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....
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Christmas Music: AC DJ & Board Op Steak Dinner
Radio veteran shares brutally honest thoughts on working holiday shifts at urban radio stations, playing repetitive Christmas music for 6-hour shifts during the season....
IHEARTMEDIA NEW YORK NAMES BERNIE WEISS MARKET PRESIDENT
iHeartMedia New York promotes Bernie Weiss to Market President and Steve DeLusant to Region Senior VP of Sales, overseeing iconic stations like Power 105.1 and...
WESTWOOD ONE HIRES NICK FOX AS COUNTRY DIRECTOR
Westwood One hired Nick Fox as Country Program Director for their 24/7 Formats division. Fox will oversee programming operations and manage talent for country affiliates....
Radio Facts at WBLS in New York
Radio Facts visits WBLS New York, celebrating Skip Dillard's FCC appointment and reconnecting with urban radio industry professionals....
Skip Dillard (WBLS and WLIB): First Day at FCC
Skip Dillard, veteran program director of WBLS and WLIB, begins his two-year term on the FCC's Advisory Committee for Diversity and Digital Empowerment....
Skip Dillard Gets FCC Appointment
WBLS and WLIB Operations Manager Skip Dillard receives two-year appointment to FCC's Advisory Committee for Diversity and Digital Empowerment....
NEW ADS URGE OPPOSITION TO PERFORMANCE TAX ON LOCAL RADIO
New advertising campaign launches to oppose proposed performance tax on local radio stations. The initiative aims to prevent additional fees that would impact radio broadcasters....
URBAN ONE, INC. APPOINTS NEW EXECUTIVES TO ITS SENIOR TEAM
Urban One, Inc. appoints C. Kristopher Simpson as SVP & General Counsel and Tony Spinelli as Chief Information Officer to strengthen leadership team....
Sybil Wilkes New Role After Tom Joyner Show Ends
Radio veteran Sybil Wilkes becomes Executive Director of Black America Web after the Tom Joyner Morning Show ends in December....
10 Solid Tips for Young Radio DJs, Radiofacts.com
Essential career guidance for aspiring radio DJs covering entrepreneurship, giving back to others, and using radio as a springboard for growth rather than getting comfortable....
Shawn Christopher Named Marketing Director at Cumulus
Radio veteran Shawn 'J Chris' Christopher returns to Savannah as Marketing Director at Cumulus Media, overseeing six stations including urban formats E93 and Magic 103.9....
Al Payne Named Program Director at WHUR 96.3FM
Radio veteran Al Payne has been named the new program director at WHUR 96.3FM in Washington, D.C., bringing over 20 years of programming experience to...
Radio One Jock Sues Radio One and Hurricane Dave
Former Radio One jock Feleg Abraham sues the company and Hurricane Dave Smith for sexual harassment. Urban One conducted investigation and terminated Smith....
Radio One DJ Sues Radio One and Hurricane Dave
Former Radio One DJ Feleg Abraham 'Shorty Mac' files sexual harassment lawsuit against Hurricane Dave Smith. Urban One confirms investigation led to Smith's termination....
Townsquare’s Local First Focus Expands Sales
Townsquare Media appoints Peter Bowen as Director of Sales for Cedar Rapids/Iowa City cluster, leading KHAK-FM and KRNA-FM radio stations....
Radio Facts at the Long Beach Jazz Festival with KJLH
Radio Facts founder Kevin Ross attended the Long Beach Jazz Festival as a special guest of KJLH Program Director Jamillah Muhammad, enjoying VIP treatment and...
Radio’s Financial Future and Reduced Regulation
Industry experts discuss radio's financial future at Pillsbury's Broadcast Finance 2019 session, examining opportunities from FCC deregulation and relaxed ownership rules....
Cumulus Media Promotes PD to OM
Cumulus Media promotes Jay Michaels to Operations Manager for five Shreveport radio stations while continuing as Program Director for Q97.3....
Rick and Sasha Get Tom Joyner Stations in 2020
Tom Joyner's stations will be divided among multiple shows in 2020, with Rick and Sasha taking over the Cumulus portion while Rickey Smiley replaces the...
Headkrack from The Rickey Smiley Show Announces 2020 Venture
Headkrack announces his own syndicated radio show launching in 2020, splitting from The Rickey Smiley Morning Show as Tom Joyner retires....
Program Director Out
Program Director Nate Bell has departed from Detroit's WJLB radio station. Sources confirm the change happened today, though full details remain unclear....
PD Exits Cumulus Station
Cathe Barlow has exited Cumulus' WDLT in Mobile, Alabama due to budget cuts. E.J. Grieg from sister station WBLX will replace her as Program Director....
Getting Your First Placement at a Radio Station
Breaking into radio requires starting small with internships, building industry connections, and approaching stations directly. Work experience matters more than qualifications in this competitive field....
Radio May Want to Duplicate What V103 in Atlanta Just Did
V103 Atlanta is leading a radio industry shift by hiring social media stars like Jade Novah instead of traditional DJs. This strategy leverages existing fan...