Radiocoach

“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.