Tag: breaking
Why Radio Programmers (PDs) Curse Record Reps Out
Radio Facts: So as of late, I've gotten several calls, texts, emails as well as seen posts on socials from record reps who have been distressed because they have been cussed out by the program directors of urban radio stations. If they have not been cussed out, they state the PD has gone off on them.
NAB Statement on Performance Royalty Legislation
In response to the introduction by Rep. Jerrold Nadler (NY-10) of the Fair Play Fair Pay Act, which would force broadcast radio stations to pay a performance royalty for musical airplay, the following statement can be attributed to NAB President and CEO Gordon Smith:“NAB respectfully opposes the legislation reintroduced by Rep.
Ryan Wilson Open Successful Private Club in Atlanta for Entrepreneurs
Radio Facts:
Without a doubt the best new business are created by passion and filling a void. A young Atlanta attorney, Ryan Wilson, worked diligently to fill a void in Atlanta. He found that there was a lack of space for black professionals and entrepreneurs to go outside of their home offices or office to work and socialize.
Nate Parker Demonstrates "The Root of Diversity"
Radio Facts: I can help but to be very proud of this black man and ANY black man or woman who, instead of belly aching and complaining, steps up the plate and DOES SOMETHING to create change. You can't rally black people to do anything unless its reactive. That's just our nature.
LOOK: Gary Bernstein at the White House with the President and the First Lady
Radio Facts: Congrats to my friends at syndication one. As many of you know I am a big fan of The Rickey Smiley show and I booked for the show in the early days.
TREND ALERT? Bloggers or DJs Breaking Records?
Radio Facts:
Bloggers are the new power media. Without question, the rules and the fooked up politics of the old fat bald editor journalism model are now dated and dying and while the stories are not always verified with bloggers, you can now get your news from hundreds of various perspectives and sources.
MOTOWN Celebrates: Marvin Gaye Would have been 70 April 2nd
Radio Facts: Santa Monica, CA: In the 50th anniversary year of Motown, April 2, 2009 will mark the 70th birthday of the late great Marvin Gaye. Sadly, April 1 will also mark the 25th anniversary of his tragic death the day before his 45th birthday.
PARAGON MEDIA STRATEGIES ADDS AUDIO IMAGING PRODUCER ZACH GILLTRAP
PARAGON MEDIA STRATEGIES ADDS AUDIO IMAGING PRODUCER ZACH GILLTRAPParagon Media Strategies is pleased to announce the addition of Zach Gilltrap, an award-winning Audio Imaging Producer. Gilltrap has provided sound design creative services to radio stations, networks, studios and including Paragon clients for 20+ years.
Nate Parker Demonstrates “The Root of Diversity”
I can help but to be very proud of this black man and ANY black man or woman who, instead of belly aching and complaining, steps up the plate and DOES SOMETHING to create change. You can't rally black people to do anything unless its reactive. That's just our nature.
Darcus Beese Named President Of Island Records
Renowned U.K. Music Executive to Join Universal Music Group's U.S. Label LeadershipUniversal Music Group (UMG), the world leader in music-based entertainment, today announced that Darcus Beese OBE, a renowned and iconic British music executive, has been named President of Island Records, where he will join UMG's U.S.
