WYNN 106.3 Adds DeDe in the Morning for Florence
WYNN 106.3 in Florence, SC adds DeDe in the Morning with host DeDe McGuire and co-hosts Lady Jade, Rudy Rush, and Michael Shawn. The show...
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iHeartMedia Promotes Three to Division Executive VP
iHeartMedia promotes three senior programming executives to Division Executive VP roles, including Angela Watson Charles from New Orleans Hip-Hop station Q93....
AURN Enters New Decade With Exclusive Deal
American Urban Radio Networks partners with Pod Digital Media to become exclusive sales rep for multicultural podcast content, targeting the projected $1 billion podcast market....
KUDOS to Epic Records and Future
Future's 'Life Is Good' makes urban radio history with 79 adds in first week, becoming the biggest add week on Urban Mediabase Chart. The track...
Multiple Promotions At Emmis/New York
Emmis New York announces multiple executive promotions across WBLS, WLIB, and Hot 97, including Skip Dillard and Pio Ferro moving to VP and SVP roles....
Morning Hustle Launches as 2020s Breakout Urban Radio Show
The Morning Hustle debuts as a new urban radio show targeting Millennials and Gen Z with hip-hop culture and entertainment. Hosted by HeadKrack, Angie Ange,...
J. Anthony Brown Leaves Tom Joyner Show After Dispute
J. Anthony Brown shocked listeners by quitting the Tom Joyner Morning Show on-air after a salary dispute. The longtime co-host walked out mid-show over pay...
Chicago Radio Reunion: Urban & Adult Radio DJs
Radio legend Elroy Smith hosted a Chicago Radio Remix Reunion bringing together iconic urban radio personalities from WGCI, V103, and WVON. The event celebrated 15...
“For The Culture” – Diversity in Broadcasting Vol. 1
Broadcasting industry diversity challenges persist as people of color remain underrepresented in executive roles despite being talent and voice of urban culture....
Comedians, Singers & Gospel Artists Aren’t Broadcasters
Radio industry veteran argues comedians and entertainers with radio shows shouldn't be called 'experienced broadcasters' without paying dues in radio trenches....
Christmas Music: AC DJ & Board Op Steak Dinner
Radio veteran shares brutally honest thoughts on working holiday shifts at urban radio stations, playing repetitive Christmas music for 6-hour shifts during the season....
Vet Radio DJ Mike Love Loses WSRB Gig Before Thanksgiving
Veteran radio DJ Mike Love discusses his departure from Soul 106.3 Chicago's Morning Mixtape show before Thanksgiving and mentoring Lady Red as his replacement....
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....
Townsquare & Compass Media Launch Partnership
Townsquare Media and Compass Media Networks launched XXL Higher Level Radio, a new syndicated hip-hop show hosted by DJ Wire featuring exclusive interviews and XXL...
New Orleans Rapper Deemic Signs with Cash Money Records
21-year-old New Orleans rapper Deemic signs with Cash Money Records and releases debut single 'Late Night.' The track showcases his ability to blend hip-hop and...
Radio Facts at WBLS in New York
Radio Facts visits WBLS New York, celebrating Skip Dillard's FCC appointment and reconnecting with urban radio industry professionals....
Skip Dillard (WBLS and WLIB): First Day at FCC
Skip Dillard, veteran program director of WBLS and WLIB, begins his two-year term on the FCC's Advisory Committee for Diversity and Digital Empowerment....
Paris Nicole: Rising Star in Media
Paris Nicole, Program Director at Philly's Boom 103.9, receives Rising Star honor from Women of Color in Media magazine for her radio career achievements....
Reach Media Launches Digital Initiative for Sybil Wilkes
Reach Media appoints Sybil Wilkes as Executive Director of Talent alongside new hires Yolanda Starks White and Chika Odilichika for digital expansion....
Headkrack Will Take over Rickey Smiley Morning Show
Headkrack will take over the Rickey Smiley Morning Show as Reach Media announces major hosting changes. Smiley moves to Tom Joyner's slot after Joyner's retirement....
Why Michael Baisden’s Return is Good For Today’s Urban Radio
Michael Baisden's return to urban radio brings much-needed disruption to the format. His bold approach challenges traditional radio rules and offers the freedom that could...
Urban Radio: Nonala Tose on Phat Joe Show
Radio Facts interviews Nonala Tose, co-host of the Phat Joe morning show on Johannesburg's Radio 2000. She discusses South Africa's growing hip-hop scene, AmaPiano music...
Dana Cortez Kickoff at KKFR-FM Phoenix Concert
Dana Cortez launches new radio show at KKFR-FM Phoenix with star-studded POWERHOUSE concert featuring Chris Brown and Ty Dolla $ign....
Drive Thru Interview – Redd Roxx, WBLK, Buffalo
WBLK Buffalo radio DJ Redd Roxx shares her journey from nursing to hip-hop radio, overcoming challenges as a mother of three to build her broadcasting...
Joe Lewis Joins Magic 102.5 as Afternoons Host
Cumulus Media appoints Joe 'Flu Season' Lewis as afternoon host and programming assistant at Beaumont's Magic 102.5/KTCX-FM while continuing his Georgia show....