Smiley To Succeed 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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URBAN
Cumulus Makes A Smoov Move
• Cumulus Media has promoted veteran radio programming pro Kenny Smoov to Vice President, Urban Formats. In his new role, Smoov
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DJ Amen Named MD of REAL 92.3/L.A.
• iHeartMedia announced that DJ Amen has been named Music Director of Urban KRRL (REAL 92.3)/Los Angeles. In his new position,
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Sky’s The Limit For Paris Nicole
• Radio One Urban WPHI (Boom 103.9)/Philadelphia has promoted APD/midday personality Paris Nicole to Program Director. The upgrade makes Ms. Nicole the youngest
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Townsquare Tuscaloosa Sells One, Buys One
• Townsquare Media is making several significant changes to its Tuscaloosa, AL cluster — 1) The company is selling its
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Brown Named OM of Alpha Media Columbia
• Alpha Media is transferring Brown from his PD position at Urban WGZB (B-96.5) and Urban AC WMJM (Magic 101.3)/Louisville to Columbia, SC
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Bill Black Touches Down In Detroit
• As we so broadly hinted in this morning’s RAMP, iHeartMedia has named veteran programmer Bill Black as Director of Urban Programming
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‘Swift’ Named PD Of WKYS/Washington
• Radio One Urban 93.9 WKYS/Washington has filled its PD vacancy with the talents of Mike “Swift” Powell, effective June 10.
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WKYS/DC Presents The Morning Hustle
• Radio One Urban WKYS/Washington just unveiled its newly reimagined morning show — The Morning Hustle, featuring existing host Angie Ange
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Radio One Has Two Ohio Openings
• RAMP has confirmed that Radio One has parted company with 13-year company veteran Bill Black, who had served in the
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