Rickey Smiley Extends Deal with Reach Media
Rickey Smiley extends his award-winning morning radio show deal with Reach Media for five more years. The agreement also includes launching The Rickey Smiley Podcast...
Tag : Urban One
AUDACY PARTNERS WITH URBAN ONE ON CONTENT DISTRIBUTION
Audacy announces content distribution partnership with Urban One, adding 57 urban radio stations in 13 markets to its digital platform. The deal brings the total...
MEDIACO NAMES NEW EXECUTIVE: RAHSAN LINDSAY
MediaCo appoints Rahsan-Rahsan Lindsay as CEO of HOT 97, WBLS, and Fairway Outdoor, effective July 1, 2021. Bradford Tobin named President and COO....
Urban One Wins License for Only Black-Owned Casino
Urban One wins license for $600 million ONE Casino + Resort in Richmond, becoming the only Black-owned casino in the country. The project will feature...
URBAN ONE DALLAS LAUNCHES NEW LINEUPS
Urban One Dallas relaunches 97.9 The Beat with new programming lineup featuring Big Bink as Program Director, Jazzi Black hosting middays, and P-Skillz moving to...
Samuel Tatum Promoted to VP of Integrated Marketing
Samuel Tatum has been promoted to VP of Integrated Marketing at Radio One and Reach Media, Urban One's audio divisions. The 20-year veteran will lead...
Urban One Issues $25M Senior Secured Notes
Urban One, Inc. launched an $825 million senior secured notes offering due 2028 to refinance existing debt and credit facilities. The media company plans to...
Rickey Smiley Calls Out Journalist Over Hot 107.9 Story
Rickey Smiley calls out AJC journalist over misleading headline about his morning show replacement by Headkrack's Morning Hustle on Hot 107.9....
Byron Allen Interested in Buying TV One, Radio One as Bonus?
Byron Allen is reportedly interested in acquiring TV One following his recent Comcast settlement, with Radio One potentially included as leverage in the deal....
Urban One Class A Stock Soars
Urban One's Class A stock (UONE) soared 315% in recent days, jumping from $1.84 to $27.90 per share after Brigade Capital Management sold their position....
Urban One Virtual Town Hall on Injustices June 4
Urban One hosts virtual town hall 'We Are One: More Than A Hashtag' on June 4 addressing racial injustices. Sybil Wilkes moderates with NAACP's Derrick...
100.3 RNB Welcomes Rickey Smiley Morning Show
The Rickey Smiley Morning Show debuts on 100.3 RNB Philadelphia February 17, 2020, replacing Tom Joyner with comedy and urban entertainment weekdays 6-9am....
Rickey Smiley, D.L. Hughley, HeadKrack Celebrate Radio Changes
Urban One celebrates major 2020 changes with radio stars Rickey Smiley, D.L. Hughley, and HeadKrack at NYC event. New syndicated shows launch January 2020....
URBAN ONE, INC. APPOINTS NEW EXECUTIVES TO ITS SENIOR TEAM
Urban One, Inc. appoints C. Kristopher Simpson as SVP & General Counsel and Tony Spinelli as Chief Information Officer to strengthen leadership team....
Radio One Jock Sues Radio One and Hurricane Dave
Former Radio One jock Feleg Abraham sues the company and Hurricane Dave Smith for sexual harassment. Urban One conducted investigation and terminated Smith....
Radio One DJ Sues Radio One and Hurricane Dave
Former Radio One DJ Feleg Abraham 'Shorty Mac' files sexual harassment lawsuit against Hurricane Dave Smith. Urban One confirms investigation led to Smith's termination....
Urban One Q4 Results: Mixed Revenue Trends
Urban One reports mixed Q4 2017 results with 4% revenue decline to $109M, offset by strong digital growth from Bossip, Madame Noire acquisitions....
D.L. Hughley Signs New Multi-Year Contract for Radio Show
D.L. Hughley signs new multi-year contract for his nationally syndicated radio show with Reach Media. The afternoon drive show dominates ratings across 60+ affiliates....
WHHL (Hot 104.1)/St. Louis Hires ‘Tropikana’ for MD/PM Drive
WHHL Hot 104.1 in St. Louis hires LaSonda 'Tropikana' Hatch as Music Director and PM Drive host. She previously worked at B96 Louisville and will...
