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The National Black Network became the first coast-to-coast radio network fully owned by African Americans on July 2, 1973, in New York City. The NBN was the brainchild of white media executive Robert Pauley, who eventually handed over the idea to African-American executives Eugene D. Jackson and Sydney L. Small and African-American journalists ...
The National Negro Network was a black-oriented radio programming service in the United States founded on January 20, 1954 by Chicago advertiser W. Leonard Evans, Jr. [1] [2] It was the first black-owned radio network in the country, and its programming was broadcast on up to 45 affiliates. [3]
In 1972, Wood co-founded the National Black Network (NBN), the first Black-owned radio network. As National News Director and Vice President, he was responsible for recruiting newsroom talent [ 8 ] Wood was the host and anchor of One Black Man's Opinion , a syndicated series on the National Black Network that aired on over 90 stations across ...
American Urban Radio Networks was formed in 1991 from a merger of the Sheridan Broadcasting Network (SBN) and National Black Network (NBN). SBN was previously known as the Mutual Black Network (MBN) when it was founded by the Mutual Broadcasting System in 1972 as the first national full-service radio network aimed at African Americans. African ...
Radiovisa (Spanish-language talk radio network) Richard Field Lewis Jr. Stations (later Mid Atlantic Network Inc.) RKO Radio Network (absorbed by Westwood One, see also Transtar) Rural Radio Network (operated 1948-1960 in New York state) Satellite Music Network (now owned by Cumulus Media Networks) Sheridan Broadcasting Network; The Source ...
Advertisement for the Mutual Black Network, featuring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and poet Nikki Giovanni. The Mutual Black Network (MBN) was founded by the Mutual Broadcasting System in 1972 as the first national full-service radio network aimed at African Americans; it was initially branded as Mutual Reports Network (MRN) [1] before the branding change to MBN.
NBG Radio Network was a syndicated American radio network. The Portland, Oregon based company created, produced, distributed and marketed ad time for nationally syndicated radio programs. The company was founded by John A. Holmes and at its peak, the company offered 50 programs airing on over 3,800 radio station affiliates. [ 1 ]
Black Information Network (BIN) is a radio network and content brand owned by iHeartMedia. Launched on June 30, 2020, it is an all-news radio network of stations targeting African American communities, carrying mostly important national news headline stories as well as current events and special interest features. Some stations also incorporate ...