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Urbaninsie.com has learned that Harvey Stone, the longtime former general manager at KBLX has passed. Stone was the kingpin at KBLX for 31 years, including its long, successful run as “The Quiet Storm,” until the station was purchased by Entercom in 2012. As we get more insite, we’ll pass it on.

Veteran broadcaster and media educator Don Sainte-Johnn has received a notable honor with his memoir, San Francisco’s LAST TOP 40 DISC JOCKEY, officially accepted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Library & Archives. Sainte-Johnn shared the news in an email, calling the recognition a meaningful tribute to the legacy of KFRC San Francisco

Radio Resources has expanded the reach of its nationally syndicated weekend program, The Back In The Day Replay with Paco Lopez, with the addition of Seven Mountains Media’s 98 Jamz in Bowling Green. Hosted by veteran radio personality Paco Lopez, the three-hour weekly show features classic Hip Hop and throwback hits, complemented by artist stories,

Urban One reported lower second-quarter revenue as advertising softness continued across several business segments, though the company significantly reduced its net loss and said revenue trends improved sequentially from the first quarter. For the quarter ended June 30, Urban One posted net revenue of $85.8 million, down 6.4% from a year earlier. The company reported

It’s that time again—the 2026 Radio Connect Awards are here, and we’re excited to invite you to join us for an unforgettable Labor Day Weekend celebration in Las Vegas, Nevada. For a limited time, we’re offering you a complimentary invitation to attend this year’s Radio Connect Awards and related events. To reserve your spot, please

Beasley Media Group has entered into a definitive asset purchase agreement to sell CHR WNKS-FM (KISS 95.1) in Charlotte, NC, and the Alternative KXTE-FM signal in Las Vegas to Educational Media Foundation (EMF), with both transactions expected to close in mid-October pending FCC approval. As part of the Charlotte deal, Beasley will relocate its Maney

Westwood One says its NFL audio broadcasts continue to deliver significant reach and engagement for advertisers, according to new research highlighted in the company’s 2026 NFL Listening Report. The report, featured in this week’s Cumulus Media | Westwood One Audio Active Group blog by Chief Insights Officer Pierre Bouvard, draws on studies from Quantilope, MRI-Simmons