HIP HOP MOGULS: RAGS TO RICHES – DAMON DASH
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Andrea Barone Promoted to Oversee Sales for HOT 97 and WRXP
Barone to Now Oversee Both HOT 97 and 101.9 WRXP Sales EffortsEmmis Communications New York has announced that effective immediately Andrea Barone has been promoted
OH NO: FCC Payola Probe Targets Spanish-language stations
The Federal Communications Commission has launched an investigation into payola allegations at some of the Rio Grand e Valley's most popular Spanish-language radio stations. But
B103.9 has a new a.m. show, Host “Big Mama” is a GUY!!!!
"The Drew Show" was dropped last Monday. Host Drew Steele, along with co-host Crista and sidekick Robert "Skittles" Kent, were let go. A new show
WOW: An Interesting Radio Idea for You
Craig Roberts is one of the lucky ones during this week of sadness and hardship in corporate radio: Not only did he get to keep
Will You Still be Working in the Industry in 5 Years?
Let’s face it, the industry continues to shift and change. While it’s been a great place to make money (or it least it WAS) it’s
Arbitron Boosts Cell-Phone-Only Sample to 15%
12.5 percent target set for year-end 2009, 15 percent by year-end 2010;Address-based sample frame introduced for cell-phone-only recruiting in all markets;Diary markets on schedule for
High-Demand Careers Offer $30 Per Hour for Economic Security
In just 60 minutes, you could earn enough to pay for a tank of gas, the cable bill, gym membership, or dinner out. Thirty dollars
Warner Bros. Cuts 7.5% of Workforce
Radio Facts: warner bros. continued the run of large media companies reacting to the economic climate by cutting jobs, saying it would eliminate about...
Sony to Unveil Restructuring Details
Sony(SNE Quote – Cramer on SNE – Stock Picks) plans to unveil details of its restructuring plan Wednesday or Thursday, include where job cuts will
Midday Diva Axed
After more than 20 years in the radio business, Leesa Mitchell has left the airwaves. Mitchell, who most recently was known as Magic 101.3’s Midday
CHANGE COMES TO 107.9 WRNB
Philadelphia, PA- Effective Tuesday, January 20, 2009 1pm (EST) 107.9 WRNB gave the city of Philadelphia what they asked for, which is a radio station
Jamie Foxx, Nas, Kerry Washington, Akon, T.I., Jeezy Join BET
Jamie Fox, Nas, Kerry Washington, Akon, T.I., Young Jeezy, Tatyana Ali and Jurnee Smollett Have Been Added to the Talent Line Up for Yes We
DJ Latest Reveals Card Ticket Issues – Phoenix
A popular Phoenix disc Radio DJey is demand ing answers after purchasing two tickets to the NFC Championship game he says never actually existed. Pete
OH NO: Group says radio host owes them money
The director of the Boys and Girls Club of Vineland claims local radio personality Brian “Corky” Warren, a Pittsgrove Township resident, stiffed the organization for
CAUGHT ON TAPE: Pregnant Woman Crashes on Radio
A woman calling in to take part in an Atlanta radio station's poll about breaking resolutions, crashed while talking to the station....
Syndication One’s Inaugural Radio Coverage of Obama
Popular comedian Rickey Smiley, gospel artist Yoland a Adams, progressive talk host Warren Ballentine and community leader Rev. Al Sharpton plan to host their radio
WHAT? Local Radio Stars Silenced
San Diego-based radio talk-show hosts have suddenly become an endangered species, leaving listeners with few places to hear chatter dedicated to both local politics and
OH NO: DJ Passes Out on the Air
This is not funny, but I guess the stress of not knowing what to expect in today’s industry is actually compromising the health some radio
WJZZ Format and Staff Out
Atlanta outlet WJZZ aband oned its format and staff...Details are not in just that PD Dave Kosh and Greg Fitzgerald are out.
Tavis Smiley’s America I AM Exhibition Debuts in Philadelphia
I just realized this morning that Tavis and Rickey have the same last name… wonder if they are related Tavis Smiley to Debut America I
Ebony Eliminates Long-Standing Management
There are now 2 historic events taking place in Chicago. Obama being the first black president and Ebony FINALLY updating their magazine!!!! Gloray! I don’t
Bizzy Bone Beaten and Robbed by Anti-Gang Employee
This is really not funny so I hope you are not laughing…. Is it not apparent after so many artists have been jacked for their
Erica Farber Leaving R&R
As the industry continues to shift and online media continues to dominate and grow, mainstream trades are making changes. R&R’s 16 year president and publisher
