERADIO LAUNCHES “DIGGIN’ IN THA CRATES WITH CHUBB ROCK
Hip-Hop legend Chubb Rock launches syndicated radio show 'Diggin' In Tha Crates' featuring classic 80s and 90s Hip-Hop and R&B through SupeRadio Networks....
Brownhornhit Out at WBLS
WBLS terminates music director position due to budget cuts. Program Director Skip Dillard will now handle both programming and music duties....
AMP Radio’s Carson Daly Signs Multi-Year Extension
Carson Daly signs multi-year contract extension with 97.1 AMP Radio after growing his morning show from 8th to 3rd place in LA market ratings....
Tom Lewis Former WYLD Owner Dies
Originally posted on 2011-12-27 09:56:51...
Radio Facts .com Review: PARIAH – Focus Features
RadioFacts reviews Pariah, Dee Rees' groundbreaking film about a young black lesbian navigating identity and family acceptance. Kim Wayans delivers a dramatic performance....
Atlanta’s V103 Makes Changes with Line-up
Elle Duncan exits Atlanta's V103 after multiple position changes at WVEE. The radio personality worked various shifts including sidekick roles and midday....
Chet Buchanan’s Toy Drive Collects Over 2,600 Bikes and Cash
Las Vegas radio host Chet Buchanan's 13th annual toy drive collected 2,647 bikes, 16 semi trucks of toys, and over $201,000 in cash and gift...
DJ Kut and Chaz Saunders Return to St. Louis Radio
DJ Kut and Chaz Saunders return to St. Louis radio on Foxy 95.5 after years away from local airwaves. Popular urban radio hosts resume broadcasting...
Tara Thomas Joins Radio One Cleveland as Marketing Head
Tara Thomas joins Radio One Cleveland as Head of Marketing and Promotions after an 8-month nationwide search. The veteran radio executive brings extensive experience from...
DANNY BONADUCE TO HOST MORNINGS ON 102.5 KZOK
Danny Bonaduce, former Partridge Family star, joins 102.5 KZOK Seattle as morning drive host starting November 14, 2011. The legendary TV and radio personality brings...
Arbitron Q3 2011: 6.1% Revenue Increase
Arbitron Inc. reported a 6.1% revenue increase to $105.6 million in Q3 2011, driven by PPM service expansion and contracted price increases....
WBLS Circle of Sisters Event (pic)
WBLS/WLIB's annual Circle of Sisters event drew 30,000+ attendees for concerts, seminars, and Steve Harvey's Family Feud Live show....
Clear Channel names MTV founder Robert Pittman as CEO
Clear Channel names MTV founder Robert Pittman as new CEO of CC Media. Pittman will oversee 850 radio stations nationwide with plans for aggressive growth....
Frank Ski Restaurant Pics
WVEE morning show star Frank Ski ventures into the restaurant business, showcasing how radio personalities can diversify beyond broadcasting careers....
On-Air Talent Releases Book Series on Urban Radio
On-air personality Marcus Chapman releases Sex Time And Radio book series, offering an inside look at Black radio in the '90s and 2000s with celebrity...
I Heart Radio Vegas: Gaga, Sting, J. Lo & More
Star-studded I Heart Radio festival at MGM Grand featured Lady Gaga, Sting, Jennifer Lopez, Usher, and Nicki Minaj promoting Clear Channel's new mobile app....
Def Jam Co-Founders Rick Rubin & Russell Simmons Speak
Def Jam co-founders Rick Rubin and Russell Simmons make rare joint appearance at NYC library to celebrate 25 years of the iconic hip-hop label....
CBS RADIO LAS VEGAS NAMES MARTY BASCH VP/Sales
CBS Radio Las Vegas appoints Marty Basch as VP/Director of Sales for their six-station cluster, marking his return after 20 years with the company....
98.7 KISS FM Celebrates 30th Anniversary
Legendary New York radio station 98.7 KISS FM celebrates 30 years with a reunion party featuring iconic DJs and alumni who pioneered hip-hop on FM...
Detroit DJ Jevon Hollywood Hit By Car
Detroit radio DJ Jevon Hollywood from WDTW/The Beat 106.7 was hit by a car and is in serious condition. The station asks fans to keep...
Should this Woman be working in radio? (vid)
Industry expert identifies untapped female talent for urban radio, praising her potential as morning show entertainment reporter with major market appeal....
Attorney Seeks Death Penalty for Christian Radio DJ Murder
District Attorney seeks death penalty against Ricardo Strozier for murdering Christian radio DJ Heath Jackson during home invasion in September....