Nielsen Radio Listener Stats: African Americans & Latinos April 2014
Nielsen's April 2014 report reveals African American and Hispanic radio audiences reached historic highs with over 71 million weekly listeners each....
Tag : urban radio
Station Seeks Female Talent
Major market radio station seeks full-time female on-air talent with a style blending Keyshia Cole and Monica. Applications accepted through form only....
Streetz 94.5 Atlanta Drops Hosts for Breakfast Club
Streetz 94.5 in Atlanta drops local hosts Rashan Ali and Miss Sophia to bring in The Breakfast Club syndicated morning show starting Monday....
LOOK it’s Cathy Hughes and Tom Joyner
Rare photo shows radio legends Cathy Hughes and Tom Joyner together. Two iconic figures who shaped urban radio and black media for decades....
Radio Facts: No Room for Black Conscience Music?
Radio Facts podcast discusses the lack of conscious messaging in black music today. Industry experts explore gospel audiences, LPFM stations, and current urban music trends....
WBLS and WLIB Acquired by Emmis
Emmis Communications acquired iconic New York stations WBLS 107.5 FM and WLIB 1190 AM for $131 million, adding to their HOT 97 portfolio in the...
Michelle Obama on Black History Month
First Lady Michelle Obama appeared on Tom Joyner Morning Show to discuss Black History Month and promote the Affordable Care Act during her husband's presidency....
WBLS-FM and WLIB-AM Host Super Bowl Week Concerts
WBLS-FM and WLIB-AM host major Super Bowl week concerts featuring Bishop Hezekiah Walker & Friends in Newark and a sold-out Charlie Wilson show at MSG....
LORDE’s “Royals” Captures #1 At Urban Radio
17-year-old Lorde makes history as first New Zealand artist to reach #1 on Urban Radio with 'Royals.' The quadruple-platinum hit tops five radio formats simultaneously....
LORDE’s “Royals” Captures #1 At Urban Radio
17-year-old Lorde makes history as first New Zealand artist to reach #1 on US Urban Radio with 'Royals'. The quadruple-platinum hit dominates five formats simultaneously....
Rickey Smiley Morning Show Launches on Memphis’ HOT 107.1
The Rickey Smiley Morning Show launches on Memphis' HOT 107.1, bringing the #1 Hip-Hop morning show to over 60 markets nationwide....
Nielsen: 90%+ of African Americans Listen to Radio Weekly
Nielsen research reveals that over 90% of African Americans tune into radio weekly, with the average listener consuming over two hours daily. Peak listening occurs...
Tom Joyner Morning Show Launches on Cumulus Media’s KMEZ
The Tom Joyner Morning Show debuts on Cumulus Media's Old School 106.7 KMEZ in New Orleans starting January 2, 2014. The show reaches over 1...
Memorial Service for the Late Jerry Boulding Announced.
Memorial service for All Access Urban/UAC Editor Jerry Boulding scheduled for January 10, 2014 at West Angeles Church in Los Angeles. The radio legend passed...
LA’s Classic Hip Hop Station KDAY Sold to Meruelo Media
LA's classic hip-hop station KDAY-FM (93.5) has been sold to Meruelo Media, who plans to keep the old-school format and invest $500 million in advertising....
Radio Facts 2013 Top 20 Outstanding DJ Winners
Radio Facts announces its 2013 Top 20 Outstanding DJ Winners, with The Poetess taking first place with 6,362 votes. The annual competition celebrates the best...
K104’s DeDe In The Morning is Twerkin’ For Turkeys!
K104's DeDe In The Morning gave away over 500 turkeys to Dallas/Ft. Worth organizations during their Twerkin' For Turkeys event at Albertsons....
WJMZ Brings Back Kelly Mac
WJMZ 107.3 Jamz welcomes back Marconi Award-winning Kelly Mac to middays. The urban station also adds D.L. Hughley's syndicated show starting October 7....
BJ Murphy Gets New Gig at WQMG
BJ Murphy joins WQMG 97.1 Greensboro NC for afternoon drive from 2-7 PM starting September 30. The nationally known radio talent returns to the city...
D.L. Hughley & Russell Perry at Industry Event
Comedian D.L. Hughley meets with radio affiliates including broadcasting legend Russell Perry to promote his new afternoon drive show airing in over 40 markets....
TJMS Changes: Stephanie & Jeff Johnson Segments Cancelled
Tom Joyner Morning Show cancels Jeff Johnson and Stephanie Robinson segments. Both correspondents will say goodbye tomorrow as listeners prefer more Tom, Sybil and J....
Wendy Williams: New Wig Line, Broadway & Radio
Wendy Williams discusses her wig line, Broadway plans, and transition from urban radio to TV success. She emphasizes building the right team....
Tamar Braxton visits WBLS
Tamar Braxton made a special appearance at WBLS radio station. The R&B star was spotted hanging out at the popular urban music station....
Radio Round Up: V103 Mike and Carol Reunion Pics
Former V103 Atlanta Morning Show staff including Mike Roberts and Carol Blackmon reunited to celebrate Si-Man's birthday at Copeland's Cumberland....
Al Sharpton’s Keepin’ it Real Show Now on WLIB in NYC
Rev. Al Sharpton's radio show 'Keepin' it Real' now broadcasts live on 1190 AM WLIB in NYC weekdays 1-3pm, bringing daily discussions on current topics...
