Industry Icon Irene Johnson-Ware has Died
Industry icon Irene Johnson-Ware, a beloved gospel radio legend who started her career in the early 1960s, has passed away. The veteran air personality was...
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Radio One Reduces Salaries by 10-20% Amidst COVID
Radio One announces 10-20% salary reductions for all employees due to COVID-19 impact. Cuts affect paychecks starting April 24 through September 30....
WVAQ DJ Loray Robinson Found Dead, Midday Host for 20 Years
WVAQ radio DJ Loray Robinson was found dead at her home during a welfare check. The longtime midday host served listeners for over 30 years...
Westwood One Launches “Nights with Elaina”
Westwood One launches Nights with Elaina, a new syndicated country radio show hosted by award-winning broadcaster Elaina Smith, premiering February 3, 2020....
Skyview Networks Seeks Producer, Nick Cannon Radio
Skyview Networks is hiring a producer for Nick Cannon's new nationally syndicated radio show targeting hip-hop formats. The position requires audio production skills and offers...
“For The Culture” – Diversity in Broadcasting Vol. 1
Broadcasting industry diversity challenges persist as people of color remain underrepresented in executive roles despite being talent and voice of urban culture....
Skip Dillard Gets FCC Appointment
WBLS and WLIB Operations Manager Skip Dillard receives two-year appointment to FCC's Advisory Committee for Diversity and Digital Empowerment....
Tom Joyner and Sybil Interviewed by Roland Martin at NABJ
Tom Joyner and Sybil discuss the Tom Joyner Morning Show's multi-location format in NABJ interview. The legendary radio host is retiring at year's end....
Radio’s Financial Future and Reduced Regulation
Industry experts discuss radio's financial future at Pillsbury's Broadcast Finance 2019 session, examining opportunities from FCC deregulation and relaxed ownership rules....
Byron Allen Acquires Bayou City Broadcasting
Byron Allen acquires Bayou City Broadcasting for $165 million, purchasing CBS, NBC, and FOX affiliates in Indiana and Louisiana markets....
Radio DJ Dies
WIIZ Radio DJ Fred Nice has passed away due to pneumonia. The radio personality's death was announced with funeral service details to follow....
Women of Color in Media Website Up
Radio Facts launches 'Celebrating Women of Color in Media' website to highlight and update information on women of color in the entertainment industry....
Angie Ange Makes Announcement at WKYS
Radio personality Angie Ange makes major announcement at WKYS, with industry insiders saying she's just getting started in her career....
NAB STATEMENT ON NOMINATION OF GEOFFREY STARKS TO FCC
NAB President Gordon Smith endorses Geoffrey Starks' nomination to fill Mignon Clyburn's FCC seat, supporting swift confirmation of Trump's selection....
Nielsen Achieves MRC Accreditation for Five Audio Markets
Nielsen gains MRC accreditation for five additional PPM audio markets including Columbus, Indianapolis, and Jacksonville, bringing total accredited markets to 30 out of 48....
AccuWeather’s Daily COVID Reports and Weekly Podcast
AccuWeather launches daily COVID-19 reports and weekly podcast series through United Stations. New programming includes 30-60 second updates and in-depth coronavirus analysis....
RadioFacts interviews Toshamakia Acevedo, radio personality on 102 JAMZ Greensboro and KS107.5 Denver, about her journey in radio since 2002 and what it takes to...
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....
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....
