Unfortunately, Radio One and Reach Media had to layoff several employees yesterday due to the coronavirus situation. We have learned that Sybil Wilkes was one of the people laid off. As you remember she worked with Tom Joyner for many years before he retired in December 2019.
Sources state that Radio One revenues have been down as much as 70% over the last several weeks. Of the many employees laid off, most of them were from the sales and promotions department but they were also several DJs laid off as well. See our previous announcement from June 28, 2019 about Sybil’s appointment below.
Per the announcement that Tom Joyner is retiring at the end of the year and Rickey Smiley is replacing him, we have been informed that other members of Tom Joyner ‘s show Sybil Wilkes, Huggy Lowdown and Chris Paul with remain with Reach Media in a new capacity. Does that mean a new show for the three? We’re not sure but that is most likely.
We will keep you posted.
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What radio station and show can I listen to with Damon Williams,Huggy Lowdown and Chris Paul on, now that the TJMS ?has retired?
They’re on Russ Part Morning Show
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