Beasley Media Group Founder George G. Beasley Passes Away
George G. Beasley, founder and executive chairman of Beasley Media Group, has passed away after leading the radio company for 60 years. The broadcasting pioneer...
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Saga Communications Q1 Revenue Drops
Saga Communications reported Q1 2021 revenue fell to $22.3 million from $26.1 million last year amid ongoing market uncertainties....
Townsquare Names Jeff Luckoff Regional President, Michigan
Townsquare Media promotes Jeff Luckoff to Regional Market President/CRO for Michigan, expanding his role from Grand Rapids to oversee statewide operations....
WHUR-FM to receive NAB Crystal Heritage Award
WHUR-FM receives prestigious NAB Crystal Heritage Award for exceptional community service. Only nine other stations have earned this honor....
Entercom, Cubs Extend Broadcast Deal
Entercom extends partnership with Chicago Cubs, keeping 670 The Score as flagship radio station. Deal includes Cubs Radio Network management across six states....
Black Radio Hall of Fame Inducts Shirley Ellis
Fort Valley State University's Shirley Ellis, known as 'Mama Mia,' will be inducted into the Black Radio Hall of Fame after 30 years in radio....
Entercom and Baltimore Orioles Renew Broadcast Partnership
Entercom and Baltimore Orioles extend their broadcast partnership, keeping 105.7 The Fan as the team's flagship radio station with coverage across 40+ stations....
Andy Winford Brings Country Programming Expertise to Cumulus
Andy Winford appointed as Program Director of 93.7 KISS Country in Fresno while continuing dual role at KAT Country 103 in Stockton/Modesto for Cumulus Media....
Last Call for Online Announcements
Benztown and P1 Media Group announce final voting deadline for Coronavirus Radio Ideas Awards. Radio professionals have until Sept 17 to vote on innovative COVID-19...
How I Built Resilience: Live with Cathy Hughes
Cathy Hughes, founder of Urban One radio network, discusses Black Lives Matter impact and COVID-19 challenges for Black entrepreneurs....
Comedians, Singers & Gospel Artists Aren’t Broadcasters
Radio industry veteran argues comedians and entertainers with radio shows shouldn't be called 'experienced broadcasters' without paying dues in radio trenches....
Sybil Wilkes: Media & Community Impact
Sybil Wilkes, co-host of the nationally syndicated Tom Joyner Morning Show, was celebrated for her media impact and community service in 2015....
Cumulus Appoints Kelly Mac as PD
Cumulus Media appoints award-winning broadcaster Kelly Mac as Program Director of Urban AC station KTCX-FM/Magic 102.5 in Beaumont, bringing nearly 20 years of experience....
GeoBroadcast Expands MaxxCasting in Boston
WXLO FM becomes latest MaxxCasting licensee in Boston, improving signal coverage to reach one million new listeners across Suffolk and Middlesex counties....
Core Communications Ends Agreement
Core Communications ends local marketing agreement for WTBS Mix 87.7 Atlanta, effective January 31, 2019, to focus on expanding Streetz brand....
Urban One Q4 Results: Mixed Revenue Trends
Urban One reports mixed Q4 2017 results with 4% revenue decline to $109M, offset by strong digital growth from Bossip, Madame Noire acquisitions....
Smart Speakers Give Commercial Radio New Life
Smart speakers like Amazon Alexa may revive commercial radio in homes after 20+ years. New report shows how voice assistants create opportunities for broadcasters....
2017 NAB Marconi Awards Winners Announced
Winners of the 2017 NAB Marconi Radio Awards were announced at the 28th annual ceremony in Austin. The prestigious awards recognize excellence in radio broadcasting....
Carl Conner Funeral Informaton
Radio broadcasting veteran Carl Conner Sr. passed away June 23rd after 47 years in the industry. His funeral service will be held July 8, 2017...
BBA Honors Clarence Avant and Lee Bailey
The Black Business Association honors music executive Clarence Avant and radio pioneer Lee Bailey during Black Music Month at their June 20 awards dinner in...
National Radio Hall of Fame Announces 2017 Nominees
National Radio Hall of Fame announces 2017 nominees with voting beginning today. 24 nominations across six categories include Bobby Bones, Ryan Seacrest, and Donnie Simpson....
KDAY and Raider Nation Announce Exclusive Deal
KDAY 93.5 FM becomes the exclusive Silver and Black FM flagship radio station in Southern California, broadcasting Raiders games with special programming....
Westwood One Enhances ROI for Local Stations with New Tools
Westwood One launches new cognitive audio platform with Veritone to help local radio stations optimize ROI through automated content capture and real-time advertising solutions....
Leverage Your Success and Outsource Weaknesses for Growth
Learn how radio professionals can leverage past success and outsource weaknesses to build new opportunities. Features success stories from industry veterans who pivoted careers....
National Radio Hall of Fame Announces 2016 Nominees
The National Radio Hall of Fame announces 24 nominees for 2016 induction across six categories. Industry voting begins with inductees to be announced July 11....