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“You could learn a thing or two.”

“A hard worker.”

“Nothing lasts forever.”

“It will potentially consistently improve ratings for stations targeting younger audiences.”

“Back To Work.”

“All hail to the Queen Bey”

“This film will tear the roof off the sucker.”

“Don’t pass up this opportunity.”

“It’s been long overdue.”

“They care about the community.”

 “There’s a new competition in town”

“A creative visionary across multiple entertainment fields.”

“Moving on is never easy.”

“Excellent strategic move.”

“She was really good at what she did.”

“Hopefully he’ll get it together.”

“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.”

“Parting is such sweet sorrow.”

“Multi-skilled.”

“Corporate moves.”

“He’s back!”

“Less red tape is always a good thing.”

“Is the fat lady getting ready to sing?”

“A slick move by the Trump campaign, not cool.”

“This is where the money is.”

 “No snooze alarm, you’ll stay awake.”

“Let’s applaud vocal gymnastics at its best.”

“Being on all those stations is a milestone.”

“We should know who’s not being hired.”

“Hmmmmn…”

“A knowledgeable man with a kind heart.”

“Always helping the community.”

“Vote.”

“Star power comes to DC’s Quiet Storm.”

“More Markets Added.”

“The event covered everything from deportation to reparations.”

“The cleanup and affect is still going on.”

“Not sure if this is a good thing for BMI’s Future.”

“The company cares about the community.”

“Talented and down to earth funny.”

“First major Western artist to visit the country after apartheid.”

“Miss Monique named PD, still handles Columbia & Florence SC.”

“Expand your advertising methods with podcasting.”

“The countdown is on.”

“Women are a strong force in media.”

“Any info on increasing the bottom line is welcomed.”

“Two heads are better than one.”

“Out with the old, in with the new.”

“Everybody seems to be partnering up these days.”

 “The influencers & star power lit up the room.”

“South Beach, get ready for the hustle.”

 “The voice of an angel who gave birth to the voice of an angel.”

“Management, egos, and budgets.”

“Welcome Back.”

“Back in the saddle again.”

“They are rolling the dice, it’s a winner!”

“This is one of the best morning shows in the country.”

“Good luck and if you win, save the money.”

“The game is not over until it’s over.”

“This is revolutionary for many with mild hearing loss.”

“New Beginnings”

“This is a unique approach to making things work.”

“There are still some tickets available, click here.”

“She is a real go-getter.”

“His delivery was naturally warm and friendly.”

“Hang in there long enough and good things happen.”

“All that cash is there for the taking.”

“There’s no such thing as being over prepared.”

“Welcome to Motown.”

“Do You Remember.”

“There are still some tickets available.”

“When does he sleep?”

“I hope they backed up their hard drives.”

“A clone by any other name.”

“His day in court is coming.”

“One big happy music family.”

“I can’t picture them doing anything unethical.”

“The hills are alive with the sound of music.”

“Attendees for this annual event include the ‘Whose Who’ of the music & radio industries.”

“Soon we’ll be thinking for ourselves, and humans will become our pets.” 

“Attendees for this annual event include the ‘Whose Who’ of the music & radio industries.”

“What happens in Vegas doesn’t always stay there.”

“He was a part of something special.”

“We can’t say they are not trying.”

 “Nothing Tri-Trump-ant: Strategize, mobilize, pulverize on Nov. 5th.”

“He lived his life with pure soul as one would say, and for us, no one did it better.”

FRANKIE BEVERLY 12/6/46 – 9/10/24.

“This year’s show will further solidify POWER 99’s place at the forefront of Hip-Hop culture in Philadelphia”

Charlamagne: “Partnering with iHEARTRADIO for this fourth year to invest in our mental wealth fills me with immense pride.”

“The Making of a Rivalry: Caitlin Clark Vs. Angel Reese.”

“I have survived all the radical changes in broadcasting, and I’ve worked in three of the finest cities in America, New Orleans, New York, and Los Angeles. Today I couldn’t be more excited.”

“Being part of America’s top audio company is an honor, and I’m excited about the incredible journey ahead.”

“He puts on an amazing show”

“They can check this off their early Christmas list”

“Time marches forward with change.”

“He wanted artists to get a larger piece of the financial pie.”

“Who wants to be anointed?”

“All Sorts of irony involved with this story”

“The Survey says.”

“He will be missed.”  

NPRs Mitra I. Arthur wrote, “Have you ever been in a room where you can feel a palpable, collective swooning?”

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“Lights, camera’s, podcasts!”

“She is an incredible creative force.”

“She was personable, dynamic, skilled, and a leader.”

“If you can leap tall building at a single bound & make people laugh, you’ve got a shot.”

“I knew they would figure it out, now fix PPM.”

“It’s never just another day.”

“She deserves it, she works her butt off.”

“Boys and girls, I know you know better!” 

“Black stories have largely been depicted as one-dimensional and over-simplified.”

“He’ll try anything to catch a news cycle”

It was creative and a jam session for the history books!

Mine is bigger than yours.

They are smarter than the average bear.

The people have spoken.

“1+1 is not adding Up To 2”

See, sometimes good things do happen to nice people!

Replicate their voices without permission and you die! Well, not really, but you get the drift.

“Mr. Chairman, we cast our votes for” 

See, you can return home!

It’s The Weekend, take a 15-minute break and enjoy.

NPR’s Alanté Serene did a hell of Job describing the vibe of singer Kehlani.

I just wonder what methodology was used and how many participants were involved?

Sounds like it was a fun night.

Ticking their way to meme filled madness.

Ask and you might receive, but to never ask, total crap.

“I am deeply honored and excited”

What an amazing career.

“Giving back to the community is something I’ve always been passionate about”

“I was overwhelmed seeing all these people from 25 years ago”

“Behind the Mic is by far our most competitive mentorship.”
 Ladies, start your engines!

Now this guy really has worked his way up the ladder!

She is the essence of effervescence, and she can dance too!

I’m sure she had her reasons.

Last time I checked, it’s called alleged stealing.

French wine please, hold the ‘Gin & Juice.’

Reimagining the Future, until they have to do it again.

HOWARD UNIVERSITY R&B WHUR (96.3)/WASHINGTON DC PM drive personality FRANK SKI and QUIET STORM host JOHN MONDS have exited apparently due to budget cuts.

What will they think of next?

“Thank you to REZA SARRAFIEH, BIG D, and staff” 

“We have a lot of positive things happening in our company”

Power becomes him, don’t you think? 

Dammnnn, this ought to be interesting. And Doodles is who?

“I am humbled and honored to take the helm of R&B and Gospel”

Hey folks SVP Maurice DeVoe is still in the mix with his soon to formally be announced title.

“We reflect on five decades of tremendous progress made in advancing women in media.”

The legendary Talk Show Host was a community leader and radio mentor to many.

“And the budget cut is me? That’s weird”

“I am beyond static to be chosen to lead these two iconic brands, Urban WBLX and R&B WDLT.”
I didn’t know he was there, did you?

I know you’re curious. Just how accurate are DSPs.

Maybe it was just a miscommunication.

Raises awareness about breast cancer in the African American community.

The FRESH PRINCE finds a new home.

Sr. VP/GM GINA MILLER, ” During my 20 years I have nothing but deep gratitude for us having the opportunity to be a part of the lives of artists and their music.” 

Payments slowed and stopped altogether in 2018.

ST. LOUIS Mayor TISHAURA JONES, “TAMMIE gave so much to our community. I will forever miss her smile, her wit, her style, her hugs, and her infectious giggle.”

“Looking forward to NEW ORLEANS and the Dollars & Sense Power Of The Black Dollar Panel.”

“There is a lot of discussion around GEN Z professionalism in the workplace, labeled as the “etiquette.”

Pres./CEO STEVE HEGWOOD, “We are steadfast in our mission to wholeheartedly serve our community on a daily basis.”

Multiple publications have reported that URBAN ONE/RADIO ONE/REACH MEDIA CEO DAVID KANTOR will retire at the end of 2024. No official transition plans or statements from URBAN ONE have been made yet.

DIGITAL MUSIC NEWS recently reported that there are over 140 active lawsuits music industry in the U.S. Some cases could have long-term impacts on AI, statutory royalties, government regulation, and national security. The 10 most significant cases are…

NOPLACE is a new social media app that has launched and quickly became one of the most sought after apps. It targets the Gen Z audience. Some of the features are customizable profiles (users can share relationship statuses), current activities, and more, reported TECHCRUNCH. 

CARTER MEDIA Gospel KPRT (1590 AM/106.1 FM)/KANSAS CITY and HIGH ASPIRATIONS will host the 3rd Annual DEBBIE DEE BACKPACK DRIVE. It will take place on FRIDAY JULY 26th from 6a-6p (CT) at HIGH ASPIRATIONS, 803 E. 27th Street in KANSAS CITY.

CUMULUS MEDIA has selected TISH BODEN as VP/Market Mgr. for the company’s four-station cluster in FAYETTEVILLE, NC. Her new role becomes effective AUGUST 1st. She’s transferring from CUMULUS MEDIA/SHREVEPORT, LA cluster. BODEN takes over for CHERYL SALOMONE who announced her retirement earlier this year.

Recently 300 ENTERTAINMENT promoted AZ COHEN to VP/A&R & Research; JANELLE GIBBS VP/Publicity; and TASHANA VENTURA VP/Marketing. Moving on Up.

JACOBS MEDIA is conducting its sixth annual AQ6 survey (Air Talent Questionnaire). The focus is on commercial radio air talent.  Find out what the deal is with AI and radio operations behind-the-scenes with air talent.

Singer J. BROWN recently wrapped up his first EUROPEAN tour and found out this week that his “If You Could See You” single had reached #1 on the R&B charts.  BROWN told SAM WEAVER …

TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY Public Radio KTSU (THE CHOICE 90.9)/HOUSTON has added TEXAS RADIO HALL OF FAME’s LARRY “UNCLE FUNKY” JONES to its lineup.  He’s back up on the horse.

iHEARTMEDIA/CLEVELAND recently debuted (7/12) WMMS-HD3/W256BT (THE NEW THROWBACK 99.1). BIN: BLACK INFORMATION NETWORK was moved from the 99.1 dial position to translator station 101.1 FM (W266CJ).  Hmmm?

In partnership with his BRANDON ANDERSON FOUNDATION, GRAMMY Award winning ANDERSON .PAAK will hold his 6th .PAAK HOUSE IN THE PARK FESTIVAL on OCTOBER 26th. VENTURA County CALIFORNIA is going to be a party with a cause.

The impact of Hurricane BERYL in TEXAS and nearby areas caused two MEDIABASE problems on TUESDAY (6/9). There were server outages for many website-based radio companies in areas affected by the tropical storm, and MEDIABASE subscribers around the country could not access the website for several hours because the company’s servers are near the affected areas of TEXAS.

CUMULUS MEDIA OM J’MICHAEL FRANCOIS is leaving the company. He was in charge of a five-station group that includes NEW ORLEANS R&B KMEZ (BIG EASY 102.9), Gospel KKND (HEAVEN 106.7 FM), BATON ROUGE Urban WEMX (MAX 94.1), R&B KQXL (Q106.5), and Gospel WXOK (HEAVEN 95.7/1460).

Brand & Content VP JIMMY STEAL for HUBBARD/CHICAGO Hot AC WTMX (101.9 THE MIX) and WTBC (THROWBACK 100.3), will exit the company at the end of this year. He will then launch a radio consultancy business. The veteran programmer has been in his position for six years.

URBAN ONE Founder/Chair, CATHY HUGHES will keynote The Little Black Dress and Pearls Luncheon hosted by the MIAMI-DADE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, Women’s Business Council. The event takes place on SATURDAY JULY 13th at HILTON MIAMI Airport. During the festivities, District 109 FLORIDA STATE REPRESENTATIVE ASHLEY V. GANTT will be recognized for her contributions to the community.

Actor-Musician DONALD GLOVER aka CHILDISH GAMBINO announced this will be his final album using the alias. His 6th album “Bando Stone & The New World,” will be released later this month. GLOVER has earned five GRAMMYS as CHILDISH GAMBINO.

The NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS (NAB) Pres. CURTIS LeGEYT recently testified before the U.S. House Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet. He indicated that the AMERICAN MUSIC FAIRNESS ACT (AMFA) would place a financial burden on local radio stations.

Veteran programmer ELROY SMITH is hosting the “BOSTON Radio Reunion & Awards” on FRIDAY, JULY 26th, from 6-9p (ET) at the BRUCE C. BOLLING Municipal Building in BOSTON. Mayor MICHELLE WU will also proclaim JULY 26th as 1090 W.I.L.D Day.

Last month, the FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION voted to reinstate the radio duplication rule for commercial FM stations. This decision was in response to a petition from the MUSICFIRST COALITION, FUTURE OF MUSIC COALITION, and REC NETWORKS. The rule was originally enacted in 1992 and repealed in 2020.

URBAN ONE/RADIO ONE R&B Oldies WPPZ (CLASSIX 107.9)/PHILADELPHIA has hired SHAILA SCOTT (AMILEE CATTOUSE) for middays. The slot was formerly held by PD/midday JAY DIXON who exited in FALL 2023. Most recently, she handled weekends/part-time for AUDACY Classic Hip-Hop WXBK (94.7 THE BLOCK)/NEW YORK.

INTERNATIONAL FREE AND ACCEPTED MODERN MASONS Urban WGPR (107.5 FM)/DETROIT has landed TONY RANKIN for APD/PM drive. Most recently he was PD/middays at WQHH (POWER 96.5)/LANSING, MI.  

COX MEDIA GROUP (CMG) R&B WCFB (STAR 94.5)/ORLANDO will host a “How to Get Hired Fast Workshop” and dinner on THURSDAY JULY 18th at the STAR 94.5 STANLEY STEEMER PERFORMANCE STUDIO. The free event will start at 5 p.m. (ET) and will be hosted by midday personality JOJO.

SNAPCHAT has teamed with BEYONCÉ to launch an official BITMOJI collection for her COWBOY CARTER Merch line. Fans can engage with COWBOY CARTER through a visual experience generated with AI, reported DIGITAL MUSIC NEWS.  

COX MEDIA GROUP continues layoffs that began last week. The hardest hit markets were MIAMI and ORLANDO.

ENCO SYSTEMS, BENZTOWN, and COMPASS MEDIA NETWORKS have entered an AI partnership with BEASLEY MEDIA GROUP. This agreement will provide SPECai, an AI-powered spec spot creator. 

SEAN “DIDDY” COMBS has dropped his $60 million lawsuit against SEAN JOHN (The fashion brand he founded) He sold 90 percent of the brand to GLOBAL BRANDS GROUP (GBG) in 2016. In 2021, he filed lawsuits against GBG, accusing them of using his likeness to promote their products without his permission.

The RADIO HALL OF FAME has revealed its 2024 induction class. The awards ceremony will take place on THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 19th at the OMNI NASHVILLE HOTEL in NASHVILLE, TN.

iHEARTMEDIA/BIN: BLACK INFORMATION NETWORK has launched “LOCK IT AND STORE IT! A gun safety Awareness Campaign stressing the importance of keeping guns away from children. The initiative will feature special reports, news stories, and social media content about unintentional shootings involving Black children in AMERICA.

SUPERADIO and MILES AHEAD BROADCASTING LLC have entered into a distribution and advertising sales agreement for the national distribution of the AFROZONS Radio Show. AFROZONS is the first syndicated radio show to bring Afrobeats to U.S. radio. 

gamma. has named LIONEL RIDENOUR Executive Vice President of Promotions. He’ll be spearheading the promotional efforts for all formats including Top 40, Urban, Rhythm, and R&B.

NPR Music’s TINY DESK Concert series will feature Black female artists for BLACK MUSIC MONTH. The GRAMMY Award winning Nigerian singer TEMS will Kick off the month of special programming for the in-office audiences.

SEAN COMBS, facing legal actions over allegations of sexual and physical abuse, has sold his majority stake in REVOLT, the media company he founded, reported the NEW YORK TIMES.

The ESSENCE FESTIVAL OF CULTURE will celebrate its 30th anniversary in NEW ORLEANS from JULY 5th through JULY 7th. The evening concert series will take place at CAESARS SUPERDOME STADIUM.

SAM WEAVER MEDIA has learned that BEASLEY MEDIA GROUP/DETROIT is looking for an On-Air PD to oversee R&B WDMK (105.9 KISS FM) and Rhythmic AC WMGC (105.1 THE BOUNCE).