STREETZ 95.1/105.1 HD2 Hits Chicago
Core Radio Group launches Streetz 95.1/105.1 HD2 in Chicago, featuring current hip hop and R&B with hosts including Love & Hip Hop's Yung Joc....
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Cam Cooper Joins 92.7 the Block Afternoons
Radio One Charlotte hires Cam Cooper as afternoon host for 92.7 The Block, starting April 19, 2021. Cooper brings extensive Radio One experience from Cleveland,...
DJ Mal-Ski new MD at KJLH in LA
DJ Mal-Ski has been named the new Music Director at Stevie Wonder's KJLH radio station in Los Angeles. The well-known LA DJ also works for...
Calococci Named Program Director at KOAS-FM Las Vegas
Tom Calococci has been named Program Director at Beasley Media Group's JAMMIN' 105.7/KOAS-FM in Las Vegas, starting April 5, 2021....
Yonni Rude Named Executive Producer of The Morning Hustle
Yonni Rude has been named Executive Producer of The Morning Hustle, the nationally syndicated morning show from Reach Media. The Radio One veteran will oversee...
iHeartMedia Cleveland Opens Downtown Office Space
iHeartMedia Cleveland announces move to new downtown headquarters at 668 Euclid Avenue, relocating nine radio stations including WMMS and KISS FM. The state-of-the-art facility will...
Rick and Sasha Syndicated Show Ends
The Rick and Sasha syndicated radio show featuring Rick Party, Sasha the Diva, and George Willborne officially ends April 16, 2021 after two years on-air....
Kyle Santillan: Self-Promotion in Urban Radio
Kyle Santillan discusses his journey from WJMH intern to WGCI morning show host, emphasizing how self-promotion through social media helped advance his urban radio career....
Radio One Baltimore Launches A.M Clique
Radio One Baltimore launches The A.M Clique with Porkchop and AngelBaby, a new hip-hop morning show airing weekdays 6-10 AM on WERQ-FM starting March 8,...
Incognito’s Posted on the Corner Show Gets Syndication
Incognito's Posted on the Corner show moves to Reach Media for syndication across major urban markets. The weeknight show airs Monday-Friday 7pm-12am EST....
Broadcast Vet, WDAS Pioneer, Cody Anderson Dies
WDAS Philadelphia radio pioneer Cody Anderson has died from COVID-19. The broadcast veteran inspired a generation of radio personalities during his career....
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....
Trey White Questions Caller on Grandmother Theft
WGCI's Trey White confronts a caller on Sunday Confessions who admits to questionable actions involving her grandmother's bank account while serving as caregiver....
Rickey Smiley Passes Torch to Headkrack at Hot 107.9
Rickey Smiley personally congratulates Headkrack as The Morning Hustle takes over Atlanta's Hot 107.9 morning slot, replacing the longtime radio host....
Shari’ Nycole Named New Co-Host of Willie Moore Jr. Show
Reach Media announces Shari' Nycole as the new co-host of the nationally syndicated Willie Moore Jr. Show, replacing Krystal Lee who departed in 2020....
Black Radio Hall of Fame Induction 2020-2021
The National Black Radio Hall of Fame announced its 2020-2021 inductees for a virtual ceremony on February 27, 2021. Industry pioneers including Martha Jean the...
Legends Clubhouse: Radio as a Springboard
Radio Facts hosts essential career chat for young radio DJs featuring industry veterans Kevin Ross, Frank Ski, and Rick Party discussing how to use radio...
KKDA Racism Claims Start by Slave/Master Clock Question
KKDA radio DJ Q alleges racism after being fired, accusing White Gary of inappropriate slave/master comments and creating hostile workplace culture....
Micheal Baisden Leaving Radio
Michael Baisden announces departure from radio at year-end, leaving his 30-station syndicated show to focus on digital platform with 4 million followers....
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...
TOP 10 Best Black Radio DJs for 2020
RadioFacts reveals the top 10 best black radio DJs for 2020 based on industry peer voting. Rick Party claims #1 spot, followed by Charlamagne tha...
The Quick Silva Show Moves to Dominique Da Diva
The Quick Silva Show with Dominique Da Diva officially moves to Reach Media for distribution and syndication across major markets including Philadelphia, Washington DC, and...
STREETZ 94 5 BRINGS MZ SHYNEKA TO AFTERNOONS IN ATLANTA
Streetz 94.5 announces Mz Shyneka joins afternoons 2pm-6pm starting October 12, 2020. The experienced radio personality returns to Atlanta's only black-owned station....
Kristen Herrmann Named Program Director of 95.7 BEN FM
Kristen Herrmann has been promoted to Program Director of 95.7 BEN FM in Philadelphia, officially starting October 5th after serving as a host since 2012....
Rosenberg Hot History
Explore the hot history of radio personality Rosenberg and his impact on hip-hop culture and urban radio broadcasting....