Ken Johnson

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Ken Johnson is an Urban/Hip-Hop columnist for Barrett Media. Born and raised in Washington DC, his career experiences include serving as VP of Urban formats for Cumulus Media, holding the Director of Urban Programming post at ABC Radio Networks, and programming stations in Birmingham, Boston, Philadelphia, and New York City. He has also managed affiliate relations for the Nick Cannon show, and worked as the Executive Producer of The Hughley Truth Podcast hosted by comedian DL Hughley. Ken currently runs Mean Ole Lion Media, a content creation company and podcast network. He can be reached by email at Ken@KenJohnson.com.

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Radio Must Meet the Audience Where They Are and Embrace New Technology

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The role of the brand manager lost its shine. Fortunately for current and aspiring programmers, we’re in a content-driven world—and that should be the focus.

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Outkick Host Dan Dakich Defends LeBron James Confronting Stephen A. Smith

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"I see him, I confront him. That is the opposite of cowardly."

Woodward Communications Adds Four In Springfield IL

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Woodward Communications has successfully closed on the purchase of four radio stations in Springfield, IL.

Joon Lee Launches YouTube Channel, Claims ‘Sports Media is Broken’

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"The more that I watched, the more that I read, the more that I scrolled, the more that I felt like something was fundamentally broken in sports today."

Flagstaff AZ Radio Personality Charged In Child Sex Sting

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Arizona’s Family is reporting that Flagstaff, AZ radio personality Dace Zorn has been arrested on multiple charges of luring a minor for sexual exploitation.
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