WHUR Welcomes Stretch Garrett
Radio veteran Stretch Garrett joins WHUR 96.3 in Washington, DC, bringing 20 years of experience from markets including Baltimore, Cleveland, and LA....
Tag : urban radio
Frank Ski’s Notable Radio Industry Reinvention
Frank Ski discusses his strategic departure from V103's morning show to pursue syndication and his insights on racial disparities in DJ compensation across the music...
Radio�s Future: Conversation with Toshamakia Acevedo
RadioFacts interviews Toshamakia Acevedo, radio personality on 102 JAMZ Greensboro and KS107.5 Denver, about her journey in radio since 2002 and what it takes to...
DeDe McGuire Signs New Deal, Dominates Dallas
K104's DeDe McGuire signs lucrative 4-year contract extension for her Dallas morning show, dominating competitors like Steve Harvey and Tom Joyner with plans for national...
MoShay LaRen: WMBX 102.3 Middays & Music Director
MoShay LaRen joins WMBX X102.3 as new Midday host and Music Director, bringing experience from Philadelphia's 107.9 WRNB to West Palm Beach's R&B station....
97.9 The Beat in Dallas Wraps Rickey Smiley Morning Show
97.9 The Beat in Dallas ends the Rickey Smiley Morning Show, replacing it with Mark in the morning and Veda Loca as permanent host....
Black Radio Reunion NYC Pics
Black Radio Reunion NYC brought together industry professionals for networking and celebration. Photos captured memorable moments from this week's gathering....
WFXE Foxie 105 Seeks new Midday Talent
WFXE Foxie 105 in Columbus, GA is seeking an experienced midday DJ for their 10am-3pm slot. The urban station requires 3+ years experience and strong...
Kizart Appointed to FCC Diversity Committee
Sherman Kizart, founder of Kizart Media Partners, has been appointed to the FCC's Advisory Committee on Diversity and Digital Empowerment for a two-year term....
NYC’S Lenny Green Joins The Perry Broadcasting Group
NYC radio host Lenny Green's syndicated show The Quiet Storm expands to Perry Broadcasting stations in Georgia and Oklahoma, growing his reach beyond 9 markets....
Congrats to WVEE’s Frank Ski on his Engagement
WVEE radio veteran Frank Ski announces his engagement to Dr. Patrice Basanta-Henry. The popular Atlanta radio DJ shared his gratitude for the blessings....
WHHL (Hot 104.1)/St. Louis Hires ‘Tropikana’ for MD/PM Drive
WHHL Hot 104.1 in St. Louis hires LaSonda 'Tropikana' Hatch as Music Director and PM Drive host. She previously worked at B96 Louisville and will...
New addition to St. Louis, 107.9 The Beat for Middays
107.9 The Beat welcomes DJ Dimepiece to midday radio in St. Louis. The Mixen Vixen personality brings her 'Dime Time' show to weekdays 10am-2pm starting...
Kelly Mac Exits Urban One Indianapolis
Kelly Mac exits Urban One Indianapolis after serving as Program Director and Afternoon Host for 106.7 WTLC and PD of sister station 1310 WTLC-AM....
Sunni Joins The Joe Clair Morning Show On WPGC 95.5
WPGC 95.5 announces Sunni joins the Joe Clair Morning Show as the popular midday host transitions to mornings at Washington DC's legendary urban radio station....
Michael Baisden and Lenny Green Add Stations
Michael Baisden Show expands to Buffalo, Georgetown, and Youngstown markets while Lenny Green's Quiet Storm adds stations in Augusta, Tulsa, and Lawton....
Comedian Steve Wilson Exits D.L. Hughley Radio Show
Comedian Steve Wilson has left the D.L. Hughley radio show to pursue other industry opportunities. The show may continue with D.L. Hughley and Jazmine Saunders....
Hungry Black Radio Talent Awaiting Steve Harveys Departure
Steve Harvey's syndicated morning show blocks opportunities for young black radio talent to advance to coveted morning slots across 100+ stations nationwide....
Tamron Hall Fills In for Jazmine on D.L. Show
Tamron Hall stepped in as guest host for Jazmine Saunders on the D.L. Hughley Show in New York. The temporary hosting arrangement sparked interest among...
Beasley Media Group Names New Format Captains
Beasley Media Group appoints four Format Captains to oversee Top 40/AC, Urban, Rock, and Country programming across stations, enhancing corporate support....
Chicago Fans React to Tom Joyner Show Leaving City
Chicago's 106.3 WSRB cancels Tom Joyner Morning Show after 8 years, replacing it with local host Mike Love's 'Mix Mornings,' sparking mixed fan reactions....
DJ King Promoted to Mix Show Coordinator at WTLC-FM
DJ King has been promoted to Mix Show Coordinator at WTLC-FM while continuing his popular mix shows including the 12 o'clock Lunch Mix and Drive...
Charmaine Little Promoted To APD/MD at WTLC-FM & WTLC-AM
Charmaine Little has been promoted to Assistant Program Director/Music Director at WTLC-FM & WTLC-AM. She will leave the Tom Joyner Morning Show to focus on...
Mike Love Replaces Tom Joyner Morning Show
Chicago's 106.3 FM replaces Tom Joyner Morning Show with local programming featuring Mike Love's new morning show starting June 5th....
Fight on the Air at WPEG with Peter Thomas (video)
A physical altercation broke out at WPEG radio station between Peter Thomas and Matt Jordan during a radio interview, sparking controversy in urban radio....