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Joy Taylor Joins Urban One for Daily Podcast Feature

Media personality Joy Taylor is joining Urban One to launch a short-form sports commentary series titled, “The Daily Play with Joy Taylor.” The company says it will be distributed across its audio platforms Radio One, REACH Media, and the Urban One Podcast Network. Urban One says imgthe Monday through Friday program “cuts through the noise of the standard 24-hour sports cycle” in which “Taylor delivers 5-10 minutes of sharp insight, authentic commentary, and cultural depth, offering perspective on the headlines that matter most. The show is built on the philosophy that ‘nobody breaks down the game like a woman who actually knows it.’” Taylor adds, “I wanted to create something fast, focused, and always authentic. Sports fans are busy, but they want the context behind the conversation. With ‘The Daily Play,’ I’m giving them what it means and what to watch next – in just a few minutes. Joining Urban One allows me to talk directly to a loyal, engaged audience across the country. I’m excited to get back to my radio roots!”

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Radio One & Reach Media Raise $1.7 million for St Jude’s

Urban One’s Radio One and Reach Media held its annual Urban Cares for St. Jude Kids radiothon on March 12 and 13 to benefit St. Judeimg Children’s Research Hospital and raised $1.7 million. Audio division co-president Deon Levingston says, “Our partnership with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital has been one of the most meaningful commitments we’ve made as a company. This event affords the Radio One/Reach Media team the opportunity to play a part in supporting families during some of the most difficult moments of their lives. We are proud to share the St. Jude mission with our listeners and grateful that they continue to respond each year.”

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WVON, Chicago Adds DL Hughley for Mornings

Midway Broadcasting Corporation is adding Reach Media’s DL Hughley show to the daily lineup at urbanimg talk WVON, Chicago. Effective July 7, the show will air from 5:00 am to 7:00 am, leading into the “Rufus Williams Morning Show.” Hughley is a Peabody Award-winning radio and television host and an iconic stand-up comedian as one of the legendary Kings of Comedy. WVON program manager Atiba Buchanan says, “This show will be different because it will be a hybrid of his original show and will be all talk to appeal to WVON’s culturally connected audience.”