Radio/Music News Tues-Thurs-Fri
— Tuesday, April 1st, 2025 —
Glorilla Headlines WHTA (Hot 107.9)/Atlanta’s Birthday Bash 2025 Concert

“Their lineup of acts for this show is impressive.”
WBTF/Lexington Names Sawyers & Price Co-PDs, Jay Alexander Exits After 21yrs

“One chapter ends, and a new era begins.”
Alisha ‘Lisha B’ Brown Joins WMGC (105.1 The Bounce)/Detroit Morning Show

“I am super excited to start this new chapter in Detroit with Beasley.”
— Friday, March 28th, 2025 —
Mediabase Releases Holiday 2025 Schedule, Final Reporting, Chart Posting, Addboard

“This seems a little early, but then again why wait.”
Breakfast Club Sr. News Prod. Loren LoRosa Debuts iHeartMedia/Black Effect Network Podcast

“She stays on top of everything.”
— Thursday, March 27th, 2025 —
Charlamagne Keeps Growing: Radio, Podcasting, Books, Film

“Variety breaks down Charlamagne’s multimedia blueprint — from radio to books, podcasts, and film.”
Alfredas Is Back, Joins Rickey Smiley’s Nationally Syndicated Morning Show

“She’s so talented, Urban One made a wise choice.”
From Atlanta To Everywhere, SupeRadio Signs Jammin’ Jay’s Southern Soul Mix For Syndication

“The Southern Soul Movement Just Got Louder.”
— Tuesday, March 25th, 2025 —
Living Legends Foundation Atlanta Golf Tournament, Drives Scholarships For Black Students

Proceeds benefit the foundations Scholarship Fund for Black students pursuing behind-the-scenes careers in media, communications, and music. Saturday April 19th, register or sponsor here, or call (972) 672 4812.”
NPR’s Steaming ‘Tiny Desk Concert’ Series, Becomes Weekly Radio Show

“It was only a matter of time.”
WDMK (105.9 Praise)/Detroit Listeners Rally, Raise $102,524 For St. Jude

“A Record-Breaking Effort?”
— Friday, March 21st, 2025 —
Urban One’s New Podcast Spotlights Altadena Wildfire Survivors In Los Angeles

“It wasn’t just the flames, the battle Altadena is still fighting.”
“R Dub!’s ‘Sunday Night Slow Jams’ Joins WJMR (Jammin’ 98.3)/Milwaukee

“His show is quietly killing it.”
— Thursday, March 20th, 2025 —
Chesley Maddox-Dorsey Named To ‘Power 50 Women Of Influence’ List

“Be a collector of talent as you build your team and village.”
Power Move: Brittany Rae Williams Joins Pod Digital Media, Sr. Director/Partnerships

“She’s great at what she does.”
‘To Altadena, With Love,’ BIN: Black Information Network Unpacks Impact of LA’s Wildfires

“Podcast Shares The Story Behind The Story.”
WALR (Kiss 104.1)/Atlanta Adds R&B Artist Bobby V For Weeknights

“Singing a different tune.”
— Tuesday, March 18th, 2025 —
Radio Shakeup: WPGC PD Angelique Alston Affected By Audacy Cuts

“She did an amazing job for many years.”
2025 National Black Radio Hall of Fame Inductees, See Who Made History

“Legendary icon Jerry Boulding to be honored posthumously.”
Litt Live Breaks The Mold, Akon’s Digital Radio Revolution Begins Now

“This could be a game-changer.”
Audacy Reshapes Executive Team, Turner, Oliviero, & Philips Step Up

“Major changes at the top.”
— Friday, March 14th, 2025 —
Urban One Raises $1.6 Million For St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

“Great job!”
Radio Hall Of Fame Opens Nominations For 2025 Induction Class

“Nominate now through 3/31.”
— Thursday, March 13th, 2025 —
FCC Unveils ‘Delete, Delete, Delete’ To Remove Outdated Regulations

“And their motives are code for?”
National Hip-Hop Museum Enters Cannabis Industry With Three DC Dispensaries

“Added revenue streams.”
Snapchat Rolls Out AI Video Lenses

“Always something new.”
— Tuesday, March 11th, 2025 —
Syndicated ‘Café Mocha’ Expands To WQQK (92Q)/Nashville, Honors Women’s History Month

“15 years and the affiliates list keep’s growing.”
Audacy/St. Louis Makes Frequency Changes For KMOX-AM & WHHL

“Sounds like a Home Run.”
University Of New Orleans Inks Master P For Pres./Basketball Operations

“The ball is in his court now.”
Drake’s Sound 42 Ends Run On SiriusXM

“Nothing lasts forever.”
— Friday, March 7th, 2025 —
Nationwide Audacy Layoffs Includes Entire WHHL/St. Louis Air Staff

“This kind of thing is always hard to watch.”
— Thursday, March 6th, 2025 —
Live Nation Urban Invests In Creator Marketing Platform Breakr

“New alliances are happening all around us.”
WWWQ-HD3 (OG 97.9)/ATLANTA Welcomes ‘The Chubb Rock Show’ To Afternoons

“He’s a Hip-Hop Legend.”
MediaCo/New York & Trace Partner To Expand Hip-Hop And R&B Globally

“New revenue streams for both companies.”
— Tuesday, March 4th, 2025 —
iHeartMedia New York Moves Up David Montague To Promotion Director

“Hard work earned him this new opportunity.”
— Friday, February 28th, 2025 —
Former Def Jam Pres. Kevin Liles & UMG Sued In Sexual Assault Allegations

“Innocent until proven guilty.”
WHUR/Washington DC Listeners Raise $45,000 For Howard University’s Alternative Spring Break Program

“What a great way to learn outside the classroom.”
— Thursday, February 27th, 2025 —
iHeartMedia Responds To FCC Chairman Carr’s Recent Payola Questions

“They responded quickly”
Black Effect Podcast Festival Returns To Atlanta

“The networks influence is becoming immense.”
NABOB Black Media Summit & Power Of Urban Radio Forum Set For October 8th

“It’s always interesting and I’m sure this year will be even more so.”
— Tuesday, February 25th, 2025 —
FCC Has Questions For iHeartMedia Chair/CEO Bob Pittman, Festival Sponsorship Identification Requirements?

“The company is known to follow FCC rules on this stringently.”
Kansas City PBS To Air Documentary On Carter Broadcast Group 75th Anniversary, KPRS

“Black owned and operated, still going strong.”
— Friday, February 21st, 2025 —
Urban One/Radio One Adjusts On-Air Lineups Following Layoffs

“Lots of movement.”
Syndicated ‘DeDe In The Morning’ Expands To WTBS-LD (87.7 The Vibe)/Atlanta

“Her affiliate list keeps growing.”
— Thursday, February 20th, 2025 —
Audacy Debuts Infinity Networks For Syndicated Programming

“iHeartMedia, Urban One, Cumulus, move over.”
Nielsen Foundation Grant To Fund Media Sales Curriculum At Atlanta University Center

“The Media Sales Institute (MSI) made this happen.”
Warner Records, Tim Hinshaw To Launch Free Lunch Records

“What a deal, a free lunch and music.”
— Tuesday, February 18th, 2025 —
Travis Scott Opens Doors For Youth In Fashion & Music

“He’s not just all talk, he gives back.”
— Friday, February 14th, 2025 —
Congress Backs Local Radio Against Performance Fees

“At least Congress can agree on something.”
Audacy Highlights Features For Black History Month

“It’s impressive.”
— Thursday, February 13th, 2025 —
PPM’s Three-Minute Process Boosted Canada’s Ratings, Is The U.S. Next?

“I wonder what stations the Royal Canadian Mounties listen to?”
iHeartMedia Celebrates Black History Month With Podcasts, Music, Nationwide Campaign

“They got it all covered.”
Melz On The Mic’ Exits KISX (107.3 Kiss-FM)Tyler-Longview, Texas

“His syndicated Southern Soul & Blues Mixshow is really good.”
Cox Media Group/Miami Names Sammy Simpson Promotions & Activations Manager

“He’s perfect for this job.”
— Tuesday, February 11th, 2025 —
WDAS/Philadelphia Reveals Honorees For Annual ‘Women Of Excellence’ Luncheon

“These women are special beyond belief.”
— Friday, February 7th, 2025 —
WAGA-TV/FOX 5, Radio One/Atlanta Team For 24-Hour Streaming Simulcast On HOT 107.9 HD2

“This is such a smart thing to do.”
Longtime Litle Rock Radio Veteran Mark Dylan Passes Away

“He was an R&B music historian.”
— Thursday, February 6th, 2025 —
Murder Inc. Records Founder Irv Gotti Dies At 54

“He was incredible at recognizing talent.”
WUSL, WCFB, WMIB, WAMO Among 50 Finalists For 2025 NAB Crystal Radio Awards

“Every station finalist is worthy of winning.”
Eastlan Hosts Free Webinar On AI For Creating Radio Ads

“You should make time for this.”
— Tuesday, February 4th, 2025 —
Senator Asks FCC To Investigate Radio Concert Agreements

“I wonder what or who is really behind this?”
Manni Supreme Joins WRDG (96.1 The Beat)/Atlanta For Evenings

“A key addition.”
Carter Broadcast Group/Kansas City Hosts 32nd Annual Soul Food Tour, Black History Month

“Yummy doesn’t begin to describe this.”
— Friday, January 31st, 2025 —
Radio One /Atlanta Relaunches WAMJ-HD2 (Classix 102.9) With Classic R&B, Southern Soul

“This is a winning combination.”
Nielsen, Black Consumers’ Use Digital Media 2 Hours More Than National Average

“How many people were included in their research?”
— Thursday, January 30th, 2025 —
Mediabase Makes Panel Changes

“Always tinkering.”
Questlove’s Sly Stone Documentary “Sly Lives!” Set To Premiere On Hulu

“He was known for blending funk, psychedelia, and rock.”
iHeartMedia Promotes Shay Frank To PD For KMEL/San Francisco

“Worked her way up the ladder.”
NY State Senator Cites Wendy Williams In Guardianship Reform Push

“Seems like a combination of greed and power.”
— Tuesday, January 28th, 2025 —
MusiCares Supports Los Angeles Area Wildfire Victims, Millions In Relief

“Swift action taken.”
Atlanta Based Rapper/Producer DJ Unk Dies At 43

“He had so much talent.”
SupeRadio/DJ E-Rock Mixshow ‘Radio Bassment’ Added To Four Perry Broadcasting Markets

“Mixing into more markets.”
New Jack City’ Writer Barry Michael Cooper Dies, 66 Years Old

“He took street reality to movie screens.”
— Friday, January 24th, 2025 —
RAB Hosting Webinar On Nielsen’s New PPM 3-Minute Quarter Hour Credit

“Let’s see if this PPM adjustment makes a difference.”
Tubi Partners With iHeartMedia To Bring ‘The Breakfast Club’ To Streaming

“Their show’s reach keeps growing.”
— Thursday, January 23rd, 2025 —
George Clinton, Doobie Brothers Among 2025 Songwriters Hall Of Fame Inductees

“Creative, innovative, and Funk personified.”
SummitMedia Has Job Opening For Night Slot, WBHK/Birmingham, AL & WJMZ/Greenville, SC

“A Fulltime Job Opportunity”
WHJX (HOT 106.5)/Jacksonville Inks Shawn Knight For Afternoons

“His act places well everywhere he goes.”
Cumulus Media/Savannah, GA Names CJ Jackson PD For WEAS & WTYB

“It’s nice to see people getting jobs.”
WQHH (96.5 FM)/Lansing, MI Selects Brion O’Brion For PD/Middays

“He’s always up for a challenge.”
— 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.”