Company Description
Urban One, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as an urban-oriented multi-media company in the United States. The company operates through four segments: Radio Broadcasting, Cable Television, Reach Media, and Digital. The Radio Broadcasting segment includes radio broadcasting operations that primarily target African-American and urban listeners. As of December 31, 2021, it owned and/or operated 64 broadcast stations, including 54 FM or AM stations, 8 HD stations, and the 2 low power television stations under the Radio One tradename located in 13 urban markets. The Cable Television segment operates TV One, an African-American targeted cable television network; and CLEO TV, a lifestyle and entertainment network. The Reach Media segment operates syndicated programming, including the Get Up! Mornings with Erica Campbell Show, Rickey Smiley Morning Show, the Russ Parr Morning Show, and the DL Hughley Show. This segment also operates BlackAmericaWeb.com, an African-American targeted news and entertainment website, as well as other event related activities. The Digital segment owns Interactive One, a digital platform serving the African-American community through social content, news, information, and entertainment websites, including Cassius and Bossip, HipHopWired, and MadameNoire digital platforms and brands. The company was formerly known as Radio One, Inc. and changed its name to Urban One, Inc. in May 2017. Urban One, Inc. was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in Silver Spring, Maryland.
Key Executives
Name | Position |
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Mr. Alfred C. Liggins III | Chief Executive Officer, President, Treasurer & Director |
Mr. C. Kristopher Simpson | Senior Vice President & General Counsel |
Ms. Catherine L. Hughes | Founder, Chairperson of the Board & Secretary |
Mr. David M. Kantor | Chief Executive Officer of Radio One & Reach Media Divisions |
Ms. Laura Clark | Senior Vice President of Political & Governmental Sales |
Ms. Karen Wishart | Executive Vice President & Chief Administrative Officer |
Mr. Josh Rahmani | Chief Revenue Officer of Radio One & Reach Media Divisions |
Mr. Colby Tyner | Senior Vice President of Programming Radio One & Reach Media |
Mr. Peter D. Thompson | Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer |
Mr. Anthony W. Spinelli | Chief Information Officer |