Category : Radio
News, history, and coverage of the radio broadcasting industry, stations, and on-air personalities.
WGCI, V103 & Inspiration 1390 Host Election Day Parties
Chicago radio stations WGCI, V103, and Inspiration 1390 host Election Day parties across the city with live DJs and radio personalities covering election results....
Derrick Corbett Picked To Program WUSL & WDAS:
Derrick 'DC' Corbett has been named Director of Urban Programming for WUSL Power 99 and WDAS Philadelphia, replacing Ken Johnson in the role....
Skip Dillard Restores Radio Station Order at WBLS
WBLS Program Director Skip Dillard kept the station on air during Hurricane Sandy using generator power, while helping listeners find essentials and rides to polls....
WAKS-FM Addition to Arbitrons PPM Cleveland Market
WAKS-FM maintains steady performance in Cleveland's Arbitron PPM ratings with 4.6-4.8 average share from August-October 2012....
Happy Halloween Rap from the Steve Harvey Morning Show
The Steve Harvey Morning Show created an animated Halloween rap video for the holiday. Check out this entertaining seasonal content from the popular radio show....
Top Radio Corporations by Urban Radio Pro Ratings
CBS Radio and Service Broadcasting rank highest among urban radio professionals, with employees praising their treatment of Black radio staff unlike larger corporations....
Avant & KeKe Wyatt Top 10 Urban AC Charts w/ “Your & I”
Avant and KeKe Wyatt's collaboration 'You & I' breaks into the top 10 on Urban AC charts at #10 with 860 spins, showing strong momentum...
HOLLYWOOD BLACK FILM FESTIVAL: OPENING NIGHT, PANELS & PARTNERSHIPS
The Hollywood Black Film Festival kicks off October 25-28, 2012 at The W Hotel featuring opening film 'Note To Self' with Christian Keyes and LeToya...
Coors Light Night Rules Cruise & Concert w/ DJ Craze
Coors Light hosts exclusive Night Rules cruise and concert in NYC featuring DJ Craze and electro pop duo 3OH!3. The invitation-only event includes a Circle...
Erica Farber & Don Cornelius Win Giants of Broadcasting Award
Don Cornelius, creator of Soul Train, received the Giants of Broadcasting Award posthumously. His son Tony Cornelius accepted the honor at the ceremony....
Z100’s Jingle Ball 2012: Holiday Concert
Z100's Jingle Ball 2012 returns December 7 at Madison Square Garden with Justin Bieber, Taylor Swift, One Direction, and more stars for NYC's biggest holiday...
Radio Facts 2012 Top 10 Urban/UAC PD Contest Nominees
RadioFacts announces final nominees for 2012 Top 10 Urban and Urban AC Program Director contest. Voting begins next Friday with winners announced after Presidential campaign....
Alicia Keys “Girl on Fire” Rises on Urban AC Charts
Alicia Keys' 'Girl on Fire' climbs from #8 to #7 on Urban AC charts with a massive 362-spin increase. The track gained significant momentum on...
FRESH 102.5 Hires Trish Gazall for Morning Co-Host
Fresh 102.5 in St. Louis hires Trish Gazall to co-host mornings with Vic Porcelli starting October 23, 2012. The duo previously worked together on WVRV...
Radio Vet Kesha Monk Tells her Story, Creates Blog
Radio veteran Kesha Monk shares her personal health journey and struggle with undiagnosed medical issues while working without insurance in radio....
Chuck D Calls on Program Directors to Leave the “Plantation”
Chuck D of Public Enemy calls out Black radio music directors on Twitter, urging listeners to prevent them from working for 'plantation owners' who force...
Angie Stone Visits WBLS’s Skip Dillard (WBLS and WLIB)
Angie Stone recently (Sat) performed at WBLS "Circle of Sisters" shown with PD/om Skip Dillard (WBLS and WLIB)....
Radio Pics, Doc Wynter and Dionne Burkette
Candid radio photos featuring Doc Wynter, Vince, Jo Jo, Tamar, and Dionne Burkette with 50 Cent capture behind-the-scenes moments in urban radio....
Radio Facts’ Top Urban Programmers Contest
Radio Facts launches first annual contest celebrating top urban and urban AC programmers. Industry professionals vote based on leadership and creativity, not ratings....
Missy Elliott Breaks It Down w/ DJ Whoo Kid
Missy Elliott sits down with DJ Whoo Kid to discuss 50 Cent, her new album, Aaliyah and more. The candid interview covers her latest projects....
Miguel Wakes His A$$ Up w/ The Breakfast Club Radio Show
Miguel appears on The Breakfast Club radio show to discuss his latest projects and career updates. The R&B star opens up about new music and...
RadioFlicks: Juicy J Stops by Charlotte’s WPEG
Juicy J visited Charlotte's WPEG radio station to promote his new single 'Bandz A Make Her Dance' before performing at Club 935....
The Breakfast Club Talks Gun Play’s Fight with 50 Cent’s Crew
Gun Play discusses his altercation with 50 Cent's crew during an exclusive interview on The Breakfast Club radio show, revealing details about the conflict....
K104/Dallas Seeks Morning Show Sidekick
K104 Dallas seeks full-time morning show sidekick to join DeDe McGuire and Lady Jade. Service Broadcasting welcomes all applicants for on-air personality position....
Anthony Hamilton “Pray For Me” Climbs Urban AC Charts
Anthony Hamilton's "Pray For Me" climbs to #2 on Urban AC charts with 2,112 spins, trailing only Anita Baker's "Lately" in the latest Mediabase rankings....
