Tag: Urban Radio
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Why There Is Nothing Like the Community of Urban Radio
"This business will teach you that the term friends can be used loosely"
The Art of the Radio Rebrand: Intentional, Strategic, and Listener-First
"Whatever the reason, there has to be a reason."
Urban Radio Needs More Live, Local, and Connected Talent
"I'm hopeful that this is a glimpse of what’s ahead for the urban format."
What Today’s R&B Samples Reveal About the Urban Radio Format
"Collabs in R&B aren’t new, but lately the quality of production has impressed me."
Urban Radio in 2025: Local Connection, New Artists, Real Results
"As long as programmers and personalities keep that balance in mind, I believe urban radio has room to grow and even reassert its influence."
Why Urban Radio Must Get Back To Being the Voice of the People
"The truth is, urban radio has always been filled with pioneers. It has never been just about playing records—it’s been part of a movement"
Audio Still Wins: Why Urban Radio Connects Where Video Can’t
The point is clear—audio fits into people’s lives in ways video simply can’t. But beyond convenience, the real story is the connection.
Why Urban AI Bands and Virtual Stars Don’t Work
Where the concept loses me is that if it hasn’t already happened, I think it's a short walk until this is done in R&B.
Making the Pivot: Turning Radio Skills Into New Roles
I’ve often talked with radio and record folks about how the experience we gain in these industries doesn’t always seem to translate well into other careers.
Urban Radio and Late-Night TV: Who’s Making the Calls?
In Urban radio, we’ve experienced this all too often. If there’s a sales problem, some decision-makers believe that cutting the quality of content will somehow fix it.