Urban Radio DJs Lack Leverage and Opportunity
Urban radio DJs face limited opportunities due to corporate restrictions and lack of leverage. Success requires building personal brand value beyond just keeping a job....
Tag : Radio Programming
Steve Davis Takes on New Role
Steve Davis has been promoted to Vice President of Programming for CBS RADIO's Washington D.C. market while continuing as Program Director of WPGC-FM 95.5 and...
Radio PD Needs Prayers
Industry veteran Michael Tee, Program Director at WXST 99.7FM in Charleston, SC, is receiving treatment for colon cancer and needs prayers from the radio community....
Jagged Edge Talks Gift and Curse of Radio
Jagged Edge discusses radio's impact on R&B music, responding to Jermaine Dupri's comments about artists catering to radio sound....
LOOK: it’s Joyce Sims
Joyce Sims, who created 80s R&B magic with Kurtis Mantronik of Mantronix, was recently spotted with veteran radio programmer Skip Dillard from WBLS/WLIB....
Internet Radio Beats Out Local Stations
Internet radio listenership surged 20.8% year-over-year, with 67% more people choosing streaming over traditional AM/FM radio due to better signal clarity and more programming variety....
Judge Glenda Hatchett Joins Rejoice Radio Daily
Judge Glenda Hatchett partners with Rejoice Radio Networks to launch 'Judge Hatchett Daily,' a two-minute empowerment feature debuting in August....
Trey Songz Works Out with K104 Listeners
K104 Dallas Program Director Geo Cook created a successful summer workout event featuring R&B star Trey Songz and listeners....
CHRIS EBBOTT NAMED PROGRAM DIRECTOR FOR KRTH IN LOS ANGELES
Chris Ebbott has been named program director for K-EARTH 101 (KRTH 101.1 FM) in Los Angeles, effective July 16. The veteran programmer returns to CBS...
Rick Thomas on Programming Strategy at 92.3 AMP and The Wave
CBS Radio programmer Rick Thomas discusses his move from LA's KTWV to New York's 92.3 AMP Radio, sharing insights on format transitions and programming strategy....
Programmers Chime in on the lack of New Urban DJs
Urban radio programmers discuss the challenge of finding new DJ talent despite eager young candidates and experienced veterans available for hire....
Music of Your Life Acquires iRadio Trademarks
Music of Your Life, Inc. acquires all registered iRadio trademarks, targeting connected car environment with celebrity DJ programming and Internet radio services....
Radio Facts “New Radio Star” Contest
RadioFacts launches New Radio Star Contest to find fresh radio talent and address the lack of Black radio announcers in the industry....
Fisher House Memorial Day Show for Radio
Fisher House Foundation offers 'Our Greatest National Treasure,' a three-hour Memorial Day radio special honoring fallen soldiers and supporting military families....
Radio Facts Celebrates Independent Labels & Companies
Radio Facts showcases successful independent music companies and entrepreneurs from April 14-May 15, highlighting industry decision makers in radio and publishing....
Radio Facts Quick 5, WBLS OM-Skip Dillard (WBLS and WLIB)
WBLS Operations Manager Skip Dillard discusses urban radio programming, industry networking, and the future of radio in this exclusive Quick 5 interview....
Radio Facts: Artist Education, Floyd Mayweather, Digital Success
Radio Facts discusses artist education, Ebro Darden leaving Hot 97, and Floyd Mayweather's latest issues with industry experts....
Ebro Darden exits PD post at Hot 97
Ebro Darden steps down as Program Director at Hot 97 to focus full-time on his morning show hosting duties. The radio executive chose creative work...
Mike Love Out at Cumulus
Veteran radio industry executive Mike Love has departed from Cumulus Media. Details surrounding his exit from the major radio company remain undisclosed....
Radio Facts Radio Show – Talking About Our Industry Podcast
Radio Facts launches new industry podcast analyzing radio and music business trends. First episode covers Grammy politics, hip-hop programming, and urban radio with industry experts....
Pamela Aniese Exits Nashville’s The Beat as PD and Middays
Pamela Aniese has exited her role as Program Director and Midday Personality at Nashville's The Beat hip-hop and R&B station due to changing direction....
JEFF SOTTOLANO NAMED DIRECTOR, PROGRAMMING, CBS RADIO
Jeff Sottolano has been promoted to Director of Programming at CBS Radio, effective January 2014. He will oversee programming for 126 stations across 27 markets....
Industry Icon Jerry Boulding Dies
Radio industry legend Jerry 'The Doctor' Boulding, 75, passed away on Thanksgiving evening after a brief illness. The Urban Network executive was known for his...
George “Geo” Cook Re-ups for Another 3 Years with KKDA
George 'Geo' Cook extends his role as Brand Manager/Program Director at Dallas urban radio station K104 for another three years. The legendary KKDA-FM continues its...
Ebro Darden & Mister Cee Make Radio History
Hot 97's Ebro Darden made radio history by publicly supporting DJ Mister Cee's sexuality over skills, sparking worldwide conversation about acceptance in hip-hop....