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CMG Names Shawn Knight Assistant Director of Branding & Programming andOn-Air Host...

RF StaffApril 21, 2026April 22, 2026

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Cox Media Group (“CMG”) announced that programming veteran Shawn Knight has been named Assistant Director...

Music Business News

UMG’s Everything Jazz Platform Centralizes Catalog, Storytelling for Global Audience

News DeskApril 21, 2026April 21, 2026

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Spotify Launches Beta Ai Disclosure Tool in Song Credits Sparking Publisher Transparency...

News DeskApril 21, 2026April 21, 2026

Music Business News

Music Radio Podcast Ads Stagnate at 1.3% Growth Despite Podcast Surge in...

News DeskApril 21, 2026April 21, 2026

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Live Nation Antitrust Loss Reshapes Live Sector as Warner Eyes Latin and...

News DeskApril 21, 2026April 21, 2026

Music Business News

Sam Cooke’s 1964 Death: a Cold Case?

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Pershing Square’s $10b IPO Could Reshape Music Industry Power Dynamics

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Vol for Life Ron Slay Remains ‘In the Building’ as Afternoon Drive...

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BMI’s Russell Dickerson Hosts Sixth No. One Party for Platinum Single “Happen...

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Sony Music Publishing and Ace High Music Sign Jake Saghi to Global Deal

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Industry Passings

Former Radio DJ Died Poor, Sold Peanuts to Survive

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Former St. Louis jazz radio host LaVerne Holliday died penniless at 60 after losing her...

Music Business News

D.L. Hughley: Working with MoNique is an Occupational Hazard

Deborah WalkerJune 1, 2022April 21, 2026

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D.L. Hughley calls working with Mo'Nique an occupational hazard after comedy show conflict. He details...

editorials

Music and Radio Industry Advice that’s No Longer Valid

Digital and Radio FactsOctober 9, 2013April 21, 2026

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Traditional music and radio industry career advice is now outdated and can hurt your prospects....

Music Business News

4 Mistakes to Avoid in Your Music Career

Digital and Radio FactsOctober 14, 2013April 21, 2026

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Learn 4 crucial mistakes that independent artists make when building their music careers. Expert songwriter...

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Security Guard Kills Man Protecting Disabled Woman

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A Chaotic Scene Unfolds in the Seventh Ward A violent incident erupted in New Orleans’...

Music Business News

Breakfast Club Updates on Jamie Foxx After Reported Stroke

Digital and Radio FactsApril 27, 2023April 21, 2026

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The Breakfast Club provided updates on Jamie Foxx's recovery after suffering a stroke due to...

Artists

MLK’s Historic Writings Up for Auction in NYC

Digital and Radio FactsSeptember 18, 2013April 21, 2026

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Martin Luther King Jr.'s handwritten notes and personal correspondence are being auctioned in NYC on...

Radio Facts Legacy|Music Publishing

Sony/ATV Reinstates Licensing Authority to BMI for Public

Digital and Radio FactsFebruary 16, 2014April 21, 2026

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Sony/ATV Music Publishing returns licensing authority to BMI for public performance uses, ensuring stable royalty...

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Industry Profiles

Charlamagne Tha God on Radio, Podcast and TV Strategy

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Headkrack on Radio Growth and Media Branding

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Azim Rashid, SVP Urban at Capitol Motown, on Strategy

Digital and Radio FactsFebruary 26, 2015April 15, 2026

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Charlamagne Tha God on Media Growth and Evolution

Kevin RossFebruary 1, 2019April 15, 2026

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Charlamagne Tha God on Career Evolution and Influence

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Mark Rowland on Producing TV One’s Unsung

Kevin RossJuly 17, 2022April 15, 2026

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Not This

Top 10 Artists Who Wrote Their Biggest Hits in Music History

Digital and Radio FactsJanuary 10, 2015April 8, 2026

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The Undeniable Top 10 BEST Studio Headphones

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Radio Facts 2014 Best Urban Mainstream Radio Stations

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Hitmaker 80s and 90s R&B Groups: Where are They Now?

RF StaffNovember 18, 2024April 21, 2026

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Headphone Brands Without Celebrity Endorsements

Digital and Radio FactsApril 16, 2020April 21, 2026

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Top 100 U.S. Companies: Is Yours on the List?

Digital and Radio FactsFebruary 18, 2016April 11, 2026

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Industry Veteran on Career Growth and Mistakes

Kevin RossJanuary 11, 2012April 14, 2026

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Music Business News

Shahida Mausi : Black Promoters Collective, and the Businesses Behind the Stage

RF StaffApril 16, 2026April 15, 2026

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Shahida Mausi does not chase the spotlight; she builds the stages it shines on. As founder, CEO, and president of...

Music Business News

Zelus: Phoenix Ai Station Hires Human Manager to Evolve Brand Equity for Music Discovery

News DeskApril 15, 2026April 15, 2026

by News DeskApril 15, 2026April 15, 20260

As publishers and songwriters watch AI voices flood airwaves without a dime in performance royalties for recordings, Zelus Media Group’s...

Music Business News

Concord Partners With Victor Victor to Manage Pop Smoke and Ski Mask Catalogs in Hip-hop Push

News DeskApril 15, 2026April 15, 2026

by News DeskApril 15, 2026April 15, 20260

Publishers and rights holders in hip-hop now have a powerhouse alliance to watch as Concord, a major independent music company,...

Music Business News

Ye Postpones Marseille Concert Amid French Government Ban Threat on Comeback Tour

News DeskApril 15, 2026April 15, 2026

by News DeskApril 15, 2026April 15, 20260

Ye’s indefinite postponement of his Marseille show slams the brakes on a key revenue stream for publishers and rights holders...

Music Business News

Prosecutors Label Big30 Flight Risk Over Pending Seven-figure Label Deal

News DeskApril 15, 2026April 15, 2026

by News DeskApril 15, 2026April 15, 20260

Publishers and rights holders must now factor in how pending major label contracts can torpedo artist bond releases, turning lucrative...

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