>"No Urban Dictates" Lives On – Mini Cooper Ad Agency Gets Caught in an Email – We Don’t Want to Advertise to Black Consumers

> “Non Urban Dictate” (NUD) is a “supposedly” illegal practice that essentially means that a company is not interested in the Black consumer. Instructions are usually implied orally or left unsaid, no one sends this kind of stuff in an email anymore. A NUD label means that a company does not want their marketing and advertising materials placed in media that claim an “urban” audience (or in other words to African American consumers) as their main target. In the advertising world, companies feel that there are legitimate reasons for them not to use urban radio. For example, African Americans may … Continue reading >"No Urban Dictates" Lives On – Mini Cooper Ad Agency Gets Caught in an Email – We Don’t Want to Advertise to Black Consumers

>Trae Tha Truth Files Lawsuit Against Radio One and Local Station 97.9 The Box

>Houston area rapper Trae decided to file the lawsuit after the radio station allegedly banned his music from being heard on the only local hip hop station in the city. HOUSTON /PRNewswire Houston rapper “Trae Tha Truth” (nee Frasier Thompson) will be holding a press conference at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, May 5, 2010 at the Harris County Civil Courthouse, 201 Caroline, Houston, Texas, to announce the filing of a lawsuit in the 189th District Court of Harris County Texas against Radio One Inc., which owns and operates Houston radio Station 97.9 KBXX, The Box.The civil case alleges a consistent … Continue reading >Trae Tha Truth Files Lawsuit Against Radio One and Local Station 97.9 The Box

Nnete Inyangumia Exits 97.9 The Box to Join Sirius XM’s Foxxhole Radio

Radio One’s Houston Rhythmic station 97.9 The Box (KBXX) has released Nnete Inyangumia from her co-hosting duties as part of the Madd Hatta Morning Show. The popular radio personality seals a deal that lands her in Los Angeles alongside Sol-Caritas mega artist and label-mate, Billy Sorrells HOUSTON, TX— Popular radio personality and noted entertainment correspondent Nnete has joined the Foxxhole team where she will produce and co-host Billy Sorrells’ “Skits and Bits” radio show on Sirius XM©. Nnete’s legions of fans have flooded the internet and the air-waves expressing disappointment that the beloved radio diva is leaving Houston. She says … Continue reading Nnete Inyangumia Exits 97.9 The Box to Join Sirius XM’s Foxxhole Radio

>Lawsuits Dropped: Houston TV Station Fox 26 Gives Details on Trae Tha Truth vs. Radio One Lawsuits

>From reporter Isiah Carey (HOUSTON) – The lawsuit that pitted Houston-based rapper Trae Tha Truth against Radio One, Inc. station 97.9 The Box has been dropped. Trae Tha Truth filed his lawsuit in May that claimed the Radio One-owned company prevented him from making a living with an alleged ban on the rapper and his music. The legal team for Radio One, Inc. filed a counter suit to even the legal battle. On July 22, however, both sides simply agreed to drop their lawsuits. Warren Fitzgerald, attorney for Trae tha Truth, confirmed with FOX 26 News that both sides agreed … Continue reading >Lawsuits Dropped: Houston TV Station Fox 26 Gives Details on Trae Tha Truth vs. Radio One Lawsuits

Music World Gospel and BET Networks Sign an Exclusive Recording Agreement for Sunday Best Season Three and Four Winners

Sunday Best Season Three Winner Le’Andria Johnson Set to Release First Project Under New Deal Debut Album In Stores September 6 HOUSTON — Music World Gospel entered into an exclusive recording agreement with BET Networks and its premiere brand, Sunday Best, the award-winning weekly gospel music competition program. The agreement will include the release of debut albums for the show’s third and fourth season winners and other music and entertainment product releases featuring “best of” compilations and a variety of specialty brand projects. Sunday Best season four premiered Sunday, July 10 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT. The first release scheduled under … Continue reading Music World Gospel and BET Networks Sign an Exclusive Recording Agreement for Sunday Best Season Three and Four Winners