Urban One Resets Dallas Management
• Urban One Dallas announced key leadership appointments for its recently enhanced Dallas-Fort Worth group, which now includes former Service Broadcasting Urban KKDA (K104) and Urban AC KRNB (Smooth R&B 105.7), along with existing Urban One brand KBFB (97.9 The Beat).
Maurice Potts has been elevated to Vice President/General Manager, Karl Whittingham is promoted to Director of Sales, and Kevin Jenkins joins the company as Local Sales Manager.
Potts (left) is a 15-year veteran Urban One, the past three years as General Sales Manager. Beyond his leadership at Urban One, Potts also serves as a Board Member for the Texas Association of Broadcasters.
Whittingham (center) has served as Local Sales Manager for the past three years. He earlier served as a Sr. AE for Audacy Atlanta for eight years, preceded by an earlier 11-year run as a sales executive with Urban One in Cleveland and Cincinnati.
Jenkins (right) most recently served as Executive Vice President of National Sales for Service Broadcasting. He now officially joins Urban One Dallas as as Local Sales Manager, succeeding Whittingham.
RVP Doug Abernethy remarked, “Bringing these historic Dallas brands into the Radio One family is monumental. I’m incredibly proud to promote Maurice and Karl. Having worked with Maurice and Karl during our time at Radio One, I know firsthand their exceptional drive and dedication to excellence. Additionally, adding Kevin to our leadership team ensures we have a leadership team built on deep local roots and proven success. Together this team will elevate Radio One to greater heights with our partners.”
“I’m honored to lead Radio One into its next chapter in the Dallas-Fort Worth market,” Potts remarked. “As we bring together these iconic brands, I look forward to leading our talented team as we build on their legacy by creating exceptional experiences, meaningful connections, and innovative opportunities that serve our listeners, partners, and the communities we proudly serve at the highest level. Together we are committed to setting a new standard of excellence and impact across the market.”
