Ron deCastro Named VP and Market Manager at Beasley
Ron deCastro, former Hot 97 and WBLS executive, joins Beasley Media Group as Market Manager for Tampa Bay radio properties including WLLD-FM and WQYK-FM....
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Marvell Scott Controversy Raises Questions About His Actions
Radio industry insider Kevin Ross weighs in on the Marvell Scott controversy, Tavis Smiley's career trajectory, and the looming performance tax impact on radio stations....
Living Legends Dinner Celebrates Unity in Music Industry
The Living Legends dinner celebrated unity in the music and radio industry, bringing together seasoned veterans and newcomers for networking and connection....
Urban One Hires PR Veteran to Lead Corporate Communications
Urban One announces Tony Robinson as VP of Corporate Communications, bringing 30 years of PR experience to lead messaging across all company brands....
iHeartMedia Indianapolis Names Leon Williamson VP of Sales
iHeartMedia Indianapolis names Leon Williamson as Vice President of Sales, bringing 12 years of broadcast marketing experience from Miami and Urban One....
Paris Nicole Exits Urban One/Radio One
Paris Nicole has departed Urban One/Radio One after 12 years, most recently serving as Program Director for WPHI and WRNB in Philadelphia....
Music Veteran: 27 Years of Lessons Learned
Music industry veteran shares 27 years of hard-earned business wisdom, from radio to entrepreneurship. Key insights on mentorship, adapting to technology, and avoiding common pitfalls...
Angela Yee’s Exit: Timely and Smart
Angela Yee's departure from The Breakfast Club marks a smart career move as syndicated shows dominate radio. Her timing is perfect for launching her own...
Stacey Thomas Named Marketing Director at iHeartMedia Phila
Stacey Thomas has been promoted to Director of Marketing and Promotions at iHeartMedia Philadelphia, overseeing six iconic radio stations after 18 years with the company....
Greg Williams: Allegations Proven False
Greg Williams returns to Audacy after investigation clears him of allegations made by former announcer Johnny Sparks. The Rhythmic PD posts statement on Facebook....
Former Urban PD Needs Prayers
A former major market Black radio Program Director is critically ill and hospitalized in intensive care, prompting requests for prayers from the radio community....
Radio DJ Accuses Brand Manager of Advances
Radio DJ Johnny Starks alleges sexual advances by Power 93.5 FM Brand Manager Greg Williams in station bathroom, leading to his termination from Audacy....
Calococci Named Program Director of Sunny 106.3 FM
Tom Calococci has been named Program Director of Beasley Media Group's WJPT-FM/Sunny 106.3 in Fort Myers, beginning June 6, 2022. The veteran PD returns to...
Randy Cable Named Sales Director of Beasley’s Fort Myers/Naples Cluster
Randy Cable has been named Director of Sales for Beasley Media Group's Fort Myers/Naples Radio Cluster, overseeing sales for six radio stations starting June 2022....
Cumulus Taps New Morning Host on Memphis Country Station
Cumulus Media appoints Andrew 'Latty' Latimer as the new morning host for Memphis country radio station KIX 106. The Memphis native debuts May 31st....
Dion Summers: Programming and Talent Development
SiriusXM VP Dion Summers shares his journey from commercial radio to satellite programming, discussing talent development and running eight urban stations....
Caroline Beasley to be Featured at Radiodays Europe 2022
Beasley Media Group CEO Caroline Beasley will speak at Radiodays Europe 2022 in Sweden, participating in sessions about American regional radio and the audio summit....
CMG RADIO NAMES NEW COUNTRY AND ROCK CONTENT LEADERSHIP
Cox Media Group promotes Steve Stewart to Director of Country Content and Chris Lloyd to Director of Rock Content, overseeing 16 stations....
Cumulus Media Names Vice President of Adult Contemporary
Cumulus Media promotes 35-year radio veteran Chris Hoffman to Vice President of Adult Contemporary, overseeing 27 AC-formatted stations nationwide....
Why Do We Hide Our Success in the Black Community (video)
Exploring why success is often downplayed in the Black entertainment industry. Radio industry professional discusses the tendency to avoid ruffling feathers....
Cumulus Media Names Program Director for WJJK-FM, WNDX-FM
Cumulus Media appoints Mike 'Killabrew' Mondell as Program Director for Indianapolis radio stations WJJK-FM and WNDX-FM, effective May 2022....
Aircheck Archive: Kevin Ross, First Edition
RadioFacts launches Aircheck Archive, a new system to preserve radio industry's greatest DJs. First featured aircheck is from Kevin Ross....
Audacy Appoints Brand Manager for Newsradio 1080 KRLD
Audacy announces Drew Anderssen as new Brand Manager of Newsradio 1080 KRLD in Dallas. He brings 24 years of radio experience from Cox Media Group....
IHEARTMEDIA MINNEAPOLIS NAMES NEW VICE PRESIDENT OF SALES
iHeartMedia names Devon Doers as Vice President of Sales for Minneapolis market. Doers brings 26 years of media experience from Townsquare Media....
Cumulus Media Names Cindy Rollison VP, TN Market
Cumulus Media appoints Cindy Rollison as VP/Market Manager for Tri-Cities, TN following Debbie Caso's retirement after 43 years in radio....