Townsquare Announces Acquisition Of 6 Radio Stations
Townsquare Media announces acquisition of 6 radio stations in Pittsfield, MA market from Gamma Broadcasting and Berkshire Broadcasting. Deal expected to close Q3 2017....
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Radio Broadcasters Unite in Chicago Once Again with Wintrust
Over 40 Chicago radio stations unite to air interview with Wintrust CEO Ed Wehmer about radio's advertising effectiveness. The coordinated broadcast highlights radio's power as...
Kelly Mac Exits Urban One Indianapolis
Kelly Mac exits Urban One Indianapolis after serving as Program Director and Afternoon Host for 106.7 WTLC and PD of sister station 1310 WTLC-AM....
‘Are Programmers Going Beyond The Single?’, Elroy Smith
KBLX programmer Elroy Smith discusses the lost art of playing non-single album cuts, praising Bruno Mars' 'Calling All My Lovelies' for its nostalgic harmony....
FCC Chairman Ajit Pai to Headline 2017 Radio Show
FCC Chairman Ajit Pai will keynote the Radio Luncheon at the 2017 Radio Show in Austin, Texas on September 6. Pai has been a champion...
Beasley Media Group Names New Format Captains
Beasley Media Group appoints four Format Captains to oversee Top 40/AC, Urban, Rock, and Country programming across stations, enhancing corporate support....
NAB Opposes Fair Play Fair Pay Act
NAB opposes the Fair Play Fair Pay Act that would require radio stations to pay performance royalties for music airplay, citing job losses and supporting...
Radio Facts Expands with New Site and Magazine
Radio Facts announces expansion with new All Urban Media site and magazine rebrand. The platform will focus on Black media coverage while maintaining its core...
Steve Harvey Moving Radio Show to Los Angeles
Steve Harvey is relocating his radio show from Atlanta to Los Angeles in May. J Anthony Brown will join the show as Harvey moves his...
Mix Group Grows Revenue in 2016, Promotes Fajardo
The Mix Group achieved 70% revenue growth in 2016, leading to Omar Fajardo's promotion to VP of Affiliate Relations. The Miami-based company serves 1,200 radio...
Terry Base out at Cumulus
Industry veteran Terry Base has departed Cumulus stations WMGL and WWWZ after several years. No replacement has been announced for the radio executive....
Digital Audio Advertising Surges as Strategies Shift
Digital audio listening is projected to reach 200 million users by 2019, with ad spending expected to grow 41% as advertisers shift from traditional radio...
Emmis Announces Third Quarter Earnings
Emmis Communications reported Q3 2016 results with radio revenues flat at $42.5M while exploring strategic alternatives for publishing assets and radio stations....
Beasley Broadcast Group Seeks Talent
Beasley Media Group announces multiple openings for radio talent including on-air announcers, board operators, and IT managers at urban stations....
Radio Facts’ Advice for Young Black Radio People
RadioFacts offers essential career guidance for young Black radio professionals navigating the music industry. Expert advice covers passion, avoiding negativity, and strategic career planning....
Kanye West Breakdown on Stage with Rant, Attacks Radio
Kanye West had a bizarre on-stage rant in Sacramento, attacking radio stations and calling out Beyonc�, Jay-Z, Drake, and DJ Khaled over industry politics....
CBS RADIO NAMES FRED BENNETT VP, GENERAL MANAGER
CBS Radio appoints Fred Bennett as VP and General Manager of Traffic Operations and Partnerships to build in-house traffic content for 117 stations....
CBS Radio Appoints New CFO
CBS Radio names Matthew Siegel as new Chief Financial Officer, effective November 14, as the company prepares to separate from its parent company....
Radio Facts Seeks Sales & Digital Writer
RadioFacts is hiring a sales person and digital industry writer. Both positions require industry experience and current connections....
Radio Facts Top 15 Urban Radio Stations & PDs 2016
Radio Facts celebrates top urban radio stations and program directors of 2016 through industry voting. Vote for outstanding Black radio stations based on leadership and...
Urban Radio Pro”s Quick Tips to Using “Leverage”
Urban radio professionals can create new opportunities by leveraging their experience, skills, and industry connections rather than waiting for jobs to come to them....
Radio Facts: Cathy Hughes on Tom Joyner Morning Show
Radio Facts gets mentioned on Tom Joyner Morning Show during Cathy Hughes interview. The recognition came after featuring Hughes in their Women of Color in...
Radio Facts Honors 2016’s Top Innovators in Urban Radio
Radio Facts honors 2016's biggest innovators and influencers in urban and Black radio, spotlighting industry leaders like Cathy Hughes and D.L. Hughley....
Radio Facts attends the Living Legends Foundation Dinner
Radio Facts attended the annual Living Legends Foundation dinner in Los Angeles, celebrating music industry veterans and providing financial assistance to industry professionals in need....
Radio Facts Women of Color in Radio: Entire Issue
Radio Facts presents a comprehensive special issue highlighting women of color making their mark in the radio industry. Celebrating the achievements and contributions of diverse...