Kizart Appointed to FCC Diversity Committee
Sherman Kizart, founder of Kizart Media Partners, has been appointed to the FCC's Advisory Committee on Diversity and Digital Empowerment for a two-year term....
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Cafe’ Mocha Radio Wins 1st Gracie Award!
Caf� Mocha Radio Show wins its first Gracie Award from the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation for Best Radio Special. The show joins prestigious...
FCC Chairman Ajit Pai to Headline 2017 Radio Show
FCC Chairman Ajit Pai will keynote the Radio Luncheon at the 2017 Radio Show in Austin, Texas on September 6. Pai has been a champion...
Tom Joyner Honored with INROADS Lifetime Achievement Award
Tom Joyner, nationally syndicated radio host and philanthropist, received the INROADS Lifetime Achievement Award for his dedication to advancing diversity....
J Anthony Brown Announces New Job on Steve Harvey Show
J Anthony Brown officially joins the Steve Harvey Morning Show as a full-time participant with expanded duties, sparking speculation about Steve Harvey's potential exit....
Emmis Announces Third Quarter Earnings
Emmis Communications reported Q3 2016 results with radio revenues flat at $42.5M while exploring strategic alternatives for publishing assets and radio stations....
CBS RADIO NAMES FRED BENNETT VP, GENERAL MANAGER
CBS Radio appoints Fred Bennett as VP and General Manager of Traffic Operations and Partnerships to build in-house traffic content for 117 stations....
CBS Radio Appoints New CFO
CBS Radio names Matthew Siegel as new Chief Financial Officer, effective November 14, as the company prepares to separate from its parent company....
Michael Baisden Returning to Radio
Michael Baisden is making his comeback to radio through syndication after an extended break from broadcasting....
CBS Corp. Proposes $1.46B Debt Financing
CBS Corporation announces $1.46 billion debt financing by CBS Radio Inc. in connection with separating its radio business operations....
U.S. Census Bureau: First Radio Commercial
The first radio commercial aired 94 years ago on WEAF in New York City, advertising Queens apartments for $100. Today, radio reaches 179 million Americans...
U.S. Census Bureau: First Licensed Radio Station
The first federally licensed radio station, 8MK (now WWJ), began broadcasting in Detroit on August 20, 1920. From 30 stations in 1922, radio grew to...
NAB Supports DOJ Decision on ASCAP and BMI Decrees
NAB supports DOJ's decision to maintain ASCAP and BMI consent decrees unchanged. Radio and TV broadcasters pay $500M annually to songwriters under current system....
Tuesday Radio Tip for Talent: The Art of Storytelling
Radio storytelling expert shares 5 essential tips for radio hosts to capture listeners through authentic narratives and theater of the mind techniques....
Radio Legend Vaughn Harper Dies
Radio legend Vaughn Harper has died after struggling with health issues. The veteran broadcaster was recently honored by his former station WBLS....
Emmis Announces First Quarter Earnings
Emmis Communications reports Q1 2016 earnings with radio revenues up slightly to $42.7M and operating income rising 13% to $8.6M due to cost cuts....
Radio StationLooking for PM Driver
Major urban AC radio station seeks PM drive host with personality and community engagement skills. Great opportunity at #1 market station....
Digital Futures Exchange Launches at NAB 2016
NAB announces Digital Futures Exchange at 2016 NAB Show to help radio broadcasters learn digital content strategies and drive new revenue through emerging trends....
Former Obama Campaign Analytics Chief to Guide CBS RADIO
CBS RADIO hires Michael Simon, former Obama presidential campaign analytics leader, as senior advisor to enhance data capabilities and develop political advertising strategies....
National Radio Hall of Fame Announces 2015 Presenters
The 2015 National Radio Hall of Fame announces prestigious presenters for their November 5 induction ceremony, featuring industry legends honoring radio personalities like Elvis Duran...
Cumulus Media Appoints Mary G. Berner as New CEO
Cumulus Media appoints Mary G. Berner as new CEO, replacing founder Lew Dickey amid company struggles and declining stock prices....
AWM to Honor Women in Sports at New York Breakfast Event
Alliance for Women in Media honors 11 leading women in sports including ESPN executives, WNBA president, and CBS producers at NYC breakfast event with career...
National Radio Hall of Fame Updates Voting
National Radio Hall of Fame reinstates public voting after 5 years, with Steve Harvey, Ryan Seacrest, Elvis Duran and Delilah nominated for Music Format On-Air...
The Layoffs for CBS Radio Chicago Have Commenced
CBS Radio has commenced nationwide layoffs affecting approximately 200 employees, with Chicago losing 9-10 positions including production and sales staff....
JODI MORNING SHOW JOINS USMN PROGRAMS OFFERING CRISIS AFFILIATION
Murphy, Sam & Jodi morning show joins United Stations programs offering free radio content to stations during coronavirus crisis. Award-winning show provides commitment-free programming through...