Cotton takes over Radio One slot Sep 22, 2009
TV presenter and DJ Fearne Cotton has taken over the BBC Radio One mid-morning show from Jo Whiley ... Cotton presented the Radio One official chart show on Sundays for two years. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Broadcasters, Advertisers and Ad Agency Leaders Partner With Arbitron to Define Radio Affinity Metric Sep 18, 2009
Task Force Leadership Team Gerry Boehme Matt Johnson Executive Vice President Media Director Strategic Planning & Information Belron U/Safelite AutoGlass Technology Services Katz Media Group Betty Kuphal Director of Regional Media, East Region Paul Bronstein The Coca-Cola Company Vice President, Research Westwood One Radio Deon Levingston Vice President/General Manager Joanne Church Inner City Broadcasting President Radio Research Consortium Brian McElroy Dr. Tom Evans Vice President of Research... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Candidates for Va. governor debate issues Sep 18, 2009
Both candidates have also confirmed that they will participate in the Radio One Candidate Forum on Sept. 22 and in the AARP and League of Women Voters People s Debate, Oct. 12. Both debates will be in Richmond. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
Uganda charges dozens over riots Sep 15, 2009
Radio One talk-show host Kalundi Sserumaga was arrested on Friday and is expected to appear in court this week. The Daily Monitor reported that opposition MP Issa Kikungwe, from the Buganda area, was arrested on Sunday in church. (BBC News -- Africa)
Uganda: Journalist On Sedition Charges Sep 14, 2009
Radio One talk show host Kalundi Sserumaga who was on Friday night arrested by security agents, faces sedition charges and inciting violence, the Police said yesterday. Claiming that Mr Sserumaga committed "grave offences", the Inspector General of Police, Maj. (allAfrica.com)
Uganda: Govt Clamps Down on Media After Protests Sep 13, 2009
Kampala The Radio One talk show host, Mr Kalundi Sserumaga, who was on Friday night grabbed by unidentified people, became the first journalist to fall victim as government continues to clamp down on the media amidst chaotic scenes in parts of the country. The government yesterday also suspended two other media practitioners on allegations of inciting violence and demeaning the President. (allAfrica.com)
Pop problems Sep 4, 2009
"Our single didn't get playlisted on Radio One," explains 20-year-old Brooke Challinor ... Radio One DJ Scott Mills was one of the first people to champion the band, after stumbling across their online-only single Je Suis Une Dolly ... " RumoursOf course, with the pumped-up marketing muscle of the X Factor behind them, the Dolly Rockers wouldn't be worrying about Radio One giving their new record the cold shoulder. So, what was the outcome of that crisis meeting? "We've got a great press guy who... (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Helicopter rescue by sea Aug 28, 2009
Wicked Local photo by Craig Goedecke. A Coast Guard rescue swimmer is lowered to the troubled boat to assist its two passengers and dog. (Cohasset Mariner, MA)
Ad Boycott Heats... Aug 26, 2009
Glenn Beck's Obamassault: 'Green' aide: The Swamp. Color of Change' boycott leader says FOX host "trying to change subject.'' Posted August 24, 2009 8:45 PM by Mark Silva This may help explain why President Barack Obama is so -- as the producer for FOX News' FOX's Glenn Beck used his popular program today to "attack the background of Van Jones, a White House environmental advisor who co-founded an African American political advocacy group that has organized an advertising boycott of his... (The Drudge Report)
Health care reform dead? Think again Aug 20, 2009
Opinion: Health care reform dead. Think again - Breaking Bioethics- msnbc. (MSNBC -- Health)
Arbitron Outlines Two Key Sample Quality Improvement Initiatives for Diary and PPM Markets Aug 14, 2009
Arbitron Radio Advisory Council LEADERSHIP Chairperson Lisa Decker, Senior Vice President/ Market Manager, Seattle CBS Radio RAC Vice Chairman RAC Past Chairman Doug Abernethy, Vice President & Chuck DuCoty, COO General Manager NRG Media KBXX-FM/KMJQ-FM/KROI-FM (Radio One) 2009 Members Don Benson, President & CEO Lucy Hughes, Senior Vice Lincoln Financial President, Research Continuous-Service Markets 1-50 CBS Radio Top 5 Group-Appointed Gerry Boehme, Executive Vice Buzz Knight, Vice President,... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Boys & Girls Club offers bit of music to boost programs Aug 13, 2009
DURHAM -- Rain teased the crowd with an occasional sprinkle Wednesday on the field next to the John Avery Boys Club, but nothing could dash the spirit of this crowd of young people, who had come to see Radio One morning show host Russ Parr. After a morning visit in Raleigh, the 2009 Russ Parr Bus Tour came to John Avery on Wednesday afternoon. (Herald Sun)
Just Because Aug 5, 2009
Your single has been playlisted at Radio One - how does that feel. I am pretty excited, but you know what. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Berkeley Rep Announces Creative Team for Green Day's American Idiot Jul 29, 2009
In addition,he has provided choreography for Prada, Radio One, Selfridges, and the award-winning TV commercial Harmonious Dance for Orange Mobile. Tom Kitt (music supervisor / arrangements / orchestrations) composed the new musical Next to Normal, which netted him two Tony Awards (Best Original Score with Brian Yorkey and Best Orchestrations with Michael Starobin) and the Outer Critics Circle Award for Best New Score. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Gundy, Cowboys Getting Respect Jul 28, 2009
By Posted Jul 27, 2009. Mike Gundy won the best dressed coach award for Day One at the Big 12 Media Days. (GoPokes.com)
Local Fans Watch Jackson Memorial Jul 8, 2009
They were invited by bar owner LaVar Arrington (former Redskins), and Radio One DC.. "Music, to me, is probably the most influential tool in all of creation, so for someone to have grasp it as well as Michael Jackson did, was, I don't think it'll ever happen again," Arrington said. (W-USA News, DC)
Fashion gossip this week Jul 7, 2009
" Peter Andre is the new face of Ed Hardy. The 'Mysterious Girl' singer has signed a reported 600000 deal with fashion designer Christian Audigier to promote the label, which is inspired by the designer's love of rock and tattoos. Peter told BBC Radio One: "I've actually just signed a deal with Christian Audigier to become the face of the British Ed Hardy, which I'm really excited about. "I met with him and had no idea what the meeting was about so I was stunned when he asked me to work with... (iAfrica.com)
Yesterday, today and tomorrow Jul 2, 2009
You can recognize him by his voice on the radio one of those real radio voices. I remember when radio was really a thing and you would listen to the voice of the man who did the advertising. (Forest Republican, WI)
Zimbabwe: Tuesday - MDC-T's Holy Sabbath Jul 1, 2009
After all, why would Ms Khupe, Mr Tsvangirai's deputy in MDC-T, speak of abductions a few days after her boss was quoted by BBC's Radio One raising skepticism about the existence of extra-judicial detentions. In that interview (whose transcript, interestingly enough, was released by the United Kingdom's Foreign Office), PM Tsvangirai indicated that there was no real evidence of the so-called abductions. (allAfrica.com)
Saving lives Jul 1, 2009
By Tamasin Ford Newsbeat Reporter, Radio One. Please turn on JavaScript. (BBC News -- Health)
Uganda: The King of Pop Rests Jun 28, 2009
Stations like KFM, Sanyu, and Radio One, all had Michael Jackson classics like One More Chance, Liberian Girl, Human Nature, Billy Jean, Dirty Diana, BAD, Rock Wit You, dominating their playlists, with radio presenters like Fat Boy, Roger Mugisha, indulging their listeners with the illustrious music history of the pop star. The office talk too was dominated by the death of the star. (allAfrica.com)
Schedule Update: TV One to Air All Star Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration Produced by David Gest Tonight at 8 and 11 PM ET Jun 28, 2009
TV One's investors include Radio One (Nasdaq: ; ROIAK; ), the largest radio company that primarily targets African American and urban listeners; Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: ; CMCSK; ), the leading cable television company in the country; The DirecTV Group; Constellation Ventures; Syndicated Communications; and Opportunity Capital Partners. SOURCE TV One. (PR Newswire)
S&P's drops Radio One credit rating again Jun 26, 2009
Standard s latest Radio One credit report suggests company is overextended - Baltimore Business Journal ... Standard s latest Radio One credit report suggests company is overextended ... The ratings agency said it fears Radio One (NASDAQ: ROIA), which has headquarters in both Baltimore and Lanham, could by the fourth quarter 2009 be operating on more borrowed money than is allowed in its financial covenants. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
Does proposed bill put Houston's minority-owned radio stations at risk? Jun 22, 2009
We re running on razor-thin margins right now trying to keep afloat and meet bank covenants and financial obligations, said Doug Abernathy, regional director for Radio One ... Abernathy estimates the bill would cost large broadcasters, such as Radio One, as much as $12 million a year. (KHOU.com, TX)
29 years: Pursuits, undercover work and an expertise in dog fighting (5) May 30, 2009
After nearly three decades, Monroe signed off the police radio one more time Wednesday and took up the new status of "retired." (Just a few nights earlier, he was involved in one last vehicle pursuit. . (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Most obnoxious on-air? May 28, 2009
Radio One if you are on here, please please please hear my cry - REMOVE RICKY SMILEY RIGHT NOW. By reservoirDAWG. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
The Charmer Sunbelt Group Launches Socially Responsible Media Campaign on CBS Radio Stations across the Country May 27, 2009
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Thirty injured in clashes in Vienna Sikh temple May 25, 2009
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Farewell to Renel and too many others May 20, 2009
" Brooks-Moon continues as the Giants' PA announcer, hopes to pursue television work down the line and, who knows, might even return to radio one day. "Never say never," she said. Morris Knight, who's been filling in for Renel, has taken the morning shift, now called "The Morning Groove. " Renel did a two-hour farewell show on May 8, spinning favorite songs and promoting a farewell bash May 23 at Cobb's Comedy Club, which will be a fundraiser for Friends of Faith, a breast cancer awareness... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Malawi: Electoral Commission Counts Votes May 20, 2009
However silence is reigning at the National Results Centre with the exception of most people being glued to MBC Radio One which is busy announcing unofficial results. MBC has reported stationed its personnel almost all reporting stations throught the country. (allAfrica.com)
Radio One loses $59M in 1Q May 13, 2009
Radio One s stations, which focus primarily on African-American and urban listeners, reported station operating earnings of $16 ... Radio One's four Baltimore stations include: WERQ-FM 92Q Jams, WOLB-AM 1010, WWIN-AM 1440 and WWIN-FM Magic 95. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
Revenue at Radio One sinks 16 percent May 13, 2009
Radio One revenue down 16% - Washington Business Journal ... Radio One revenue down 16 ... Radio One s stations, which focus primarily on African-American and urban listeners, reported station operating earnings of $16. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
Radio Tunes Out GOOGLE in Rare Miss... May 13, 2009
Radio Tunes Out Google in Rare Miss for Web Titan - WSJ.com. WSJ.com is available in the following editions and languages. (The Drudge Report)
As Newsrooms Cut Back, Who Covers the Statehouse? May 9, 2009
As Newsrooms Cut Back, Who Covers the Statehouse. As Newsrooms Cut Back, Who Covers the Statehouse. (Time.com)
WQOK, WFXC rule Triangle radio ratings May 9, 2009
Arbitron: Radio One stations top Raleigh-Durham radio ratings - Triangle Business Journal ... Arbitron: Radio One stations top Raleigh-Durham radio ratings. (Raleigh Triangle Business Journal, NC)
10 Radio Stations Join MediaSpan Network of Websites May 8, 2009
About MediaSpan MediaSpan Online Services, Inc. () powers digital content management, online audience loyalty and database marketing, advertising and NTR solutions for the world's leading media companies including Citadel/ABC Radio, Cumulus, and Radio One. MediaSpan has development, support and sales offices in Ann Arbor, MI, and Irvine, CA.. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Ian M. Banks May 3, 2009
George Lucas, Alistair MacLean, Ken MacLeod, The Marx Brothers, Herman Melville, Sid Meier, Spike Milligan, Alan Moore (Watchmen and The Voice of the Fire), New Worlds magazine in its quarterly paperback incarnation between 1971 and 1975, Mervyn Peake (the Ghormenghast trilogy), various Plays For Today on BBC TV during the sixties (the only one I can remember the title of was, I think, called The Last Train Through the Harecastle Tunnel ) plus lots of TV in general - especially series like The... (Suite101.com)
Michelle Obama's First 100 Days Apr 30, 2009
Black Love Guru: , CEO, Radio One. An American Mother: , Democrat of Georgia. (Slate)
UK number one for Tinchy Stryder Apr 28, 2009
"It's just sinking in - it's mad. It's a great feeling," Stryder told BBC Radio One on hearing the news. It is the first time a single called Number 1 has reached the top spot. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
The Yolanda Adams Morning Show and Radio One Gospel Stations Raise More than $800,000 in National Radiothon Benefiting St. Jude Apr 11, 2009
Second annual Radio One/St ... April 10 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The second annual Radio One/St ... Held on Thursday, April 2, the radiothon was broadcast on Radio One affiliate stations in 11 cities across the United States. (PR Newswire)
CBC Radio One takes top spot in Vancouver market Apr 4, 2009
VANCOUVER CBC Radio One has taken the top audience share in the Vancouver radio market for the first time in 20 years, toppling traditional local broadcasting leader CKNW. ... He attributed CBC Radio One's success over the last quarter to a general increase in big news stories, including the economic downturn, the CBC's reporting skills and the boost given by the move to both AM and FM that took place in January ... According to figures released by radio ratings survey group, BBM, CBC Radio One... (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
CBC Radio One tops Vancouver ratings Apr 3, 2009
CBC Radio One has taken the top audience share in the Vancouver radio market, toppling traditional local broadcasting leader CKNW. The CBC is yet to confirm whether this is the first time CBC Radio One has achieved the top spot. According to figures released by radio ratings survey group, BBM, CBC Radio One took an 11 per cent share in the first quarter of 2009, with the morning show The Early Edition with Rick Cluff generating a massive 16 ... 8 per cent to CBC Radio One's paltry 5 per cent,... (Globe and Mail)
Cincinnati lands gospel music convention Apr 2, 2009
Eric Kearney: Bishop Albert Jamison, chairman of the board of directors for the GMWA; Thomas Knott, director of diversity management for Macy s Inc.; Lisa Thai, general manager of Radio One; and gospel music artists Dorothy Norwood and Jonathan Nelson. Reader Comments. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
Normal mayoral candidates heavily debate budget, crime rate Mar 27, 2009
Captain Fantastic wrote on Mar 27, 2009 12:41 AM:" At least this was a real debate, not like the radio one where Normals' fire union tried to shaft Koos by endorsing Matthews and not telling Koos or giving Koos a chance to earn their endorsement with an interview, and then givng Matthews a bunch of information about how the fire dept. could be improved with a planted email question to the host....how obvious!!!!! ". Add your own comments. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Market Profile: Cincinnati Mar 23, 2009
The three local stations involved in the deal are heritage Soft Rock WRRM-FM, R&B Oldies WMOJ-FM and Country WYGY-FM. Once the deal closes expected in the second quarter Cumulus will compete in the Cincinnati market with three other major broadcasters: Clear Channel Communications, CBS Radio and Radio One ... Radio One is looking to bolster its Cincinnati roster by acquiring Country station WIFE-FM for $18 million in cash from Whitewater/Rodgers Broadcasting ... Pending regulatory approvals,... (MediaWeek.com)
Radio One suffers credit downgrade Mar 6, 2009
Ratings Services has lowered its corporate credit rating on Lanham-based Radio One (NASDAQ: ROIA) to "B-" from "B." Standard & Poor s rating outlook for Radio One is negative. Standard & Poor s said the downgrade reflected its concerned over Radio One's ability to maintain compliance with financial covenants due to weak radio ad demand amid the deepening recession which the ratings agency expects to continue for all of 2009 ... Radio One owns and operates 53 radio stations in 16 markets,... (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
Controversial Newsweek Cover Story Leads 2009 Wilbur Awards Mar 4, 2009
Radio -- "Soul in the City," CBC Radio One "Tapestry," Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, Erin Pettit, producer, Mary Hynes, host. Film Documentary -- "Pray The Devil Back To Hell," Gini Reticker, director, and Abigail E. Disney, producer, Fork Films. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Fording the Great Depression Feb 27, 2009
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'The N-Word and Post Racism in Hip Hop' coming to ETSU Feb 24, 2009
com, the Internet news presence of Radio One. Panelists for the program include Rosa Clemente, a community organizer and journalist who has appeared on CNN, C-Span, Democracy Now, and other leading news programs. (East Tennessean, TN)
Band Profile: Last November Feb 23, 2009
I had to learn about Photoshop on my own and did our album art and stuff like our radio one sheet. I enjoy it. (Suite101.com)
Radio One narrows loss Feb 20, 2009
Radio One's stations, which focus primarily on African-American and urban listeners, reported station operating earnings of $31 ... Radio One (NASDAQ: ROIAK) finished the year with $675. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
'Wide open' race to succeed Knowshon Feb 19, 2009
I heard on the radio one night this week that Kiffin was ranking the best RB s in the SEC. He said King and Samuel were decent at the very best. By GeoffDawg. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Radio One, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter Results Feb 19, 2009
Source: Radio One, Inc. ... WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Radio One, Inc. (NASDAQ: - and - ) today reported its results for the quarter ended December 31, 2008 ... Alfred C. Liggins, III, Radio Ones CEO and President, stated, The market for radio advertising continues to deteriorate sharply. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Coldplay, Duffy headline Brit Award nominees Feb 18, 2009
Adele and Duffy go head to head again in the best British breakthrough act category chosen by listeners of BBC Radio One, along with The Last Shadow Puppets, Scouting For Girls and Ting Tings. The best single award is decided in a live vote on awards night, from nominees picked from the top 10 British singles by airplay and sales. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Making the literary life a little less precarious Feb 14, 2009
te on CBC Radio One with Shelagh Rogers. According to Statistics Canada, a Canadian scribe on average makes only between $18,000 and $22,000 annually from his or her writing and this includes royalties from book sales as well as income from grants, giving readings and workshops, writing, say, reviews for magazines and newspapers, and earning a yearly stipend from the Public Lending Right Commission. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Dating: Hold 'em or fold 'em? Feb 12, 2009
They are both Radio one Station and they are currently competing against each other. What I d really like is an old school rap station that plays stuff from the Sugar Hill Gang, LL Cool J, Run DMC, Fat Boys, EPMD, etc. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Xstrata says demand collapsing, 686 jobs lost Feb 10, 2009
Demand for our product has collapsed, said Marc Boissonneault, vice-president Xstrata Nickel, Sudbury on CBC Radio One, Monday morning ... He said in a CBC Radio One interview that there would not be another early retirement offer given at this time. (NorthernLife.ca)
Group pushing for left-leaning show on public airwaves Feb 8, 2009
By MARTIN J. KIDSTON - Independent Record - 02/04/09. Saying the American media is failing in its responsibility to report the news, members of the Helena Peace Seekers are hoping to influence what listeners and viewers of Montana Public Radio and Montana Public Television hear over the airwaves. (Helena Independent Record)
WEGENER(R) and Microspace Reaffirm Commitment to Christian Radio Consortium Feb 7, 2009
Source: Wegener Corporation. Christian Radio Consortium (CRC) Broadcast Networks Rely on Platform of WEGENER(R) Satellite Receivers, Compel(R) Network Control, and Microspace Satellite Delivery Services. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Stars take unity theme to heart Feb 7, 2009
REMs Michael Stipe was at a low-key cocktail party thrown by Christopher Hitchens Jan. 17, the same night Jamie Foxx hung out in the Hennessy Tent at the Radio One Inaugural Ball. Our first Oprah sighting. (MSNBC -- Gossip)
