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Grassroots Petition Aims to Preserve Historic WBT AM Transmitter Site in Charlotte

News DeskJuly 9, 2026

by News DeskJuly 9, 202601

The uncertain future of Charlotte’s historic WBT AM transmitter site has triggered a grassroots preservation campaign, raising critical questions for radio executives and rights holders...

Radio

HOT 107.9 Announces New Exciting Line Up Changes

Digital and Radio FactsSeptember 3, 2024May 9, 2026

by Digital and Radio FactsSeptember 3, 2024May 9, 202606

Atlanta's HOT 107.9 announces major programming changes with Incognito's show moving to afternoon drive and new HOT @ NITE show debuts with Fly Guy DC...

Music Business News

Radio One Philadelphia Welcome�s Shaila Scott

Digital and Radio FactsJuly 2, 2024May 9, 2026

by Digital and Radio FactsJuly 2, 2024May 9, 2026013

Radio veteran Shaila Scott joins Classix 107.9 WPPZ-FM in Philadelphia as midday personality. The 30-year broadcasting veteran previously hosted shows at WBLS New York....

Music Business News

Ludacris Celebrates Black Culture at Urban One Event

Digital and Radio FactsJune 25, 2024May 26, 2026

by Digital and Radio FactsJune 25, 2024May 26, 2026013

Ludacris celebrated Black culture at Urban One's Cannes event on Juneteenth, discussing representation and performing hits including a duet with Carmelo Anthony....

Music Business News

Welcome Liz Luda to Morning Mix on WLNK-FM

Digital and Radio FactsMay 7, 2024May 9, 2026

by Digital and Radio FactsMay 7, 2024May 9, 2026012

Radio One Charlotte welcomes Liz Luda to join Matt Harris on the newly rebranded Morning Mix show on WLNK-FM/Mix 107.9. The dynamic duo brings fresh...

Artists Reviewed

iOne Digital Relaunches Elev8 as Gen Z Wellness Hub

Digital and Radio FactsApril 4, 2024May 26, 2026

by Digital and Radio FactsApril 4, 2024May 26, 2026016

iOne Digital relaunches Elev8 as a digital wellness hub for Gen Z, featuring spiritual content and interviews with Christian hip-hop and R&B trailblazers....

Music Business News

Radio One Jock Sues Radio One and Hurricane Dave

Digital and Radio FactsDecember 20, 2023May 9, 2026

by Digital and Radio FactsDecember 20, 2023May 9, 2026037

Former Radio One Atlanta jock Shorty Mac files sexual harassment lawsuit against Hurricane Dave Smith. Urban One confirms independent investigation was conducted....

Hip Hop

Hip Hop: A 50-Year Journey – GlobalGrind & TV One

ShannOctober 13, 2023May 26, 2026

by ShannOctober 13, 2023May 26, 202609

Urban One presents Hip-Hop: The 50 Year Evolution, a roundtable celebrating hip-hop's anniversary with Fat Joe, Rapsody, King Combs, and Rayna Bass on TV One....

Singers

Dominique Da Diva: HBCU First Look 100

ShannSeptember 25, 2023May 9, 2026

by ShannSeptember 25, 2023May 9, 202605

Dominique Da Diva, host of The Dominique Da Diva Radio Show on Urban One, was named to the inaugural HBCU First Look 100 list alongside...

Music Business News

Urban One Inc’s Reach Media Announces Two New Pick-Ups

Digital and Radio FactsJune 8, 2023May 9, 2026

by Digital and Radio FactsJune 8, 2023May 9, 202604

Urban One's Reach Media expands Incognito's Posted on the Corner Show to Houston's KBXX and Dallas' KBFB. The syndicated show now reaches 16 markets nationwide....

Comedians

Rickey Smiley Birthday Beach Event by Urban Ones

Digital and Radio FactsApril 25, 2023May 9, 2026

by Digital and Radio FactsApril 25, 2023May 9, 202604

Urban One's Reach Media announces Rickey Smiley's First Annual Birthday Beach Blowout August 11-13 in Daytona Beach, featuring comedy shows and pool parties....

Music Business News

Urban One Inc. Buying 4 Stations from Cox Media Group

Digital and Radio FactsApril 11, 2023May 9, 2026

by Digital and Radio FactsApril 11, 2023May 9, 2026010

Urban One Inc. announces acquisition of four Houston radio stations from Cox Media Group, including 93Q Country and The Eagle. The deal expands Urban One's...

Radio

Frank Ski Show With Nina Brown Enters Syndication

Digital and Radio FactsApril 5, 2023May 9, 2026

by Digital and Radio FactsApril 5, 2023May 9, 202604

The Frank Ski Show with Nina Brown enters radio syndication with 12 markets including flagship WHUR-FM in DC. The show launched in February and airs...

Music Business News

Urban One: DJ Kyle Santillion Joins “The Morning Hustle”

Radio FactsMarch 1, 2023May 9, 2026

by Radio FactsMarch 1, 2023May 9, 2026010

DJ Kyle Santillion joins Urban One's nationally syndicated morning show The Morning Hustle after seven years hosting Chicago Morning Takeover....

R&B

Ralph Tresvant Hosts Love and R&B

Digital and Radio FactsFebruary 3, 2023May 26, 2026

by Digital and Radio FactsFebruary 3, 2023May 26, 202608

Ralph Tresvant, lead singer of New Edition, becomes the new host of Urban One's syndicated radio show 'Love and R&B' starting February 13....

Music Business News

Urban One Inc. Launches The Urban One Podcast Network

Digital and Radio FactsFebruary 1, 2023May 9, 2026

by Digital and Radio FactsFebruary 1, 2023May 9, 202604

Urban One Inc. launches new podcast network during Black History Month, featuring 10+ original shows and exclusive partnerships targeting BIPOC audiences....

Music Business News

Urban One’s Rebrands Interactive One to iOne Digital

Radio FactsJanuary 31, 2023May 9, 2026

by Radio FactsJanuary 31, 2023May 9, 202606

Urban One rebrands Interactive One to iOne Digital, launching a new era for the leading Black digital media company serving 24 million monthly visitors....

Music Business News

Urban Ones Expands Syndication for Amanda Seales Show

Radio FactsJanuary 23, 2023May 9, 2026

by Radio FactsJanuary 23, 2023May 9, 202607

Urban One's Reach Media expands The Amanda Seales Show syndication to Houston, Columbus, Richmond, and Charlotte markets after successful Philadelphia launch....

Radio

97.9 The Beat Launches Weekend Show Beat Invasion

Radio FactsDecember 9, 2022May 9, 2026

by Radio FactsDecember 9, 2022May 9, 202609

97.9 The Beat Dallas launches new weekend show Beat Invasion with Space Boi Fresh and DJ Poizon Ivy, featuring local artists, Afrobeats culture, and hip-hop...

Music Business News

Urban One: Alicia Keys Celebrates Black Culture

Radio FactsOctober 31, 2022May 9, 2026

by Radio FactsOctober 31, 2022May 9, 2026010

Urban One hosted an exclusive 'One Night of Black Culture' event featuring Grammy-winning performer Alicia Keys and celebrity panel discussions for advertisers and brand decision...

Industry Related News

Burrell Communications Appoints Tuwisha Rogers-Simpson VP

Radio FactsOctober 26, 2022May 9, 2026

by Radio FactsOctober 26, 2022May 9, 202606

Burrell Communications Group appoints Tuwisha Rogers-Simpson as VP of Brand Development. She brings expertise from National Museum of African American Music....

Radio

Danielle Brown Named VP, Client Services at Urban Ones

Radio FactsOctober 10, 2022May 9, 2026

by Radio FactsOctober 10, 2022May 9, 2026011

Urban One appoints Danielle Brown as VP of Cross Platform Client Services. Brown brings extensive media experience from BET, ESSENCE, and Time Inc....

Music Business News

Urban One Hires PR Veteran to Lead Corporate Communications

Radio FactsSeptember 26, 2022May 9, 2026

by Radio FactsSeptember 26, 2022May 9, 202604

Urban One announces Tony Robinson as VP of Corporate Communications, bringing 30 years of PR experience to lead messaging across all company brands....

Music Business News

Urban One, Inc. Appoints New Operations Manager

Radio FactsMarch 1, 2022May 9, 2026

by Radio FactsMarch 1, 2022May 9, 202605

Urban One promotes Erwin 'KAtt D' Hill to Operations Manager at Radio One Raleigh-Durham after successful interim role at Foxy 107-104....

Music Business News

Radio One Charlotte Flips Signals

Radio FactsMarch 1, 2022May 26, 2026

by Radio FactsMarch 1, 2022May 26, 2026014

Urban One announces frequency swap between WFNZ Sports Radio and 92.7 The Block in Charlotte. WFNZ moves to 92.7 FM while The Block relocates to...