Radio/Music News Tues-Thurs-Fri
— Tuesday, January 21st, 2025 —
Mercedes-Benz To Launch AI Navigation With Google Partnership
“More AI coming to a car navigation system near you.”
Veteran PD/Air Talent Gary Young Has Died
“R.I.P.”
WMIB/Miami Afternoon Host ‘Papa Keith’ Runs For Office, Trick Daddy Filling In
“A smart temporary move.”
— Friday, January 17th, 2025 —
Recording Academy To Honor Kirk Franklin With Black Music Icon Award
“His journey has been incredible.”
R Dub’s Sunday Night Slow Jams Adds Nine Affiliates
“Picture candlelight, dinner, & fine wine.”
— Thursday, January 16th, 2025 —
WMG Pledges $1 Million For Los Angeles Fire Relief
“It’s a great start, but it’s going to take a lot more.”
KBLA/Los Angeles Highlights Black Altadena Community Wildfire Efforts
“This community grew out of the Civil Rights Movement in the 1960s.”
iHeartMedia, Martin Luther King III Foundation, Legacy+, Launch “My Legacy” Podcast Series
“I think this is going to be good.”
Personality Linda Moorer 2025 Pensacola FL, MLK Parade Grand Marshall
“Quite an honor.”
— Tuesday, January 14th, 2024 —
Core Radio Group/Atlanta Debuts ‘87.7 The Vibe’
“Steve Hegwood is always on his game.”
WEMX (Max 94.1)/Baton Rouge Welcomes ‘The Breakfast Club’ To Morning Drive
“Adding another station to their list of affiliates.”
Seth Resler Offers Free Webinar Building Radio Communities
“He combines common sense with research.”
J. Brown Creates GoFundMe For Altadena, CA Families Displaced By Fires
“Doing his part to help.”
Big Homie Kodaq Exits WRDG (96.1 The Beat)/Atlanta
“He has a big heart and a lot of talent.”
Reach Media Cancels The Amanda Seales Show
“It just wasn’t a good fit.”
— Friday, January 10th, 2025 —
SupeRadio’s DJ E-Rock’s Radio Bassment Added To KYLD (Wild 94.9)/SF
“Now has a Top 40 version.”
iHeartPodcasts & Black Effect Network Team Up For ‘Good Moms, Bad Choices’ Podcast
“This show is as real as it gets.”
— Thursday, January 9th, 2025 —
Court Rules FCC Lacks Authority to Enforce Net Neutrality
“This could turn out to be even a worse deal than the Telecommunications Act.”
Black Radio Hall Of Fame Introduces Mitch Faulkner Radio Imaging/Production Award
“He was a wiz in the production room… and that voice, wow!”
SiriusXM Debuts Grown Folk Jamz Channel
“R&B at its best.”
SummitMedia/Richmond, VA Flips WJSR To Hip Hop ‘100.9 The Hip Hop Station’
“Somewhat surprising.”
— Tuesday, January 7th, 2025 —
iHeartMedia Promotes Nicky Sparrow, Dee Dee Faison
“Well Deserved for both.”
iHeartMedia, BIN: Black Information Network Names Terry Foxx VP/News & Content
“Moving on up.”
Joel Denver, Seth Resler Hold First Radio Rendezvous For 2025
“Learn & mingle in real time.”
Radio & Music Industry Veteran Bill Speed Passes Away At 75
“Influential behind the scenes.”