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Discover the latest updates and stories from radio stations across the music industry. Stay informed about urban radio programming and trends....
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Who Is K104 (KKDA-FM) – Dallas –
K104 (KKDA-FM) is a prominent Dallas radio station serving the urban music community. Learn about this influential Dallas radio station's history and impact....
David Abel Named VP & Market Manager of CMG Atlanta Radio –
David Abel has been appointed as Vice President and Market Manager of CMG Atlanta Radio, marking a significant leadership change in Atlanta's radio market....
DJ Quicksilva’s Influential Mixes Review Highlights –
DJ Quicksilva's legendary mixing skills have shaped urban radio and hip-hop culture for decades. His influential mixtapes showcase masterful blending techniques....
Birmingham Radio Radio DJ Mz. Katt Dies –
Birmingham radio personality Mz. Katt has passed away. The beloved DJ was a prominent voice in the local radio scene and urban music community....
iHeartMedia Names Leon Williamson Memphis President
iHeartMedia has appointed Leon Williamson as the new Market President for Memphis, marking a significant leadership change in one of the country's key urban radio...
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Stay updated with the latest radio industry news and music trends. RadioFacts brings you comprehensive coverage of urban music and entertainment....
Philly Radio Host Mary Mason Passes at 94, Leaving a Legacy
Philadelphia radio host Mary Mason has passed away at age 94, leaving behind a remarkable legacy in broadcasting. The veteran radio personality was a beloved...
Miami Gets Throwback Radio Station –
Miami launches a new throwback radio station, bringing classic R&B and hip-hop hits back to the airwaves for nostalgic music fans....
Remembering DJ Super Snake: A Valley Radio Legend
DJ Super Snake, beloved Valley radio legend known for his infectious energy and distinctive laugh, passed away unexpectedly Saturday morning. The Phoenix native worked at...
What? Lil Kim ‘s “Download “#1 Most Added Single!
Lil Kim's new single 'Download' featuring T-Pain and Charlie Wilson hits #1 Most Added at Urban Mainstream Radio with 45 new stations this week....
What? Lil Kim ‘s “Download “#1 Most Added Single!
Lil Kim's single 'Download' featuring T-Pain and Charlie Wilson becomes the #1 Most Added Single at Urban Mainstream Radio with 45 new stations....
Birmingham Radio Radio DJ Mz. Katt Dies
Birmingham radio DJ Katrina Holman, known as Mz. Katt from 95.7 Jamz, died Friday after being hospitalized. The beloved Dirty South Diva was known for...
SummitMedia/Greenville-Spartanburg Names Elroy Smith as OM
SummitMedia Corp appoints Elroy Smith as Operations Manager for Greenville-Spartanburg, overseeing programming for four stations including 107.3 JAMZ and HOT 98.1....
Urban Programmers Who Shaped the Game
RadioFacts reveals the top 20 urban and urban AC programmers for 2012, ranking industry professionals based on leadership and collaboration skills....
Alan Burns Study: Radio Disconnect in Urban Areas
Alan Burns' study reveals how syndication and voice tracking have disconnected urban radio from local communities. The research shows music stations focus more on station...
Joey Boy Promoted to APD/MD of LIVE 101.5 Phoenix
Joey Boy has been promoted to Assistant Program Director and Music Director at LIVE 101.5 Phoenix alongside his afternoon drive hosting duties. The former Power...
Hot 107.9 Stops the Music to Stop Bullying
Atlanta's HOT 107.9 radio station stopped music for two hours to address bullying issues with listeners and panelists, including discussion of recent teen violence....
Mildred Gaddis Gets Gag Request from Radio One
Radio One reportedly issued a gag request to radio host Mildred Gaddis amid ongoing controversy. The situation involves previous undisclosed payments from politicians....
Creative IG Segments by Radio Pros During Covid
Radio personalities adapted creatively during COVID-19, using Instagram Live for unique content beyond typical interviews. From dating shows to fitness classes, these pros innovated while...
Radio Trends: Full-Time Roles Decline, Advertisers Gain
Full-time radio positions decline as stations shift to part-time roles to cut costs. Urban radio sees new programming opportunities while advertisers gain more airtime in...
OH NO: Radio One’s Industry Trade Magazine SLAMMED!
Radio One's industry trade magazine faces criticism as Radio Facts celebrates becoming the #1 radio industry blog in 2008 with their anniversary issue....
AURN Launches New Urban Adult Afternoon Show
AURN launches The Afternoon Rush with Rudy Rush, Ebony Steele and Loni Swain, debuting June 20, 2016 on Black adult radio stations nationwide, replacing Doug...
KKDA Hires George Cook as New PD
KKDA K104 names George Cook as new Program Director after nationwide search. Cook replaces Skip Cheatham who was terminated after 15 years at the Dallas...
WJMZ Radio Stops the JAMZ to Discuss Police Brutality
WJMZ 107.3 JAMZ stopped music programming to discuss police brutality and Black Lives Matter following Alton Sterling and Philando Castile shootings....