WQHT Hires Megan Ryte for Middays
WQHT-FM (Hot 97) hires Megan Ryte for weekday midday slot from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. She brings experience from Houston radio stations and Miami...
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Beasley Media Group hires Jamillah “Jam” Muhammad
Beasley Media Group Charlotte appoints veteran radio programmer Jamillah 'Jam' Muhammad as Operations/Program Director of WPEG/Power 98 and WBAV/V101.9....
Taraji P Henson appears on Angie Martinez Show
Taraji P. Henson sits down with Angie Martinez for an engaging radio interview showcasing both personalities' natural charisma and communication skills....
Doc Wynter on Los Angeles Radio Programming Leadership
iHeartMedia launches Real 92.3 as LA's new mainstream urban station with Doc Wynter as programmer. Station debuts playing 10,000 hip hop and R&B songs....
Urban Radio Program Directors: Industry Power Players
Urban radio program directors are the unsung heroes behind successful radio stations, responsible for playlist decisions, ratings, and market success. These industry power players remain...
Cipha Sounds Exits Hot 97, States Frustration
Veteran radio DJ Cipha Sounds exits Hot 97 after 17 years, expressing frustration over being passed over for Angie Martinez's permanent replacement position....
WQHT Hot 97 Welcomes Nessa as New Afternoon Drive Host
WQHT Hot 97 announces Nessa as new afternoon drive host, taking over the 3-7 PM slot alongside DJ Enuff. The station also welcomes Pio Ferro...
WPHI Philly Cleans House New Format
WPHI Philadelphia cleared its air staff to launch classic hip-hop format Boom Radio. The station is transitioning with new staff announcements expected....
Urban Radio DJs Lack Leverage and Opportunity
Urban radio DJs face limited opportunities due to corporate restrictions and lack of leverage. Success requires building personal brand value beyond just keeping a job....
KDAY Recruits Hip Hop Veteran as New On-Air Personality
KDAY 93.5 FM announces Xzibit as host of new show 'Open Bar Radio.' The platinum rapper and MTV's 'Pimp My Ride' host brings his brand...
The Breakfast Club plays Floyd Mayweather
The Breakfast Club radio show featured Floyd Mayweather reading radio station drops on air. The boxing champion's voice was heard delivering promotional segments....
DJ Skee Recruits Top Tier Team to Redefine Radio
DJ Skee launches DASH, a revolutionary digital radio platform featuring 50 live channels, top DJs, and zero commercials. The platform aims to redefine radio with...
Popular DJ Quits Radio
Veteran DJ Skee quits radio after 12 years, citing corporate constraints and repetitive programming. The former KISS FM host calls out industry problems....
Jay Dixon Appointed Program Director of WQHT Hot 97 FM
Jay Dixon has been named Program Director of WQHT Hot 97 FM, taking over from his interim role after Ebro Darden stepped down in March...
KDAY 93.5FM Hits Strongest Ratings in 2 Years
KDAY 93.5 FM achieved its strongest quarterly ratings in 2 years, reaching 1.17 million listeners with significant growth in key demographics....
Quick Radio News: Raphael, Mary, Coca-Lani, Tyrene
Radio industry updates featuring new programming director appointments at urban stations including Mary K at Old School 105.3 Charlotte and personnel changes at major markets....
2014 Advice for Urban Radio Talent
Essential career advice for urban radio DJs in 2014, focusing on leveraging social media success and building career independence in the changing radio industry....
KDAY 93.5 FM Hits Record 1.16M Cume in April
KDAY 93.5 FM reaches 20-month high with 1.16 million weekly listeners in April Nielsen ratings. Southern California's hip-hop station shows 78% growth in key demographics....
Flowers to the Living: Praise an Industry Person You Love
Urban programmer KJ Holiday's sudden passing highlights the importance of celebrating industry professionals while they're alive. Radio Facts invites readers to honor living music industry...
Programmers Chime in on the lack of New Urban DJs
Urban radio programmers discuss the challenge of finding new DJ talent despite eager young candidates and experienced veterans available for hire....
Urban Radio Desperately seeking New Talent in a Dry Pool
Urban radio programmers struggle to find new talent as corporate restrictions limit DJs' ability to market themselves and build audiences....
KPRS-FM Seeks New Co-Host for Morning Show in Kansas City
KPRS-FM Hot 103 Jamz in Kansas City is seeking a new morning show co-host with 2+ years experience. The urban radio station wants talent to...
Meruelo Media Saves KDAY
Meruelo Media completes purchase of KDAY 93.5 FM, saving the iconic Los Angeles hip-hop radio station that launched careers of Dr. Dre, Ice Cube, and...
Steve Hegwood Expands “Streetz” Radio Brand to Charlotte
Radio entrepreneur Steve Hegwood expands his successful Streetz radio brand to Charlotte, NC with Streetz 103.3. The new station will feature local programming tailored specifically...
Peep the “This Is Hot97 – After Hours” – Recap
Peter Rosenberg, Miss Info, and Ebro recap the VH1 'This Is Hot97' show. Watch the After Hours show every Monday at 11pm EST on hot97.com....