SILVER SPRING, Md.,
Jan. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/
-- David Kantor, CEO of Urban One's Radio One and Reach Media
Divisions, announced this week the promotion of Colby Tyner to Senior Vice President,
Programming Radio One and Reach Media.
From his early days working as an intern and assistant program
director in Philadelphia at WUSL
and as a music director at Power 105 (WPPR) in New York City, to his second tour in
Philadelphia, followed by his days
in radio in Cleveland, Colby
"Colb" Tyner is an industry veteran who has held various positions
at Radio One over the last 20 years. In his previous role as Vice
President of Programming at Radio One, Tyner increased ratings
within several brands, procured major talent for NTR events and TV
One programs, and launched nationally syndicated radio shows like
The Morning Hustle and Get Up Mornings with Erica Campbell. Additionally, Tyner has
provided leadership for significant, myriad revenue-generating
programming and promotional initiatives and has executive produced
Reach Media's podcast series, The Undressing Room, in
partnership with Macy's.
"I am pleased to formally announce the well-deserved promotion
of Colby Tyner." said
David Kantor, CEO of Radio One and
Reach Media. "Colby has been instrumental in the ratings success of
both our Network and local programs. His leadership has led
us to execute format leading quality content that entertains,
educates and engages our listeners."
Upon reflection of his tenure in radio and his most recent
appointment to SVP Programming, Tyner stated, "It can be hard to
find your way in the media industry. I'm very appreciative of Radio
One, who gave me my first program director position, and I'm also
thankful for the continued opportunity to grow in this business.
I'd like to especially thank Ms. Hughes, Alfred Liggins, and David Kantor for their constant support and for
allowing me to lead this amazing group of programmers and
talent."
ABOUT URBAN ONE, INC.
Urban One, Inc. (urban1.com), together with its
subsidiaries, is the largest diversified media company that
primarily targets Black Americans and urban consumers in the
United States. The Company
owns TV One, LLC (tvone.tv), a television network
serving more than 59 million households, offering a broad range of
original programming, classic series and movies designed to
entertain, inform and inspire a diverse audience of adult Black
viewers. As of June 30, 2021, we own and/or operate 63
independently formatted, revenue producing broadcast stations
(including 54 FM or AM stations, 7 HD stations, and the 2 low power
television stations we operate) branded under the tradename
"Radio One" in 13 urban markets in the United States. Through its controlling
interest in Reach Media, Inc. (blackamericaweb.com),
the Company also operates syndicated programming
including the Rickey Smiley Morning Show,
the Russ Parr Morning Show and the DL Hughley
Show. In addition to its radio and television broadcast
assets, Urban One owns iOne Digital
(ionedigital.com), our wholly owned digital platform
serving the African-American community through social content,
news, information, and entertainment websites, including its
Cassius, Bossip, HipHopWired and MadameNoire digital platforms and
brands. We also have invested in a minority ownership interest in
MGM National Harbor, a gaming resort located in Prince
George's County, Maryland. Through
our national multi-media operations, we provide advertisers with a
unique and powerful delivery mechanism to the African-American and
urban audiences.
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