RADIO ONE COLUMBUS ACQUIRES WQMC-TV WHICH INCLUDES THE AFFILIATES TELEMUNDO AND BOUNCE TV
Radio One Columbus announces the acquisition of WQMC- TV that holds the affiliate networks of Telemundo Columbus and BounceTV Columbus. The urban powerhouse cluster: Power 107.5/106.3FM, Magic 95.5FM, Joy 107.1FM, has a proven track record as one of the most trusted voices within the urban community through their radio and digital platforms.
With the addition of Telemundo; which focuses on reaching the Hispanic community, Radio One will continue to expand its footprint in Central Ohio. The acquisition of Bounce TV will deepen the company’s commitment to providing original music programming, talk shows, business news, movies, and culturally relevant content to the African American community.
“We are thrilled to add Bounce and Telemundo to our portfolio of stations in Columbus,” says Regional Vice President, Eddie Harrell, Jr. “With the addition of these powerful television networks, we have strengthened our position in the market and solidified our commitment to super-serve the minority communities of Central Ohio,” adds Harrell.
“We are extremely excited to have the opportunity to pass the torch of service to Radio One for the stewardship of WQMC in Columbus Ohio. Our station has faithfully served the needs of the African American community of Columbus with Bounce TV since its network sign-on in September 2011 and the Hispanic community with Telemundo since March of 2012. Both stations have developed deep roots and loyal viewers in Columbus over the years. Combined these communities represent approximately 38% of the Columbus market population. Radio One also has a rich and long history serving these communities in Columbus and so it’s a logical next step for all parties,” Richard C. Schilg, Chairman CEO Media Columbus.
These new additions will further cement Radio One as the predominant media entity in Central Ohio that reaches the African American and Hispanic communities
Tom Joyner Visits Buffalo’s Power 96.5 FM WUFO
Joyner took a trip to Metro Market Number 58 Buffalo New York, to join Power 96.5 FM WUFO This weekend during their Health and Wealth Expo 2019 held at a lovely waterfront venue facing Canada called AcQua.
Tom was embraced by what seemed to be the whole city of Buffalo. Sheila L. Brown owner of Vision Multi-Media Group the owner-operator of WUFO Power 96.5 FM in Queen city is no stranger to doing it big for her jocks sent Tom Joyner off in style with live performances by Eric Nolan 1/3 of the O’jays, reality-star turned adult R&B singer, Temmora featuring Karma, new-comers I Am Jas & Whitney McClain, along with local artist Marsha McWilson and The Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church Choir.
Earlier that day was a great fashion show by Nia Badger of MMW and great patio performances by Soul Singer Ms. Famous and Tropical Pop music sensation Sofi Saint.
The weather was a sunny 67 degrees and the message of health and wealth was well-received Tom Joyner was honored sent off with a cake and gifts for his years of service on the air-waves of WUFO Power 96.5 FM.
Thank You, Tom
Attorney Zulu Ali Discusses On-Air The Cost Of Being A Black Lawyer Fighting For Justice
Justice Watch Radio, a nationally syndicated radio broadcast airing on WCGO in Chicago, KSHP in Las Vegas, NBC affiliate KCAA in California, and via satellite on the GAB Radio Network; announces the release of an exclusive interview with its founder Attorney Zulu Ali, discussing the cost and consequences of being a black lawyer fighting for justice, and why black men are targeted by the justice system.
Attorney Ali is a trial lawyer, former police officer, and U.S. Marine Corps veteran with law offices in Southern California, Africa, and the Netherlands; with a law practice focusing on representing persons accused of crimes, immigrants, and victims of civil rights violations in state and federal courts. Attorney Ali has been admitted to represent victims of human rights violations at the International Criminal Courts at the Hague in the Netherlands; and the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights in Tanzania.
Attorney Ali serves as Director of the American Committee for United Nations Oversight, an advocacy group lobbying the United Nations for police reform; Director of the Stop and Frisk Academy, which mentors train at-risk youth and others on how to deal with police encounters; Director of the Southern California Veterans Legal Clinic, a legal clinic offering no-cost legal services to military veterans; and Director of Black Justice by Jury Reform Initiative.
In 2017, Attorney Ali was recognized as one of the most influential African American Leaders in Los Angeles by the National Action Network founded by Reverend Al Sharpton.
Attorney Ali has been Honored Top 100 Lawyers by the National Black Lawyers-Top 100; Top 100 Lawyers by the National Trial Lawyers-Top 100; Premier 100 Trial Lawyers by the American Academy of Trial Attorney; Top 10 Lawyers in Criminal Defense, Immigration Law, and Personal Injury by the American Institute of Legal Counsel; Top 10 Attorney in Criminal Defense, Immigration, and Personal Injury by the American Jurist Institute; and Top 10 Lawyers in Criminal Defense and Immigration Law by Attorney and Practice Magazine; and Rue Ratings Best Lawyer in America.
Attorney Ali has been married to his spouse, Charito, for over 33 years; and resides in Southern California with their four daughters and three grandchildren.
SOURCE Justice Watch Radio
KBBG-FM, Waterloo on the ropes
Afro-American Community Broadcasting Inc. is appealing for financial support to stay on the air.
“We’re in dire straits right now,” said Edyce Porter, the station’s community outreach director and daughter of Jimmie Porter, who founded KBBG in 1977.
KBBG Executive Director Deborah Berry, board president Robert C. Wright and staff said the current budget crisis stems from unexpected equipment failures, lost federal support and declining donations as its older patrons pass away and aren’t replaced by younger listeners.
“It’s just really been a struggle for us,” Berry said. “The community is not donating as we had planned.”
Berry and rest of KBBG’s staff have been laid off for about six weeks but continue showing up at the station’s Newell and Mobile street building.
“Our staff people are so dedicated, so committed, they are volunteering,” she said. “We know how important this radio station is to this community.”
Berry took the reins in July 2017 after the previous volunteer director passed away.
The station retained a consultant to help update the organization, which included adding new board members; steps were taken to update the programming to attract younger listeners, and fundraising became a year-round push.
A Community Learning Center project for students interested in broadcasting careers was started with new partnerships throughout the Cedar Valley.
But the station’s vintage equipment started failing and undermining those efforts.
The transmitter and the digital-audio delivery system both died and needed to be replaced. All the station’s digital music, underwriting, public service announcements, and other digital files were lost when the system went down in March.
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