Radio Facts Radio Show – Talking About Our Industry Podcast
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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 US Urban Radio with 'Royals'. The quadruple-platinum hit dominates five 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 Urban Radio with 'Royals.' The quadruple-platinum hit tops five radio 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...
The Breakfast Club Radio Show: Best of Charlamagne Tha God
A compilation of Charlamagne Tha God's most inappropriate moments from The Breakfast Club radio show that showcase his controversial interviewing style....
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....
Industry Icon Jerry Boulding Dies
Radio industry legend Jerry 'The Doctor' Boulding, 75, passed away on Thanksgiving evening after a brief illness. The Urban Network executive was known for his...
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....
George “Geo” Cook Re-ups for Another 3 Years with KKDA
George 'Geo' Cook extends his role as Brand Manager/Program Director at Dallas urban radio station K104 for another three years. The legendary KKDA-FM continues its...
D.L. Hughley Chops it Up with LeBron Joseph at KMEZ
Comedian D.L. Hughley visited Old School 106.7 KMEZ in New Orleans for an interview with Program Director LeBron Joseph during his recent trip to the...
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....
Sony Seeks VP Urban Radio Promotion
Sony Music Entertainment seeks VP of Urban Radio Promotion to oversee RED's urban radio strategy and secure airplay for distributed artists in NYC....
Don Lemon Joins Tom Joyner Morning Show as New Commentator
Don Lemon joins the Tom Joyner Morning Show as a new commentator, bringing transparency and courage to black radio. The move represents a significant addition...
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....
D.L. Hughley’s First Day as Radio Host (pics)
D.L. Hughley begins his new syndicated radio show with Reach Media, broadcasting weekdays 3-7pm ET across multiple markets including Toledo, Richmond, Nashville, Birmingham, and Kansas...