American Urban Radio Networks
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American Urban Radio Networks is the result of a merger between the National Black Network
, founded by Unity Broadcasting in 1973, and the Sheridan Broadcasting Network, founded in 1972 as the Mutual Black Network
. The merger took place in the late 1980s. American Urban Radio Networks is an African American owned network radio company in the United States. It is one of the largest networks reaching urban America, with more than 300 weekly shows, American Urban Radio Networks reaches an estimated 25 million listeners .
Through three programming networks and one marketing division, American Urban Radio Networks reaches more African-Americans than any other medium in America and produces more urban programming than all other broadcasting companies combined. American Urban Radio Networks broadcasts news, entertainment, sports and information programming to more than 475 radio stations nationwide.
It is the only African American broadcaster with a bureau in The White House. American
Urban Radio Networks has offices in New York
, Pittsburgh, Atlanta, Chicago
, Detroit, Los Angeles
and Washington, D.C.
On air talent consists of:
News:
Kim Lampkins,
Allen King,
Brian Cook,
De'Saundra Harris,
David Riley,
Bettie Lee,
April Ryan,
Allegra Battle
Sports:
Ty Miller,
Trevin Jones,
David Perkins,
Brian Cook,
Jonas Chaney,
Ron Gerrard,
Allegra Battle
Entertainment:
Wendy Williams,
Tanya Hart
,
Skip Cheatam,
Bobby Jones
,
Russ Parr
,
Doug Banks
National Black Network
The National Black Network, or NBN, began operation in July 1973 as the first coast-to-coast radio network wholly owned by African Americans.-Early years:...
, founded by Unity Broadcasting in 1973, and the Sheridan Broadcasting Network, founded in 1972 as the Mutual Black Network
Mutual Black Network
The Mutual Black Network or MBN was founded by the Mutual Broadcasting System in 1972, this was the first national full-service radio network aimed at African Americans. It broadcast an hourly 5 minute newscast at 50 minutes past the hour...
. The merger took place in the late 1980s. American Urban Radio Networks is an African American owned network radio company in the United States. It is one of the largest networks reaching urban America, with more than 300 weekly shows, American Urban Radio Networks reaches an estimated 25 million listeners .
Through three programming networks and one marketing division, American Urban Radio Networks reaches more African-Americans than any other medium in America and produces more urban programming than all other broadcasting companies combined. American Urban Radio Networks broadcasts news, entertainment, sports and information programming to more than 475 radio stations nationwide.
It is the only African American broadcaster with a bureau in The White House. American
Urban Radio Networks has offices in New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
, Pittsburgh, Atlanta, Chicago
Chicago
Chicago is the largest city in the US state of Illinois. With nearly 2.7 million residents, it is the most populous city in the Midwestern United States and the third most populous in the US, after New York City and Los Angeles...
, Detroit, Los Angeles
Los Ángeles
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and Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C., formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, "the District", or simply D.C., is the capital of the United States. On July 16, 1790, the United States Congress approved the creation of a permanent national capital as permitted by the U.S. Constitution....
On air talent consists of:
News:
Kim Lampkins,
Allen King,
Brian Cook,
De'Saundra Harris,
David Riley,
Bettie Lee,
April Ryan,
Allegra Battle
Sports:
Ty Miller,
Trevin Jones,
David Perkins,
Brian Cook,
Jonas Chaney,
Ron Gerrard,
Allegra Battle
Entertainment:
Wendy Williams,
Tanya Hart
Tanya Hart
Tanya Hart is a presenter and a singer. She hosted gossip programs such as E! Entertainment Television's "Gossip Show," and on BET's "Live From LA With Tanya Hart".-Television and Radio career:...
,
Skip Cheatam,
Bobby Jones
Bobby Jones (singer)
Bobby Jones is a Grammy Award–winning Gospel music singer and television host from Nashville, Tennessee and the host and executive producer of several cable television's gospel music program including Bobby Jones Gospel.-Career:Jones has produced programs for BET since 1980...
,
Russ Parr
Russ Parr
Russ Parr is an American radio and television personality.-Career:Parr began as a Production Services Director at ABC TV....
,
Doug Banks
Doug Banks
Doug Banks is an American radio personality and host of The Doug Banks Radio Show.-Career highlights:The Philadelphia-born, Detroit raised Banks began his radio career broadcasting on the high school radio station. Local station WDRQ took notice of his talent and offered him a spot as a temporary...