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iHeartMedia Indianapolis Names Leon Williamson Market President
ByKevin May 28, 2024

iHeartMedia Indianapolis Names Leon Williamson Market President iHeartMedia announced today that Leon Williamson has been elevated to Indianapolis Market President, effective immediately. iHeartMedia Indianapolis has a strong cross-platform presence and includes a number of iconic brands and franchises — both broadcast and digital — encompassing more than five stations (Q-95 Indy’s Classic Rock, Indy 103.3, Real 98.3, Fox Sports 1260, and Business News 97.5) comprised of music, talk and news formats. iHeartMedia has the leading consumer reach and influence across multiple platforms and delivers more live programming than any other media company. As Market President, Williamson will oversee the operations of all five iHeartMedia Indianapolis

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Elston Butler Exits Tavis Smiley’s KBLA Los Angeles
Bykeverix33 April 5, 2023November 11, 2025

Elston Butler Exit’s Tavis Smiley’s KBLA Los Angeles Los Angeles radio veteran Elston Butler has resigned from his position as President and General Manager of KBLA TALK 1580 in Los Angeles. His last day was March 31, 2023 “I have been in a master class working with Tavis Smiley for the last two years. I…

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Entercom San Francisco Q102.1 Appoints Billy Vidal to Music Director
ByKevin June 29, 2017

Entercom San Francisco announced today the appointment of radio veteran and current mid-day host, Billy Vidal, to Music Director on The Throwback Station, Q102.1 (KRBQ-FM). Billy has been an on-air personality on Q102.1 for over two years. The “Billy Vidal” show will continue to air weekdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Sundays from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

“This decision was very easy for me because Billy is the epitome of a professional whose knowledge of our format is unparalleled,” said Elroy Smith, Operations Manager and Program Director, Entercom San Francisco. “I am excited to continue to watch him grow.”

“I would like to thank elroy smith for this incredible opportunity and trust in me,” said Billy Vidal. “I have an extreme passion for radio and it’s an honor to work with such a dynamic team here at Entercom San Francisco.”

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B. Rock
ByKevin July 10, 2013

Digital and Radio Facts: Radio veteran; national voice talent including concerts and plays, McDonalds, Kmart, Best Buy, Target, and more; production, imaging, on-air voice talent, music director, program director

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Ron Paul Makes National Radio Debut With Courtside
ByKevin February 13, 2013

Digital and Radio Facts: Radio Facts: Fresh off of President Obama delivering his first State of the Union address of 2013, Ron Paul is about to hit the air waves. Ron Paul has been running for the office of the President for years and always falls short although he does have a legit following. Do…

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LL Cool J States Today’s Radio Makes you want to “Throw up”… and he’s right
ByKevin January 16, 2012

I don’t know how well this will sit with urban radio stations considering he has a new single out with Neo but LL is absolutely right and he is saying what MANY artists think and what I have been saying in this blog for years. I cannot defend my craft as a radio pro. …

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LL Cool J States Today’s Radio Makes you want to “Throw up”… and he’s right
Bykeverix33 January 16, 2012November 8, 2025

I don’t know how well this will sit with urban radio stations considering he has a new single out with Neo but LL is absolutely right and he is saying what MANY artists think and what I have been saying in this blog for years. I cannot defend my craft as a radio pro. …

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LL Cool J States Today’s Radio Makes you want to “Throw up”… and he’s right
Bykeverix33 January 16, 2012November 8, 2025

I don’t know how well this will sit with urban radio stations considering he has a new single out with Neo but LL is absolutely right and he is saying what MANY artists think and what I have been saying in this blog for years. I cannot defend my craft as a radio pro. …

Read More LL Cool J States Today’s Radio Makes you want to “Throw up”… and he’s right
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LL Cool J States Today’s Radio Makes you want to “Throw up”… and he’s right
Bykeverix33 January 16, 2012November 8, 2025

I don’t know how well this will sit with urban radio stations considering he has a new single out with Neo but LL is absolutely right and he is saying what MANY artists think and what I have been saying in this blog for years. I cannot defend my craft as a radio pro. …

Read More LL Cool J States Today’s Radio Makes you want to “Throw up”… and he’s right
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LL Cool J States Today’s Radio Makes you want to “Throw up”… and he’s right
Bykeverix33 January 16, 2012November 12, 2025

I don’t know how well this will sit with urban radio stations considering he has a new single out with Neo but LL is absolutely right and he is saying what MANY artists think and what I have been saying in this blog for years. I cannot defend my craft as a radio pro. …

Read More LL Cool J States Today’s Radio Makes you want to “Throw up”… and he’s right
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LL Cool J States Today's Radio Makes you want to "Throw up"… and he's right
ByKevin January 16, 2012

Radio Facts: I don’t know how well this will sit with urban radio stations considering he has a new single out with Neo but LL is absolutely right and he is saying what MANY artists t

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Skip Murphy Fills in For Tom Joyner in Dallas
ByKevin December 8, 2011

Radio Veteran skip murphy Returns to the Charlotte AirwavesRadio One, Inc. announced today that radio veteran and Charlotte radio legend skip murphy will be returning to the Charlotte airwaves beginning Friday, December 9, 2011. skip murphy will be filling in for Tom Joyner of the Tom Joyner Morning Show, heard locally on My 92.7 (WQNC),…

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Radio Facts .com Orignates and Ignites Radio DJ Contests from other Sources
ByKevin November 9, 2011

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The Industry Dot Biz .com Orignates and Ignites Radio DJ Contests from other Sources
Bykeverix33 November 9, 2011November 8, 2025

The Industry Dot Biz (radiofactsorg.wpengine.com) the most bold and most read urban industry online trade magazine is thrilled to see urban radio DJs getting the recognition they deserve since we started the Radio DJ contests in June of 2010 with The 2010 Top DJs of All Time. Several sites since then including NewsOne…

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The Industry Dot Biz .com Orignates and Ignites Radio DJ Contests from other Sources
Bykeverix33 November 9, 2011November 12, 2025

The Industry Dot Biz (radiofactsorg.wpengine.com) the most bold and most read urban industry online trade magazine is thrilled to see urban radio DJs getting the recognition they deserve since we started the Radio DJ contests in June of 2010 with The 2010 Top DJs of All Time. Several sites since then including NewsOne…

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