Michael Baisden Returns to 95.1 FM Chicago
Michael Baisden returns to his hometown Chicago on 95.1 FM Club Steppin. The award-winning radio host brings his four-hour show to the third-largest media market....
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Sybil Wilkes New Role After Tom Joyner Show Ends
Radio veteran Sybil Wilkes becomes Executive Director of Black America Web after the Tom Joyner Morning Show ends in December....
Johnny Koolout Starks Celebrates Promotion at Soul 106.3
Johnny 'Koolout' Starks announces his official promotion to afternoon drive personality at Soul 106.3 in Chicago, hosting weekdays 2-6 PM....
Shawn Christopher Named Marketing Director at Cumulus
Radio veteran Shawn 'J Chris' Christopher returns to Savannah as Marketing Director at Cumulus Media, overseeing six stations including urban formats E93 and Magic 103.9....
Al Payne Named Program Director at WHUR 96.3FM
Radio veteran Al Payne has been named the new program director at WHUR 96.3FM in Washington, D.C., bringing over 20 years of programming experience to...
Hollywood Unlocked Launches on 50 iHeartMedia Stations
Hollywood Unlocked with Jason Lee launches on 50 iHeartMedia stations nationwide, featuring Hip-Hop music, celebrity news, and star interviews with Trina....
Industry Vet Guy Brody Succumbs to Cancer
Veteran radio DJ Guy Brody passed away Monday after a brief battle with brain cancer. The popular 80s personality worked across major markets including New...
Hurricane Dave Out At Radio One
Radio veteran Hurricane Dave was dismissed from Radio One Atlanta after 10 years as Operations Manager/Program Director of multiple stations including Hot 107.9....
Jason Lee’s “Hollywood Unlocked” Hits iHeartRadio
Jason Lee's Hollywood Unlocked secures major syndication deal with iHeartRadio, launching weekly radio show on 50 urban stations nationwide starting August 17....
Cumulus Media Promotes PD to OM
Cumulus Media promotes Jay Michaels to Operations Manager for five Shreveport radio stations while continuing as Program Director for Q97.3....
Sybil Wilkes’ Own Show After Tom Joyner Retires?
Radio personality Sybil Wilkes' future remains uncertain after Tom Joyner's retirement. Industry sources suggest interest in her hosting a nationally syndicated show....
Headkrack’s New Show will be on Reach Media
Headkrack lands new hosting gig with Reach Media, taking over hip hop stations as Rickey Smiley exits in January 2020. Da Brat may join the...
Sybil Wilkes: Media & Community Impact
Sybil Wilkes, co-host of the nationally syndicated Tom Joyner Morning Show, was celebrated for her media impact and community service in 2015....
Derrick “DC” Chatman Inks Deal At WDBN’s 107.9 Jamz
Derrick 'DC' Chatman returns to WDBN's 107.9 Jamz as Senior Sales Executive and host of DC's New Artist Profile Show plus Community Spotlight Show....
Davis on Radio’s Future in Streaming Era
Orlando Davis of WiLD 94.1 Tampa discusses how commercial radio can compete with streaming services through content-focused programming and audience connection....
Program Director Out
Program Director Nate Bell has departed from Detroit's WJLB radio station. Sources confirm the change happened today, though full details remain unclear....
PD Dies from Complications of Massive Stroke
Former radio PD and station owner Cliff Fletcher passed away from stroke complications. He owned Charleston's Z93 JAMZ and launched multiple stations including Hot 98.9....
Elroy Smith, KBLX PD, on Winning Urban Radio Strategy
KBLX Program Director Elroy Smith discusses his winning strategy for urban radio in San Francisco, growing the station's weekly cume to over 600,000 listeners....
Core Communications Ends Agreement
Core Communications ends local marketing agreement for WTBS Mix 87.7 Atlanta, effective January 31, 2019, to focus on expanding Streetz brand....
Rick Party on Family, Radio and Career Lessons
Radio host Rick Party opens up about balancing his syndicated radio career with caring for aging parents battling cancer and dementia while raising his own...
Jimmy Steal Exits Power 106 LA for New Market
Jimmy Steal leaves Power 106 Los Angeles after 20 years to join 101.9 The Mix in Chicago, replacing longtime host Mary Ellen Kachinske....
Frank Ski, Jade Novah, JR Launch The Morning Culture on V103
Frank Ski, Jade Novah, and JR launch The Morning Culture, V103's new morning radio show in Atlanta. The new team brings fresh energy to urban...
Sheryl Underwood Adds Major Market Affiliate
Sheryl Underwood expands her radio presence to Chicago's third largest market on WGHC 98.3 FM, the city's only Afro-Caribbean urban radio station....
Radio May Want to Duplicate What V103 in Atlanta Just Did
V103 Atlanta is leading a radio industry shift by hiring social media stars like Jade Novah instead of traditional DJs. This strategy leverages existing fan...
D�j� Vu: Redefining the Role of Women in Syndication
Radio legend D�j� Vu discusses redefining women's roles in syndication through her ABC radio show. She shares insights on her F.R.E.Qu.E.N.C.Y philosophy....