URBAN AC – Page 32 – RAMP – Radio and Music Pros

Nimene Named SVP/Urban @ Def Jam

July 10, 2019July 10, 2019 kevincarter Def Jam

• In a move that will strengthen Def Jam Recordings‘ promotion initiatives across all platforms, industry vet Natina Nimene has been

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McNiece Named DOS @ Radio One Indy

July 10, 2019 kevincarter Radio One

• Radio One Indianapolis has hired Denene McNiece as its new Director of Sales. McNiece is already well acquainted with the market,

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Williams To Afternoons @ Classix Philly

July 7, 2019 kevincarter Radio One, WPPZ

• Radio One Philadelphia announced that market vet Dyana Williams will host a new afternoon drive show on Urban Oldies WPPZ

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Emmis Forms Mediaco, Spins WBLS, WHQT/NY

July 1, 2019July 1, 2019 kevincarter Emmis, Mediaco

• Emmis Communications Corporation announced it has signed an agreement with New York investment firm Standard General to form a

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Smiley To Succeed Joyner

June 28, 2019June 28, 2019 kevincarter Rickey Smiley, Tom Joyner

• Rumors become reality, as Tom Joyner formally introduced Rickey Smiley as his successor, as he prepares to retire as host

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Cumulus Makes A Smoov Move

June 27, 2019 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WQQK

• Cumulus Media has promoted veteran radio programming pro Kenny Smoov to Vice President, Urban Formats. In his new role, Smoov

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Sanders Named PD of WMXD/Detroit

June 26, 2019June 26, 2019 kevincarter iHeartMedia, WMXD

• Cheron Sanders has been elevated to the PD chair at iHeartMedia Urban AC WMXD (Mix 92.3)/Detroit. She was most

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Muhammad Named OM of KJLH/L.A.

June 21, 2019June 23, 2019 kevincarter KJLH

• Taxi Productions’ Urban AC KJLH/Los Angeles has named veteran programmer Jamillah Muhammad as Operations Manager of the Stevie Wonder-owned station, reporting to

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Beasley Gets Jammin’ In Vegas

June 17, 2019 kevincarter Beasley Media Group Las Vegas

• The Beasley braintrust got busy at midnight in Las Vegas last night, flipping Rhythmic Oldies KOAS (Old School 105.7)

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Kelly Mac Named PD of KTCX/Beaumont

June 13, 2019 kevincarter Cumulus Media, KTCX

• Cumulus Media welcomes major market veteran Kelly Mac into the family as the new Program Director of Urban AC KTCX