Tag: fm radio
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Exploring the Legacy of the Record Player: Needles, Album Covers, and More
This past weekend, I went and purchased a bunch of Vinyl records and I was reminded of “The record store experience” that I once cherished. A Quick Look Back One of the fondest memories I have as a kid growing up in Buffalo, N.Y., ended up being my career choice as an adult. As of…
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Radio One Mourns Loss of Renowned Radio Personality
WTLC-FM RADIO ONE FAMILY CONFIRMS THE PASSING OF INDIANAPOLIS’ WELL KNOWN RADIO PERSONALITY It is with a heavy heart, that the WTLC-FM radio family confirms the passing of our beloved friend and radio legend Jerry Wade. Known on-air as “The Loverman” Jerry Wade, is undoubtedly, one of the most recognizable, faces and voices in Indianapolis…
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5 Great Indie Music Distribution Tips
Rising indie music stars have an interesting catch/2 these days when they confront the new entertainment market. On the one hand, any artist has a plethora of ways to reach fans and distribute and promote their own content between web pages, social media sites like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, and content sharing platforms like Youtube,…
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Spanish Broadcasting System to Acquire Orlando and Tampa FM Radio Stations From CXR Trust
Sale of WPYO and WSUN Will Fulfill FCC Divestiture Process for Cox Radio Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. (SBS), CXR Radio LLC, as divestiture trustee, and Cox Radio LLC today announced that SBS will acquire FM radio broadcast stations WPYO(FM) and WSUN(FM), two stations serving the Orlando and Tampa radio markets. The stations are held in…
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Kenny Diamond Inducted into Georgia Radio Hall of Fame
The late great Sidney Wood, aka “Kenny Diamond” will be immortalized as an inductee in the Georgia Radio Hall of Fame. The virtual awards presentation will take place Sept 14, 2020. See previous notice about is passing belowShortly before his death, Sidney Wood had been caregiving for his mother who died Dec 18th, 2019 and…
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George Floyd and his Murderer Derek Chauvin's former Employer have Radio Station Connection
Not sure if many industry people know this but the club that George Floyd and Derek Chauvin worked at was owned by Maya Santamari who ironically just sold the building a few months ago but she is also the owner and operator of La Raza 95.7 FM. The station had a power outage as a…
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George Floyd and his Murderer Derek Chauvin’s former Employer have Radio Station Connection
Not sure if many industry people know this but the club that George Floyd and Derek Chauvin worked at was owned by Maya Santamari who ironically just sold the building a few months ago but she is also the owner and operator of La Raza 95.7 FM. Photo Credit: KTSP.com Former club owner/LaRaza FM Owner…
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TheIndustry.biz 10 Best Black Radio DJs of All Time
In 2010, TheIndustry.biz did an industry poll of the Best Black DJs of All time … These are the 10 that made the list but I added some honorable mentions at the end. THIS IS A VINTAGE LIST, THERE ARE MANY GREAT DJS OUT TODAY AND WE WILL HAVE A NEW LIST SOON I have…
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The Industry Dot Biz 10 Best Black Radio DJs of All Time
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ENTERCOM LAUNCHES BIG 103 IN BOSTON
Entercom, a leading media and entertainment company and one of the two largest radio broadcasters in the U.S. today announced the launch of Boston’s newest radio station – BIG 103, “Music Unleashed,” effective immediately. The variety hits station on 103.3 FM will boast a vast music library spanning multiple music genres from the 1980’s 1990s…
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HOT 97 & WBLS Food Bank for New York City Fundraiser
Donates More Than 225,000 Meals for Community WQHT-FM HOT 97, #1 for Hip Hop and WBLS-FM 107.5, #1 for R&B surpass original goals of 97,000 and 107,000 meals, respectively, for Food Bank For New York City with a whopping grand total of more than 225,000 mealsdonated. Donations came from fellow New Yorkers able to help…
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DJ Commits Suicide After Being Laid off
The Industry Dot Biz: TheIndustry.biz Originally posted July 6, 2009. Music Industry History Popular Toronto alternative-indie DJ Martin Streek killed himself shortly after posting a suicide note on his Facebook page on July 6, 2009. […]
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How Should Indie Music Artists Distribute Their Work In 2020?
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ENTERCOM NAMES CHRIS OLIVIERO AS SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT AND MARKET MANAGER FOR ENTERCOM NEW YORK
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Edwin Hawkins Dies
Pleasanton, CA – Edwin Hawkins, the four-time Grammy® Award-winning leader of The Edwin Hawkins Singers’ 1969 million-seller, “Oh Happy Day,” died January 15th at his home in the Bay area, after a bout with pancreatic cancer. He was 74 years old. Gospel singer and four-time Grammy Award winner Edwin Hawkins died Monday at the age of…