WHAT? Rickey Smiley Moves to Atlanta: PPM 18-34 For Atlanta
Rickey Smiley moves to Atlanta radio market to compete with Steve Harvey and Frank & Wanda. V103's Frank & Wanda dominates all demographics with 20.6...
Tag : urban radio
Gospel Singer’s Failed Bid to Buy Ailing Radio Station
Gospel singer Marvin Sapp's $150,000 investment in urban radio station WJNZ-AM was rejected after he demanded 75% ownership for 50% investment. Station owner Robert Womack...
Black Radio Station to Replace WAMO in Pittsburgh?
Media mogul Eddie Edwards plans to announce a deal to bring a Black radio station back to Pittsburgh, replacing the void left by WAMO's sale...
Industry Celebrities Reading Radio Facts With Pics
Major radio industry executives and music professionals recently visited RadioFacts, including program directors from WGCI Chicago, WJLB Detroit, and WVEE Atlanta....
Michael Baisden: Detroit Reacts to Show Removal & Nice Guys
Detroit listeners react to Michael Baisden's radio show removal with mixed responses. Some celebrate the decision while others defend his social commentary....
Arbitron PPM Flawed for Minority Radio Stations
House Committee investigation reveals significant flaws in Arbitron's PPM rating system, with underrepresentation of minority listeners affecting urban radio stations. The system shows persistent sampling...
Arbitron PPM Flawed for Minority Stations: Investigation
House Committee investigation confirms PPM system flaws affecting minority radio stations. Urban stations like KJLH were right about systemic sampling problems....
Reach Media vs. Clear Channel’s V103: Sour Grapes?
Tom Joyner's Reach Media is suing Clear Channel's V103 Chicago after being replaced by Steve Harvey. The lawsuit seeks $116,000 in lost revenue....
EGYPT WRAPS WEEK ON 107.5 WBLS-FM WITH ALL-STARS
Radio personality Egypt Sherrod wrapped up a week-long hosting stint on 107.5 WBLS-FM with celebrity interviews including Idris Elba, Toni Braxton, and Michael Strahan....
Open Letter Celebrates Cathy Hughes’ Impact on Urban Radio
An open letter praises Cathy Hughes' groundbreaking impact as founder of Radio One, the nation's largest African American broadcaster, while addressing her stance on HR...
Derrick Brown Promoted at WVAZ
Derrick Brown has been promoted to Director of Social Media for Chicago Clear Channel stations, overseeing WVAZ V103, WLIT, and WGRB while maintaining his PD...
LOOK it’s Steve Harvey’s Studio in Atlanta (pic)
Steve Harvey's talk show is actually taped from his impressive Atlanta studio, not New York as many believe. The professional setup resembles a high-end television...
Wendy Williams on 106 & Park: Urban Radio
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Radio’s Disconnect with Listeners: Urban Radio Too!
Alan Burns recent study would CERTAINLY apply to urban radio as well. Syndication, Voice tracking and homogenized urban radio have all alienated the listener in...
30% of Blacks in 40 States Obese: Urban Radio Opportunity
When I lived in Atlanta, after living in LA for 14 years I could not believe how fat some of the black people there were....
South Florida Radio: Syndication War Among Top Hosts
I refuse to believe the BEST urban radio can do is syndication. Found this story this morning about a radio war for the best syndicated...
Can We Do Better Than Joyner and Harvey?
As I watch Tom Joyner try to get his show back on in Chicago, I ask myself one question... have we truly forgotten how to...
Urban Radio: When Doing 32 Jobs is No Longer ENOUGH!
Let’s face it, urban radio people are multi-tasking at an unbelievable rate. One programmer told me he didn’t have long to talk to me cause...
Urban Radio: Cutting Salaries to Pay Performance Tax?
As you know the debate rages on about the Performance Tax paid to artists for radio using their music. Are you willing as a radio...