Joe Clair Returns to DC Radio
Joe Clair returns to WPGC 95.5 as morning show host in Washington DC, starting February 9th. The comedian and radio veteran previously worked at the...
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Beasley Radio StationFlips to Throwback
Beasley Media Group's 95 Rock has signed off after 16 years, launching HOT FM at 95.5 and 93.1 with a throwback Hip-Hop and R&B format....
WNBM’s Radio Summit on Community Relations
WNBM and 77 WABC hosted a joint Radio Summit on Jan. 15 featuring D.L. Hughley and Curtis Sliwa discussing police and community relations in NYC....
Steve Hegwood’s Core Communicators North Acquires WIPK
Core Communicators North acquires WIPK-Calhoun, Georgia to simulcast Streetz 94.5, expanding coverage from Atlanta to Chattanooga Tennessee under CEO Steve Hegwood....
DeDe McGuire Re-signs with KKDA for Mornings
DeDe McGuire re-signs with KKDA K104 for a new three-year expanded deal to continue hosting 'DeDe in the Morning' in Dallas-Fort Worth market....
Urban Radio DJ Exits Radio Stationafter 11 Years
Radio veteran Lorenzo 'Ice Tea' Thomas leaves WEDR 99 JAMZ Miami after 11 years, citing format concerns while expressing gratitude for his successful run....
WPHI Philly Cleans House New Format
WPHI Philadelphia cleared its air staff to launch classic hip-hop format Boom Radio. The station is transitioning with new staff announcements expected....
President Obama Pitches Urban Radio for Midterm Votes
President Obama reached out to urban radio stations to encourage black voter participation in midterm elections, telling Rev. Al Sharpton that Democratic control of the...
Radio Vet Dyana Williams Changes Philadelphia’s Motto
Radio veteran Dyana Williams successfully campaigned to change Philadelphia's motto to include women, expanding it to 'The City of Brotherly Love and Sisterly Affection.' Mayor...
Emmis Communications Reports 15% Increase in Radio Revenues
Emmis Communications reported a 15% increase in radio revenues to $47.6 million for Q2 2014, driven by WBLS 107.5 FM and WLIB operations under a...
WBLS Circle of Sisters a Success (pics)
WBLS Circle of Sisters event drew massive crowds with appearances by Johnny Gill, Jennifer Hudson, Tyrese, and Babyface. The successful east coast celebration featured top...
Urban DJ Dies
Elton Bernard Anderson, known as DJ Beezy from 103.7 The BEAT in Shreveport, died at age 35 following a tragic car accident where he was...
LOOK! It’s KRNB’s Lynne “The Voice” Haze and Urban Mystic
Urban Mystic visits DFW radio promoting new single 'Feel Good' from his album 'Love Intervention'. Fans compare his gruff vocals to K-Ci and Bobby Womack....
Tom Joyner Coming to a City Near You
The Tom Joyner Morning Show launches a 5-week tour visiting affiliate stations across the country. The tour includes live broadcasts, meet and greets, and sponsor...
KBFB Dallas Partners with Superadio for Imaging
KBFB Dallas partners with Superadio to implement Speed Bump Intros, a custom imaging service that brands stations by integrating call letters into song intros without...
Major Market Radio Station Seeks On Air Talent
Major Chicago R&B radio station seeks experienced on-air personality for 70s-90s format show. Position requires sales skills, board experience, and dedication....
RADIO 103.9 NY: RAPHAEL GEORGE, NE-YO, DJ CASSIDY, ALOE BLACC
Radio 103.9 New York APD Raphael George hosted Grammy winner Ne-Yo, DJ Cassidy, and Aloe Blacc at the new urban station. The Cumulus Media property...
RCA’s Marsha Ambrosius Stops by Radio 103.9 in New York
RCA recording artist Marsha Ambrosius recently visited Radio 103.9 in New York for an interview with host Raphael George....
T.I. Visits WJLB’s Bushman
Hip-hop star T.I. visits Detroit's WJLB radio station for an interview with popular host Bushman, connecting with fans through urban radio....
Charmaine Little Promoted to MD at 106.7 WTLC
Charmaine Little has been promoted to Music Director and Morning Show Producer of the Tom Joyner Morning Show at 106.7 WTLC in Indianapolis....
Ramonski Luv out at WVAZ
Ramonski Luv is out at WVAZ after co-hosting The Real Show with Joe Soto. The show had recently returned to #1 in the market with...
Chicago Radio Stations’ “Put The Guns Down” Simulcast
Chicago's Black radio stations unite for second simulcast addressing citywide gun violence. Personalities from WGCI, Power 92.3, Soul 106.3, V103, and WVON participate July 6th....
Elroy Smith offers Tribute to KJ Holiday
Elroy Smith of Reach Media Inc. pays tribute to late broadcaster KJ Holiday, remembering him as an extraordinary father and man of integrity with an...
Jasmine Sanders on The D.L. Hughley Show
Radio personality Jasmine Sanders discusses her journey from Nashville's 92Q to co-hosting the nationally syndicated D.L. Hughley Show, sharing career insights and industry experiences....
