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Urban One Announces Leadership Change At TV One
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE URBAN ONE ANNOUNCES LEADERSHIP CHANGE AT TV ONE Michelle Rice Named New Interim General Manager of the Network SILVER SPRING, MD…JULY 25, 2017 – Urban One CEO Alfred C. Liggins, today announced the transition of leadership at TV One. Effective immediately, Michelle Rice will be the Interim General Manager with full management […]
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IOne Digital Solidifies Itself as the Largest Digital Player in Black Culture and Media With Strategic Brand Acquisition
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iONE Digital Assumes Operational Control of Bossip.com, HipHopWired.com and MadameNoire.com (New York- NY- May 9, 2017)- iONE Digital (http://www.iONEdigital.com), formerly known as Interactive One, has announced the acquisition of digital media properties Bossip.com, HipHopWired.com and MadameNoire.com from Moguldom Media Group. Prior to acquisition, these brands combined to make Moguldom Media Group the third largest […]
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Radio One, Inc. Officially Launches Name Change To “Urban One” on the 18th Anniversary of Its IPO
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New Name Reflects Long-Standing Role as the Only Integrated Multimedia Company Representing Black Culture SILVER SPRING, MD. – MAY 8, 2017 – Commemorating the 18th anniversary of its IPO on May 5, the only integrated, multimedia company focused on Black culture, Radio One, Inc., is changing its name to Urban One, Inc. Reflecting its longstanding, rich […]
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IOne Digital Launches the Provocative ‘Cassius’ Urban Millennial Lifestyle Platform and Calls Out Culture Vultures
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Cassiuslife.com Attracts Top Talent to Fill Void for Unapologetic Generation of Urban Enthusiasts
(New York, NY…May 3, 2017)- iOne Digital, formerly Interactive One, changes the game and launches CASSIUS (http://www.cassiuslife.com), the definitive digital destination for urban enthusiasts…
Read moreTV One Presents Stories of Perseverance, Love and Triumph With 2017-2018 Slate of Original Movies
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Biopics on the lives of Xscape, Bobbi Kristina, The DeBarge Family and Civil Rights Icon Rosa Parks Among Network’s Original Film Offerings SILVER SPRING, MD – APRIL 21, 2017 – TV One has announced its 4Q17-2018 slate of original movies, focusing on storytelling that will promote culturally authentic stories that inspire as well as entertain […]
Read moreRadio One Expands Washington DC Footprint and Diversifies in Richmond
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Red Zebra Sells WWXT-FM and WXGI-AM to Urban Media Giant (Silver Spring, MD…April 20, 2017): Today, Radio One announced its acquisition of Red Zebra Broadcastings’ WWXT-FM and WXGI-AM. While Red Zebra, a sports marketing company, moves toward a more digital delivery system, Radio One, the largest urban radio broadcaster in the country expands its Washington, […]
Read moreRadio One Announces Two New Vice Presidents & General Managers Dallas, TX and Richmond, VA Station Managers Get Promoted
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{Silver Spring, MD…January 14, 2016} – Recent promotions at Radio One prove that hard work and good leadership pays off. Just a few months ago both Tami Honesty and Marsha Landess were named Station Managers of Radio One Dallas and Richmond markets respectively. Today, both of these impressive local radio professionals have taken the next […]
Read moreRadio One Announced Changes in Local Radio Leadership: a President Retires and a Regional Leader Returns
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SILVER SPRING, MD…March 1, 2016 – Today, Radio One announced the impending retirement of Chris Wegmann, President, Radio Group for Radio One effective April 1, 2016. In October 2015, Radio One, the nation’s largest multi-media company owned by and serving African-Americans announced Wegmann’s retirement. The date was unknown at the time and has since been […]
Read moreMedia Statement: There Must Be A Better Way
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(Silver Spring, MD…July 8, 2016) – Radio One, Inc. is deeply saddened and troubled by the recent events in our country. There is no doubt, this is a critical moment in our history. From Baton Rouge, LA and Minneapolis, MN to Dallas, TX, the outcry of Black people is reverberating throughout this country. Our prayers […]
Read moreRadio One Promotes Two Vice Presidents
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Mitch Galvin to Vice President, General Manager in Cincinnati and Hurricane Dave to Vice President, Programming in Atlanta (Silver Spring, MD…December 14, 2016): Radio One announces two promotions in its local radio group, Mitch Galvin to Vice President, General Manager in Radio One Cincinnati and David Glenn Smith a.k.a. Hurricane Dave to Vice President, Programming […]
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