Donnie Simpson Celebrates 59th Birthday in Cold D.C.
Radio legend Donnie Simpson celebrates his 59th birthday in cold D.C. weather, reflecting on his career from WPGC Morning Show to BET's Video Soul....
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Radio’s Role in Stale Music Trends – Breakfast Club
Swiss Beatz discusses how radio's strict rules force artists to compromise their craft on The Breakfast Club, explaining why New York struggles with new music...
Radio Facts 14 Best Radio Stations
RadioFacts reveals its picks for the 14 best radio stations in the country, featuring top urban and mainstream stations from major markets....
Michael Baisden Advice for Today: Coping with Fear
Radio host Michael Baisden shares motivational advice on overcoming fear of success and failure. He encourages people to pursue their dreams despite doubts....
V103 Atlanta Joins TuneIn as CBS RADIO Expands Music Access
V103 Atlanta and other CBS RADIO music stations are now available on TuneIn streaming platform. The expanded partnership brings 80 CBS music stations to TuneIn's...
WDAS Seeks Replacement for Michael Baisden
WDAS FM in Philadelphia seeks an afternoon drive host to replace Michael Baisden, requiring 5+ years experience and passion for R&B music....
Urban Radio Shows in Trouble: Baisden Canceled
Michael Baisden Show gets canceled in Philadelphia as urban radio syndicated programming faces challenges. Major shows losing key markets signals potential shift back to local...
KKDA AM Sold, Off The Air
KKDA-AM has been sold to a Korean radio company for $1.9 million and is now off the air. The Dallas black community expresses concern about...
CBS Radio Atlanta Seeks Full-Time Producers for WVEE-FM
CBS Radio Atlanta's WVEE-FM is hiring full-time producers for urban format shows. Candidates need 2+ years producing and on-air experience....
Frank Ski on Urban Radio Career Evolution
Frank Ski announces departure from V103 after 14 years, citing desire for syndication opportunities. The veteran urban radio host discusses career evolution and industry limitations...
Frank Ski Bids Farewell to V103 After 14 Years on Air
Frank Ski announces his departure from Atlanta's V103 radio station after 14 years as morning show host. The veteran DJ shares an emotional farewell letter...
Video of Frank Ski’s Resignation
Frank Ski announces his departure from V103 Atlanta after 14 years. The veteran radio host's resignation marks the end of a significant era at the...
Wanda Smith Leaving V103 Atlanta
Wanda Smith is leaving V103 Atlanta after 14 years alongside Frank Ski's departure. She plans to pursue her comedy career full-time....
Jumpwire Media: Urban Radio Ignoring Social Media
Jumpwire Media reveals urban radio stations are missing major social media opportunities. New report shows Facebook photos drive ratings and proper YouTube tagging boosts celebrity...
Graham Armstrong: Urban Radio and Music Industry Unite
The urban radio and music industry rallied together for Graham Armstrong with 94 people joining a prayer call. Friends and colleagues offered support while Armstrong...
Jay Tek’s Brilliant Marketing Video
Jay Tek, APD at Atlanta's Streetz 94.5, showcases his radio industry expertise in a brilliant marketing video. The Buffalo native demonstrates his passion for urban...
Radio Facts Top 20 Urban/AC Programmers 2012
Radio Facts reveals the top 20 urban and urban AC radio programmers of 2012, voted by industry professionals based on creativity, leadership, and cooperation....
Radio Facts Top 20 Urban Programmers 2012
RadioFacts presents the Top 20 Urban and Urban AC programmers of 2012, ranking industry professionals based on leadership, creativity, and label relationships rather than ratings...
KKDA Makes Changes with De De McGuire Show
KKDA-FM's K104 Morning Show adds comedian Michael Shawn to join host De De McGuire and Lady Jade starting December 10th. The Dallas hip-hop station promises...
Bobby Holiday Teams Up with H.E.R.O to Feed Families
WDAS-AM radio host Bobby Holiday partners with H.E.R.O. Community Center to provide holiday meals for families in need. The collaboration includes educational outreach....
Radio and Music Industry-Wide Stress Poll
Radio Facts conducts industry-wide stress poll revealing widespread anxiety among Black radio PDs, artists, and music executives struggling with career pressures....
Urban Radio Programmer Depression
Urban radio programmers face rising depression and job insecurity in the corporate radio industry. Anonymous confessions reveal mental health struggles affecting Black radio professionals and...
Urban Radio Broadcasting Seeks General Sales Manager
URBan Radio Broadcasting seeks a General Sales Manager for Black format stations WIMX & WJZE in Toledo, Ohio. The role requires ethnic marketing expertise and...
Urban Radio PD Blames PPM for “Destroying” Urban Radio?
Urban radio PD claims PPM ratings system is destroying Black radio creativity and preventing new artists from getting airplay at stations....
Most Innovative Urban Radio Program Directors
Radio Facts highlights the most innovative Program Directors in urban radio, featuring industry leaders like Reggie Rouse and Steve Hegwood who shape Black radio programming....