AURN Enters New Decade With Exclusive Deal
American Urban Radio Networks partners with Pod Digital Media to become exclusive sales rep for multicultural podcast content, targeting the projected $1 billion podcast market....
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KUDOS to Epic Records and Future
Future's 'Life Is Good' makes urban radio history with 79 adds in first week, becoming the biggest add week on Urban Mediabase Chart. The track...
Multiple Promotions At Emmis/New York
Emmis New York announces multiple executive promotions across WBLS, WLIB, and Hot 97, including Skip Dillard and Pio Ferro moving to VP and SVP roles....
Morning Hustle Launches as 2020s Breakout Urban Radio Show
The Morning Hustle debuts as a new urban radio show targeting Millennials and Gen Z with hip-hop culture and entertainment. Hosted by HeadKrack, Angie Ange,...
Chicago Radio Reunion: Urban & Adult Radio DJs
Radio legend Elroy Smith hosted a Chicago Radio Remix Reunion bringing together iconic urban radio personalities from WGCI, V103, and WVON. The event celebrated 15...
“For The Culture” – Diversity in Broadcasting Vol. 1
Broadcasting industry diversity challenges persist as people of color remain underrepresented in executive roles despite being talent and voice of urban culture....
Vet Radio DJ Mike Love Loses WSRB Gig Before Thanksgiving
Veteran radio DJ Mike Love discusses his departure from Soul 106.3 Chicago's Morning Mixtape show before Thanksgiving and mentoring Lady Red as his replacement....
Rickey Smiley, D.L. Hughley, HeadKrack Celebrate Radio Changes
Urban One celebrates major 2020 changes with radio stars Rickey Smiley, D.L. Hughley, and HeadKrack at NYC event. New syndicated shows launch January 2020....
Townsquare & Compass Media Launch Partnership
Townsquare Media and Compass Media Networks launched XXL Higher Level Radio, a new syndicated hip-hop show hosted by DJ Wire featuring exclusive interviews and XXL...
New Orleans Rapper Deemic Signs with Cash Money Records
21-year-old New Orleans rapper Deemic signs with Cash Money Records and releases debut single 'Late Night.' The track showcases his ability to blend hip-hop and...
Radio Facts at WBLS in New York
Radio Facts visits WBLS New York, celebrating Skip Dillard's FCC appointment and reconnecting with urban radio industry professionals....
Reach Media Launches Digital Initiative for Sybil Wilkes
Reach Media appoints Sybil Wilkes as Executive Director of Talent alongside new hires Yolanda Starks White and Chika Odilichika for digital expansion....
Headkrack Will Take over Rickey Smiley Morning Show
Headkrack will take over the Rickey Smiley Morning Show as Reach Media announces major hosting changes. Smiley moves to Tom Joyner's slot after Joyner's retirement....
Urban Radio: Nonala Tose on Phat Joe Show
Radio Facts interviews Nonala Tose, co-host of the Phat Joe morning show on Johannesburg's Radio 2000. She discusses South Africa's growing hip-hop scene, AmaPiano music...
Dana Cortez Kickoff at KKFR-FM Phoenix Concert
Dana Cortez launches new radio show at KKFR-FM Phoenix with star-studded POWERHOUSE concert featuring Chris Brown and Ty Dolla $ign....
Drive Thru Interview – Redd Roxx, WBLK, Buffalo
WBLK Buffalo radio DJ Redd Roxx shares her journey from nursing to hip-hop radio, overcoming challenges as a mother of three to build her broadcasting...
Michael Baisden Returns to 95.1 FM Chicago
Michael Baisden returns to his hometown Chicago on 95.1 FM Club Steppin. The award-winning radio host brings his four-hour show to the third-largest media market....
Sybil Wilkes New Role After Tom Joyner Show Ends
Radio veteran Sybil Wilkes becomes Executive Director of Black America Web after the Tom Joyner Morning Show ends in December....
Shawn Christopher Named Marketing Director at Cumulus
Radio veteran Shawn 'J Chris' Christopher returns to Savannah as Marketing Director at Cumulus Media, overseeing six stations including urban formats E93 and Magic 103.9....
Hollywood Unlocked Launches on 50 iHeartMedia Stations
Hollywood Unlocked with Jason Lee launches on 50 iHeartMedia stations nationwide, featuring Hip-Hop music, celebrity news, and star interviews with Trina....
Industry Vet Guy Brody Succumbs to Cancer
Veteran radio DJ Guy Brody passed away Monday after a brief battle with brain cancer. The popular 80s personality worked across major markets including New...
Jason Lee’s “Hollywood Unlocked” Hits iHeartRadio
Jason Lee's Hollywood Unlocked secures major syndication deal with iHeartRadio, launching weekly radio show on 50 urban stations nationwide starting August 17....
Headkrack’s New Show will be on Reach Media
Headkrack lands new hosting gig with Reach Media, taking over hip hop stations as Rickey Smiley exits in January 2020. Da Brat may join the...
Sybil Wilkes: Media & Community Impact
Sybil Wilkes, co-host of the nationally syndicated Tom Joyner Morning Show, was celebrated for her media impact and community service in 2015....
Core Communications Ends Agreement
Core Communications ends local marketing agreement for WTBS Mix 87.7 Atlanta, effective January 31, 2019, to focus on expanding Streetz brand....
