Jim Trapp Named Program Director for X107.5 KXTE Las Vegas
Jim Trapp was named Program Director of X107.5 KXTE Las Vegas, beginning September 27, 2010. CBS Radio Vegas GM Dave McDonald praised Trapp's strategic experience....
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KPRS Cancels Steve Harvey… Rickey Smiley Show Steps in
KPRS cancels Steve Harvey's morning show as Rickey Smiley steps in as replacement. Steve Harvey transitions to Family Feud hosting while exiting urban radio....
Donnie McClurkin Radio Program Wins GMWA Crystal Mic Award
Donnie McClurkin wins GMWA Crystal Mic Award for best Syndicated Radio Program and launches new Gospel Gold daily and weekend shows, celebrating 5 years in...
Urban Stations Explore Alternatives to Struggling Show
Three urban radio stations are reportedly seeking alternatives to a struggling syndicated morning show due to host reliability issues and unapproved endorsements....
Earl Boston at Radio One Philadelphia
Earl Boston of EBI visits Radio One Philadelphia, meeting with key executives including Operations Manager Elroy Smith and Sr. VP Jay Stevens....
BAD TIMING? PD Dave Dickinson’s Contract NOT Renewed at WHUR
WHUR's winning Program Director Dave Dickinson's contract was not renewed despite maintaining top ratings. The DC station made the decision as competitor WMMJ undergoes major...
107.5 WGCI-FM PROMOTES AL B. SYLK TO MUSIC DIRECTOR
107.5 WGCI-FM promotes Al B. Sylk to Music Director, replacing Kenard Karter who moves to KMEL-FM San Francisco. The Chicago native brings extensive urban radio...
Brian & Chris Move to Weeknight Drive 7pm-Midnight
101.9 RXP promotes overnight radio team Brian and Chris to weeknight primetime 7pm-midnight slot. The duo moves from basement show to fill void left by...
BLIND ITEM: Did the PD Get Got, Corp Under Investigation?
Radio industry insider reveals two explosive situations: a program director's alleged scheme backfiring and a federal investigation into corporate practices....
Frank Ski on Music Industry & Cross Dressing Co-Host
Radio personality Frank Ski discusses the current state of the music industry and controversial topics about his co-host in candid interview....
Jim Ryan Named VP of Adult Contemporary Programming, CBS Radio
Jim Ryan has been named Vice President of Adult Contemporary Programming for CBS Radio, overseeing 14 AC stations including Fresh 102.7 New York and Fresh...
Big Tigger takes over mornings at WPGC
Big Tigger officially takes over morning radio duties at WPGC, replacing legendary host Donnie Simpson starting Monday in major programming change....
Marc Washington Joins 1075 WGCI as Executive Producer
Marc 'Marco' Washington joins 1075 WGCI as Executive Producer of 'Tony Sculfield & The Morning Riot.' The Chicago radio veteran previously produced shows at V103....
Duo Raises $2M for Jelli Jams: Radio Without Programmers?
Jelli Inc. raised $2M to revolutionize radio with crowd-sourced programming, letting listeners vote on playlists in real-time instead of traditional DJs....
Why Does Radio Ignore Seasoned Aritists When they Resurface?
Radio stations ignore seasoned artists who resurface due to ageism and tight playlists. Many veteran R&B and Hip-Hop artists now find success in the UK...
BO MATTHEWS NAMED DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL MEDIA
Bo Matthews has been named Director of Social Media for Clear Channel Cleveland while remaining Program Director for WMMS & 96.5 KISS FM, overseeing social...
RADIO TRENDS: Extinct? Ad Time? Cheap DJs?
Radio stations are shifting from full-time to part-time DJ slots to cut costs, while some DJs offer to work for half salary. Urban stations are...
Artists: Hit Records or Just Playing the Game
Music industry discussion explores whether artists focus on creating genuine hits versus playing industry games, with radio programmer insights on record quality....
Alan Furst & David Wood: New Emmis-Indy Radio Duo
Radio veterans Alan Furst and David Wood have been named to lead programming for Emmis-Indianapolis radio cluster. Furst becomes Director of Talk Programming and WIBC...
Urban Radio Faces Major Changes as Veterans Step Aside
Urban radio veteran Donnie Simpson faces potential departure from WPGC amid industry pressure to modernize programming and attract younger listeners that advertisers seek....
Local radio shows offer something different
Jacksonville radio hosts are bringing back authentic radio with original programming and diverse music discovery, offering alternatives to corporate playlists and algorithm-driven listening....
WHAT? Someone in radio is hiring”Internet radio, that is.
Internet radio is aggressively hiring while traditional urban radio stations struggle to survive in 2010. Pandora's mobile expansion and personalized playlists are revolutionizing how listeners...
Commercial Station Eliminates PD, Lets Listeners Control Playlists
CBS radio station KITS in San Francisco eliminates program directors and DJs, letting listeners vote online to control what songs play on air through Jelli...
OH NO: Chuck D Called me an Urban Radio Idiot
Public Enemy's Chuck D responds to RadioFacts publisher by calling him an 'urban radio idiot' in an industry debate about hip hop and radio....
Some Syndicated Shows I Like: CoCo Brother
CoCo Brother's inspirational radio show is now syndicated nationally through Syndication One, airing nights on inspirational stations across the country....