OCTOBER 2024
— Thursday, October 31th, 2024 —
Urban One’s Eddie Harrell Jr. & Deon Levingston Named Co-Presidents, David Kantor To Retire

“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.”
ADIDAS Sees Sales Boost Despite Ending Kanye West Partnership

“Parting is such sweet sorrow.”
Omarion To Star In Allblk TV Series ‘Wild Rose’

“Multi-skilled.”
MediaCo Taps Albert Rodriguez For Interim CEO, René Santaella To COO

“Corporate moves.”
— Tuesday, October 29th, 2024 —
KXBS (Foxy 106.9)/St. Louis Adds Kevy Kev’s Familiar Voice For Weekend Lineup

“He’s back!”
FCC New Rules Will Give Digital FMs More Technical Flexibility

“Less red tape is always a good thing.”
Financial Strain Testing Microsoft & OpenAI Partnership

“Is the fat lady getting ready to sing?”
— Friday, October 25th, 2024 —
Charlamagne Fights Back Against Trump Ad Misusing His Voice

“A slick move by the Trump campaign, not cool.”
Urban One Podcast Audience Increases, New Collaboration With Mick Unplugged

“This is where the money is.”
— Thursday, October 24th, 2024 —
WALR (Kiss 104.1)/Atlanta Teams Toni Moore & Tony Sculfield For Mornings

“No snooze alarm, you’ll stay awake.”
Benztown Celebrates 2024 Top 50 Voiceover Talents

“Let’s applaud vocal gymnastics at its best.”
AURN’s Viewpoints Radio Now Airing On 1,000+ Stations

“Being on all those stations is a milestone.”
FCC Faces Legal Pushback Over Diversity Data Collection

“We should know who’s not being hired.”
— Tuesday, October 22nd, 2024 —
Chris Harris Exits PD Position At WIZF/Cincinnati, WCKX/Columbus, Ohio

“Hmmmmn…”
SESAC Executive James Leach Has Died

“A knowledgeable man with a kind heart.”
Cox Media Group/Jacksonville Hosts ‘Healing After Domestic Violence’ Forum

“Always helping the community.”
WUSL Power 99)/Philadelphia Hosts Voter Registration Event

“Vote.”
— Friday, October 18th, 2024 —
Raheem Devaughn To Host WHUR/Washington DC’s ‘Original Quiet Storm’

“Star power comes to DC’s Quiet Storm.”
— Thursday, October 17th, 2024 —
Mediabase Making October Panel Changes

“More Markets Added.”
Charlamagne Hosts Nationwide Audio Town Hall With VP Kamala Harris

“The event covered everything from deportation to reparations.”
Radio One/Charlotte Hosts Radiothon For Hurricane Helene Relief

“The cleanup and affect is still going on.”
Private Equity, New Mountain Capital Finalizes Deal to Acquire BMI

“Not sure if this is a good thing for BMI’s Future.”
Carter Broadcast Group & Giving Hope & Help Team For 2nd Annual Hygiene Drive

“The company cares about the community.”
— Tuesday, October 15th, 2024 —
WVEE/Atlanta Mourns The Loss Of Longtime Host Wanda Smith

“Talented and down to earth funny.”
Whitney Houston’s 30th South Africa Tour Anniversary Remastered Film

“First major Western artist to visit the country after apartheid.”
iHeartMedia Debuts R&B Station KVDU (104.1 The Vibe)/Baton Rouge

“Miss Monique named PD, still handles Columbia & Florence SC.”
Family Podcasting On The Rise In-Cars Listening & At-Home

“Expand your advertising methods with podcasting.”
— Friday, October 11th, 2024 —
NAACP Launches $3.75M Campaign To Boost Black Voter Turnout In Key States

“The countdown is on.”
Gracie Awards Open Entries For 50th Annual Celebration

“Women are a strong force in media.”
— Thursday, October 10th, 2024 —
Radio Vendor Alliance & IBA Launch Free Workshop Series, AI

“Any info on increasing the bottom line is welcomed.”
Townsquare Media & SummitMedia Form Digital Advertising Alliance

“Two heads are better than one.”
YouTube Expands Shorts Video Length To 3 Minutes

“Out with the old, in with the new.”
iHeartMedia Joins Forces With Whalar To Boost Creator Marketing

“Everybody seems to be partnering up these days.”
— Tuesday, October 8th, 2024 —
Living Legends Foundation Honors Music & Media Icons

“The influencers & star power lit up the room.”
The Morning Hustle Joins WEDR (99 Jamz)/Miami For Mornings

“South Beach, get ready for the hustle.”
Cissy Houston, Gospel Singer & Mother of Whitney Houston, Dies At 91

“The voice of an angel who gave birth to the voice of an angel.”
NAB Show New York Kicks Off With Radio & Podcasting Focus

“Management, egos, and budgets.”
— Friday, October 4th, 2024 —
WJHM (102 Jamz)/Orlando Inks ‘DJ D-Strong’ For Afternoons

“Welcome Back.”
WTMG (Magic 101.3)/Gainesville, FL Is Back On The Air

“Back in the saddle again.”
— Thursday, October 3rd, 2024 —
Ronnie Glover to Oversee Beasley Media Group/Las Vegas Cluster

“They are rolling the dice, it’s a winner!”
KHMX (Mix 96.5)/Houston New flagship Station For ‘The Dana Cortez Show’

“This is one of the best morning shows in the country.”
NPR College Podcast Challenge Returns, $5,000 Prize

“Good luck and if you win, save the money.”
— Tuesday, October 1st, 2024 —
Nielsen’s New 3-Minute Quarter Hour Credit Could Boost PPM Ratings

“The game is not over until it’s over.”
Apple AirPods Pro 2 Approved For Over-The-Counter Hearing Aid Use

“This is revolutionary for many with mild hearing loss.”
Chris Hastings To Lead WXXI Public Media Starting November 11th

“New Beginnings”
Dewayne “D-Wayne” Taylor Returns To Mornings & Partnership With KFRX/Lincoln, NE

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