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...
Charlotte Broadcast Hall of Fame to Induct Inaugural Class
Charlotte Broadcast Hall of Fame inducts inaugural class including WBT radio legends and WBTV pioneers. Ceremony honors 90+ years of broadcasting history in the nation's...