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....
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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....
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....
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....
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....
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....
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....
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....
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....
Jade Novah and JR Join V103, Shaping Radio’s Future
Social media stars Jade Novah and JR join V103's new morning show, representing urban radio's shift toward digital talent with established audiences....
Scott Shannon Hosts 30th Radio Hall of Fame
Scott Shannon will host the 30th National Radio Hall of Fame Induction ceremony in NYC on Nov. 15, featuring presenters like Rush Limbaugh and Bruce...
Spanish Broadcasting System Leads Radio in Key Markets
Spanish Broadcasting System achieves #1 rankings across major markets including Los Angeles, New York, Miami and Puerto Rico. WSKQ-FM Mega 97.9 tops all Spanish-language stations...
Derrick Greene Named OM For Radio One St. Louis
Radio One St. Louis names Derrick Greene as new Operations Manager for 95.5 THE LOU & HOT 104.1. Greene brings extensive experience from iHeart Media....
Jeff Uzi D Anderson Exits WBAV/WPEG
Jeff 'Uzi D' Anderson announces his departure as Operations Manager from Beasley Charlotte's WBAV 101.9 and WPEG Power 98 stations....
SPANISH BROADCASTERS ON NIELSEN’S DECISION
Spanish Broadcasting System protests Nielsen's decision to retroactively remove Hispanic households from ratings, causing Spanish stations to drop from top 5 to 15+....
AM/FM Radio Remains Most Popular Audio Platform in America
AM/FM radio remains America's top audio platform with 93% of adults listening weekly, surpassing TV and smartphones according to Nielsen's report....
Smart Speaker Ownership Doubles Among PPM Users
Smart speaker ownership among likely radio ratings participants nearly doubled to 48% in six months. NuVoodoo's latest study shows one-third of adults now own smart...
Cliff Winston Funeral Information
KJLH radio colleague Cliff Winston's funeral services scheduled for January 4, 2018 at West Angeles Church. Viewing Wednesday at Angelus Funeral Home....
RadioFacts interviews Toshamakia Acevedo, radio personality on 102 JAMZ Greensboro and KS107.5 Denver, about her journey in radio since 2002 and what it takes to...
Industry Vet A.D. Washington has Died
Music industry veteran A.D. Washington has passed away, shocking colleagues and friends. The respected industry figure was caring for his father at the time of...
Black Radio Reunion NYC Pics
Black Radio Reunion NYC brought together industry professionals for networking and celebration. Photos captured memorable moments from this week's gathering....
