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Urban One’s Eddie Harrell Jr. & Deon Levingston Named Co-Presidents, David Kantor To Retire
URBAN ONE has announced that DAVID KANTOR will retire as CEO of RADIO ONE and REACH MEDIA, effective JAN. 5, 2025. He will internally be succeeded by EDDIE HARRELL Jr. and DEON LEVINGSTON.
Both will be elevated to co-Presidents of the URBAN ONE Audio Division. HARRELL Jr. is currently RVP/GM of RADIO ONE/OHIO Markets, and LEVINGSTON is currently RVP/GM of RADIO ONE/INDIANAPOLIS.
URBAN ONE CEO ALFRED LIGGINS said, “The radio industry is losing one of its giants, and URBAN ONE is bidding farewell to a venerable leader whose passion and vision have helped to shape our industry, guide our company, and serve our growing and diverse audience.”
“EDDIE HARRELL Jr. and DEON LEVINGSTON are ready to take the helm and build on the legacy DAVID leaves behind. They understand our brand, our audience, and our position in this industry. Their talent and experience are just what we need moving forward.”