iHeartMedia Indianapolis Names Kristy Beebe Market President
iHeartMedia names Kristy Beebe as Market President for Indianapolis, overseeing five stations including Hip Hop and R&B formats. She will manage programming and sales teams...
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WHUR Lands New Station to Expand the Quiet Storm
WHUR expands its 24/7 Quiet Storm format to 98.3FM, giving more Washington D.C. area listeners access to romantic slow jams as the heritage station approaches...
iHeartMedia Philadelphia Names Jeff Moore Market President
iHeartMedia Philadelphia promotes Jeff Moore to Market President and Chris Squire to Senior VP of Sales. Moore will oversee six stations including Hip Hop, R&B,...
Elroy Smith Has Message for the Industry After Exiting KBLX
Veteran radio programmer Elroy Smith exits KBLX after five years, sharing industry message about his successful tenure making the SF station #1....
WHUR Launches New Quiet Storm Sister Station
WHUR launches new sister station dedicated to the Quiet Storm format 24/7. The station honors late Melvin Lindsey's legacy as WHUR celebrates its 50th anniversary....
EXPLAINED: Radio FactsTop 10 Best Black DJs for 2020
RadioFacts reveals the Top 10 Best Black DJs for 2020 based on industry respect and craft mastery. List determined by asking industry professionals who they...
Urban One Promotes Divine Martino
Urban One Columbus promotes Divine Martino to Assistant Programming Director for WXMG Magic 95.5 FM and WJYD Joy 107.1 FM. The 20-year radio veteran will...
TOWNSQUARE Appoints Market President/CRO for Killeen-Temple
Townsquare Media promotes Ishmael Johnson to Market President/CRO for Killeen-Temple cluster, overseeing hip-hop station B106 and R&B KSSM-FM....
IHEARTMEDIA LAUNCHES HBCU HOMECOMING ON IHEARTRADIO
iHeartMedia launches month-long HBCU Homecoming Celebration on iHeartRadio, showcasing school pride and student achievement across Hip Hop and R&B stations nationwide....
92.3 The Beat LA: Great Station, Dark History
Discussion about 92.3 The Beat in Los Angeles reveals the station's complex legacy, including behind-the-scenes industry practices and promotional activities....
92.3 The Beat LA: A Great Station’s Dark Past
Historic 92.3 The Beat in LA had a complex legacy as a prominent urban radio station that faced discrimination issues despite its musical influence....
R&B Station’s Evolution Reflects Changing Music Landscape
Former radio personality reflects on working at an evolving R&B station from 1989-1998, witnessing format changes from rock to urban to hip-hop during the era...
Keith Sweat Extends Partnership with Premiere Networks
Premiere Networks renews long-term partnership with R&B legend Keith Sweat to continue hosting The Sweat Hotel radio show. The nationally-syndicated program reaches 3 million monthly...
Urban One Dallas: Veda Loca’s House Party at Majic 94.5
Urban One Dallas welcomes veteran radio host Veda Loca back with her new show 'House Party' on Majic 94.5, airing Fridays and Saturdays 6PM-12AM starting...
Hip Hop & R&B FM Signs K. Foxx and Marc Clarke
Digital radio station .100 Hip Hop and R&B FM signs major free agents K. Foxx and Marc Clarke to host midday and afternoon shows starting...
FAMILIAR VOICES RETURN TO 96.3 WHUR
96.3 WHUR welcomes back two familiar voices to the DMV market. Autumn Joi takes over middays while John Monds returns to host the Original Quiet...
iHeartMedia Backs Black Information Network, Names President
iHeartMedia launches BIN: Black Information Network, the first 24/7 national news service for the Black community with Tony Coles as president....
Digital and Radio Facts 2014 Top Urban AC Stations
Digital and Radio Facts reveals the top Urban AC radio stations of 2014, featuring legendary outlets like WHUR Washington, WBLS New York, and WDAS Philadelphia....
Vintage Black Radio DJs
Exploring the legacy of influential vintage Black radio DJs who served as community leaders and music pioneers. These legendary broadcasters shaped urban culture beyond just...
Vintage Black Radio DJs
Explore the legacy of legendary Black radio DJs who served as community leaders and cultural pioneers. These vintage broadcasters like Martha Jean the Queen shaped...
IHEARTMEDIA CHICAGO LAUNCHES HEALING TOGETHER
iHeartMedia Chicago launches Healing Chicago Together initiative across six stations including WGCI and V103 to support local nonprofits and businesses during coronavirus pandemic....
Radio Stations Playing Rickey Smiley Morning Show
Complete list of radio stations broadcasting the popular Rickey Smiley Morning Show across the country. Find your local station carrying this hit urban radio program....
Classix 107.9: Lady B Returns Afternoons
Philadelphia radio legend Lady B returns to afternoon drive time on Classix 107.9, hosting weekdays 2-7pm starting April 27, 2020....
Hot 92.3 LA Dumps Diana Steele Show
Hot 92.3 LA has discontinued the Diana Steele Show. The Los Angeles radio station made programming changes affecting the popular urban radio personality....
IHEARTMEDIA CHICAGOS 107.5 WGCI NAMES ZACH BOOG NIGHT HOST
107.5 WGCI Chicago promotes Zach Boog to Night Host for weekday 6pm-12am slot. The Gary, Indiana native takes over nights at the hip-hop and R&B...