Movement for Black Lives Town Hall with The Root and Hot 97
Movement for Black Lives hosts town hall discussion in partnership with The Root and Hot 97, addressing social justice and community activism....
Tag : urban radio
Gary’s Tea: Ex-Destiny’s Child Member on Mathew
Former Destiny's Child member makes shocking allegations about Mathew Knowles' inappropriate behavior during exclusive Gary's Tea interview....
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....
The Beat LA: Great Station, Dark History
Former radio personality shares inside story of 92.3 The Beat's transformation from rock to hip-hop powerhouse in LA during the 90s....
YFN Lucci & Mulatto – Wet Remix
YFN Lucci teams up with rising rapper Mulatto for the sultry "Wet (She Got That...)" remix. The track builds on the original's success with over...
Radio One Indianapolis: Suicide Prevention & Mental Health
Radio One Indianapolis dedicates airtime to suicide prevention and mental health awareness, addressing the 60% increase in Black teenage male suicide rates from 2001-2017....
BIN: Black Information Network Welcomes WWRL AM 1600 in NYC
Black Information Network expands to WWRL AM 1600 in NYC through iHeartMedia partnership, bringing 24/7 Black-focused news coverage to the historic station....
Black Information Network News Service
Premiere Networks launches syndication of Black Information Network News, the first 24/7 national all-news audio service with Black perspective, now on nearly 20 stations nationwide....
Dee Dee Renee Joins WLXC-FM as Middays Host in New Lineup
Radio veteran Dee Dee Renee joins WLXC-FM/Kiss 103.1 as midday host in Columbia, SC. The new lineup debuts September 8th with programming changes....
Entercom Names Angelique Alston WPGC 95.5 Brand Manager
Entercom promotes Angelique Alston to Brand Manager of WPGC 95.5 FM, making her the first woman to oversee programming at Washington D.C.'s heritage urban hits...
Jerry Rushin Sold Stations for $100M, Retired
Radio industry legend Jerry Rushin sold WEDR and 99 Jamz to Cox Radio for $100 million before retiring in 2012. His inspiring business story shows...
Vintage Buffalo Radio: Gerry Bledsoe WUFO (video)
Historic footage of Gerry Bledsoe at Buffalo's WUFO radio station showcases vintage urban radio broadcasting. Rare video preserved from discarded news tapes....
Reggie Rouse Promoted at Entercom
Reggie Rouse has been promoted from Brand Manager at V103 to VP of Programming at Entercom. The promotion recognizes his leadership in urban radio programming....
Madd Hatta on Radio at 90.9 KTSU
Madd Hatta discusses the current state of radio and growing competition from other media platforms in this March 2024 segment on Houston's 90.9 KTSU....
WHUR Radio Legend Patrick Ellis Dies of COVID-19
WHUR radio legend Patrick Ellis passed away July 16, 2020 due to coronavirus complications at age 77. The longtime Washington D.C. host was the longest-running...
24/7: Seven Music Industry Truths from 24 Years
Radio Facts CEO shares seven key truths about the music industry after 24 years, including insights on racism, black entrepreneurship, and radio talent promotion in...
Urban Radio Could Benefit by Going Back to “Black” Radio
Urban radio stations should embrace the term 'Black Radio' instead of abandoning the 'urban' label, as the industry lacks identity while companies like iHeart successfully...
Black Radio Replaces Urban Radio at Digital Facts
RadioFacts.com replaces 3,234 references to 'Urban' with 'Black' across their platform, embracing Black identity over vague industry terminology....
DARF Secures “Blackradiostations.com”
Digital and Radio Facts secures blackradiostations.com domain, planning to move historic content as they expand into a new era of urban radio coverage....
Black Radio United For The Vote
Atlanta's Black radio stations unite for historic voter registration and education campaign ahead of November 2020 election, partnering with Urban League....
YO-YO Launches Mocha Mix Competition
West Coast hip-hop legend Yo-Yo launches Mocha Mix competition to find the fiercest female DJ for Caf� Mocha radio show's 10th anniversary celebration....
Entercom Selling Urban Stations to iHeart?
Industry speculation suggests iHeart may be eyeing Entercom's urban stations, particularly Atlanta's V-103, to expand presence in Black radio markets....
Keinon Johnson Promoted to Senior Vice President
Interscope Records promotes Keinon Johnson to Senior VP/Head of Urban Radio Promotions, replacing retiring Larry Khan in 2021....
Saving Radio: Frank Ski on Black Radio
Frank Ski delivers a compelling radio segment addressing three racist white officers. The veteran broadcaster demonstrates quality urban radio programming....