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Top DJs and Radio DJs of All Time
Exploring the greatest radio DJs and mix DJs of all time, featuring legends like Frankie Crocker from WBLS NY and other iconic voices who shaped...
Kevin’s Summary: KKDA PD/Syndicated Show/Singers as DJ
KKDA interviews 50+ candidates for Program Director position while R&B singers Calvin Richardson and Keith Washington launch new radio shows. A secretive Clear Channel syndicated...
Adimu takes Nights at WMMJ
Adimu Colon has been announced as the new night shift DJ at WMMJ radio station, with Donnie Simpson not taking the position as previously speculated....
Child Bullies Punished With Tom Joyner’s Morning Show
A satirical take on using Tom Joyner Morning Show as punishment for child bullies. The post humorously suggests forcing bullies to listen to TJMS....
BRYON HENDERSON NAMED PROMOTIONS DIRECTOR AT WGCI-FM
Bryon Henderson has been promoted to Promotions Director of Chicago's 107.5 WGCI-FM after serving as interim director, bringing his experience from V103....
Former American DJ hits Huge bring Urban radio to Japan
Former LA DJ Joey Slick brought urban radio to Japan with Joint One Radio on INTERFM 76.1, becoming #1 in Japanese urban radio market for...
Actual Job Posting for Radio (SLAVE)
A controversial radio job posting sparks discussion about hiring practices in the radio industry, particularly targeting urban market professionals....
OVEDA BROWN HONORED BY AMERICAN URBAN RADIO NETWORKS
Arbitron's Oveda Brown receives Urban Knight Award from American Urban Radio Networks for her multicultural marketing strategies promoting radio to ethnic consumers....
Buck Wilde Contest: Woman Finds Him, Drops on Floor
KKDA radio station held a contest at the mall where listeners searched for Buck Wilde. When one woman found him, she dropped to the floor...
LADY LA JOINS 101.5 JAMZ AS NEW MORNING HOST
Lady La joins 101.5 JAMZ KZON-FM as the new morning show host, broadcasting weekdays 6-10 AM in Phoenix. The radio veteran previously hosted mornings at...
Radio One Faces Delisting
Radio One faces potential Nasdaq delisting as Class-D shares trade below $1 minimum for 30+ days. The urban radio company has until March 21 to...
Urban Radio Finally Tackles Mental Health in AA Community
KJLH radio hosts mental health symposium for African American community on September 25, 2010, featuring live broadcast and panel discussions....
PPM Markets: Aug 2010 (12 Major Cities)
August 2010 PPM radio ratings for major markets including Baltimore, Tampa, St. Louis, Seattle, San Diego, Pittsburgh, Phoenix, Minneapolis, Miami, Detroit, Denver and Boston....
Radio One Celebrates 30 Years with 30 Days of Giving
Radio One celebrates 30 years with 30 days of community giving in October 2010. The largest African-American focused broadcaster mobilizes 1300 employees across 52 stations...
Back to School Reflection in Quiet Times
Industry insider Kevin Ross reflects on the quiet state of urban radio during back-to-school season, discussing Radio One promotions and Fantasia's recent interview....
Steve Harvey Live at K-Mart Philadelphia
Steve Harvey will broadcast his morning radio show live from K-Mart in Philadelphia, offering listeners chances to win $500 back-to-school shopping sprees....
KPRS Cancels Steve Harvey… Rickey Smiley Show Steps in
KPRS cancels Steve Harvey's morning show as Rickey Smiley steps in as replacement. Steve Harvey transitions to Family Feud hosting while exiting urban radio....
WMMJ Hires Music Director
WMMJ has hired Karen Pettis-Smith as their new Music Director. She is believed to be coming from WVAZ in Chicago to join the Radio One...
Urban Stations Explore Alternatives to Struggling Show
Three urban radio stations are reportedly seeking alternatives to a struggling syndicated morning show due to host reliability issues and unapproved endorsements....
Buffalo Radio Legend Thelka McCall Passes
Buffalo radio legend Thelka McCall, longtime WUFO-AM gospel and community show host, passed away at 81. She worked alongside future national stars like Frankie Crocker....
Chicago Radio PPM Highlights M-Su 6a-12m
Chicago radio stations dominated June 2010 ratings with 103.5 KISS FM reaching #1 in Adults 18-34 for the first time in station history....
WMMJ Hires John Monds for Afternoon Drive
Industry veteran John Monds begins his new role as afternoon drive host at Washington's WMMJ radio station today. Station management continues staffing search through summer....
Kevin’s Summary: 1800 Fookups & Urban Aging
Radio industry veteran Kevin discusses the decade-long hiring freeze of urban radio talent under 30, criticizing the dominance of older management and syndicated hosts in...
Doug and DeDe Say Goodbye to Urban Radio
Doug and DeDe leave Urban Radio after payment issues, with AURN picking up their show. DeDe will work from home while Doug's Chicago WVAZ success...