R&B singer and New York City native Freddie Jackson has died at the age of 70. The musician was known for soulful classics like “You Are My Lady.” Jackson began singing gospel music at a Baptist church in Harlem at an early age. In 1985 he released his debut album which featured the song “Rock
See Full StoryUrban One Tweaks Programming On Three Stations
Urban One Dallas has announced a programming realignment across its three-station Dallas-Fort Worth cluster, including new and returning personalities at KBFB (97.9 The Beat) and KKDA (K104) and a new music direction for 105.7 KRNB. At 97.9 The Beat, Radio Hall of Famer Rickey Smiley returns to the station to anchor mornings beginning at 5am. Jazzi
See Full StoryGAB Names Condace Pressley Broadcaster Of The Year
Atlanta’s Condace Pressley has been named Broadcaster of the Year by the Georgia Association of Broadcasters! Beth Clardullo multi-media consultant at Cox says, “I’ve had the pleasure of working with Condace for many years at WSB-TV, particularly through our Family2Family partnership, and I’ve seen firsthand the impact she’s had on our community. Her passion for
See Full StoryRadio One Indy Is Being Sued Over Song Aired
Indy Radio Alums and Fans on Facebook reports, an Indianapolis woman (Glenda West) is suing Radio One, claiming their Rickey Smiley morning show heard on WTLC-FM aired a song she wrote without obtaining her permission. The woman claims she heard the song “Too Too High” on the station several times. The Rickey Smiley show is
See Full StoryInsite | Ad Reach Key To Driving Brand Growth
A new book and a brand-new study from two global experts in marketing effectiveness reveal that reaching a lot of people with advertising is crucial to growing your business. Their findings also crush a major advertising myth about waste that prevents revenue and profit growth. This week’s Cumulus Media | Westwood One Audio Active Group®
See Full StoryRick Ross Arrested On Domestic Violence Charges
Rick Ross has been arrested on domestic violence charges in Florida. The rapper was arrested by Miami Beach police in the early hours of Thursday on domestic violence charges, including felony battery by strangulation, according to Miami-Dade jail and court records. The 50-year-old, whose legal name is William Leonard Roberts, was booked into the Turner Guilford Knight
See Full StoryA Return To Growth Framework To Increase Your Slice of the Pie
Why It Matters: Netflix has helped define audience and revenue growth in the 21st century, yet its CEO just said, “we’re not growing as fast as I want us to.” What might he say about radio? Here’s a return-to-growth framework for ratings and revenue with lessons from McDonald’s, auto insurance and Subway. It’s grounded in
See Full StoryInsite | Broad Ad Reach Key To Driving Brand Growth
New marketing research suggests advertisers looking for long-term growth should focus on reaching a broad audience rather than concentrating heavily on consumers who are already in the market to buy. The findings are highlighted in a new Cumulus Media | Westwood One Audio Active Group analysis from Pierre Bouvard, drawing on marketing effectiveness research and
See Full StoryRapper Lucki Stabbed In Skirmish Involving Playboi Carti’s Crew
Rappers Lucki and Playboi Carti have been caught up in a brawl in the car park at ComplexCon in Los Angeles. News reports revealed that multiple victims had been stabbed, including Lucki, who in social media videos appeared to have an injury to his face and neck. Law enforcement sources told TMZ that the Sunset singer was
See Full StoryRadio Ads Still Work And Influence
Consumers influenced by radio advertising are more likely to be planning purchases and activities across several high-value categories than consumers influenced by advertising overall, according to a new analysis from Katz Radio Group. For its latest “Sound Answers” report, Katz analyzed Nielsen Scarborough data examining activities consumers plan to pursue during the next 12 months and
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