Category : Radio
News, history, and coverage of the radio broadcasting industry, stations, and on-air personalities.
Arbitron Mobile Launches Smartphone and Tablet Measurement
Arbitron Mobile launches smartphone and tablet measurement service in United States Syndicated, opt-in research panel to deliver insights into services, apps and Internet use of...
New Morning Show for 98.7 AMP Radio: Buck and Coop
98.7 AMP Radio Detroit launches The Buck and Coop Show as their new morning drive program starting April 9, 2012, featuring Buck Head and Sean...
Trayvon Martin: Race and Justice Conversation
ABC News hosted a town hall discussion on race and justice following Trayvon Martin's death, featuring Q-Tip, Mary Mary, and other celebrities calling for national...
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....
Buffalo Honors Late Radio DJ “Hound Dog” Lorenz
Buffalo honors radio legend George 'Hound Dog' Lorenz, a pioneering DJ who championed Black artists like Fats Domino and Little Richard in the 1960s and...
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....
5 Inside Reasons Why Radio Sucks
Industry insider reveals 5 key reasons why modern radio fails listeners, from excessive research to out-of-touch decision makers in urban and black radio....
TRAKTOR teases futuristic DJ station with analog-digital blend
TRAKTOR unveils a futuristic DJ station combining digital and analog mixing technology, set for Spring 2012 release. The innovative workstation bridges traditional analog controls with...
Industry Veteran on Career Growth and Mistakes
Music industry veteran with 25 years of experience shares essential career advice for radio and entertainment professionals, covering growth strategies and common pitfalls....
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....
Radio Facts Top 25 PDs Vote NOW
RadioFacts reopens its Top 25 Program Directors contest, seeking innovative PDs who think outside the box beyond just ratings. Winners announced November 28....
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....
Tavis Smiley Series on America’s Poverty Crisis
Tavis Smiley launches special programming addressing America's poverty crisis, featuring his nationwide bus tour with Cornel West. The series airs on PBS and radio, highlighting...
