5 New Reasons to Join RFSN: DJs, Air Checks, PDs
1. Several People have found work and Jobs being a member of RFSN. As the industry begins to open up more and the online community...
Nate Quick’s Untimely Death Shows Listener’s Interest in DJs
For many years, urban radio has tried desperately to claim the music as the star of the station… I think this came about via constipated...
Urban Industry’s 1st Social Network: RFSN
1. You never know where you will be tomorrow. Networking is paramount but opportunities are limited in today’s industry. RFSN is the first urban industry...
Michael Jackson Dominates Charts Again With 1.1M Albums
BILLBOARD Reports The King of Pop dominates the Nielsen SoundScan and Billboard charts yet again. Based on preliminary sales numbers from Nielsen SoundScan, Michael Jackson’s...
Elroy Smith in Philadelphia Enquirer: Industry State
One of Radio Facts favorite innovative urban programmers Elroy Smith is featured in the Philadelphia Enquirer this weekend and he talks about the state of...
BUSTED: Should Tom Joyner Be Embarrassed by Video?
Tom Joyner 's video thanking listeners for their support in getting his radio show back on the air in Chicago appears to be a bit...
WOW: Industry Legend Goes LEFT
A legend in the industry who chooses to remain anonymous sent this comment to me about the industry today. What do you think? (video of...
OH NO: It Came and Went? Streetz 102.9 is Off the Air
See what time you read it here then watch the other pu..y trades copy the story from us (they could AT LEAST give us credit)...
Hegwood Hiding? AJC Tracks Down Streetz 102.9
Rodney Ho, the Atlanta Journal and Constitution’s media reporter informed us yesterday that he went by to ask Steve Hegwood a few questions about Streetz...
Twee Fall Down but Twee Get Up: Donnie McClurkin
There are some thing’s you just KNOW but … Gospel person Donnie McClurkin promotes “We All Are On” anyway at J&R Music and Computer World...
Police Bust Alleged Gang-Promoting Radio Station
ORLANDO, Fla. – Gang units with the Orange County Sheriff’s Office arrested two men they said were illegally broadcasting a gang-promoting radio show. The sheriff’s...
OH NO: DJ Electrocuted Last Year Died and gets Reunion bash
The Washington Inn is hosting an ’80s party this Saturday to benefit a disc Radio DJey who died last year. Party Force Entertainers & DJs,...
PluggedIn-Public radio goes hi-tech to raise cash
U.S. public radio stations are looking to thumb-sized, high-tech gadgets to help raise money and make it easier for on-the-go listeners to access their programming....
Indie 103.1: Has Radio Run Its Course
Southern California residents were saddened to learn that Indie 103.1, a long-running radio station known for playing the edgy music that "corporate" stations wouldn't touch,...
Is Christmas Overrated?
Looking at the suicides and the tragedies that have taken place during Christmas, I was left to ponder…. Is Christmas overrated? I for one had...