Radio One has announced the promotion of Colby Tyner to SVP/Programming for Radio One and Reach Media.
Tyner has served as Vice President of Programming for Radio One since January 2014 and has been with Radio One since 2002 previously programming “100.3 The Beat” WPHI Philadelphia and Operations Manager of the company’s Cleveland cluster. Under the air name ‘Colby Colb’, he also spent twelve years at Hip Hop “Power 99” WUSL Philadelphia rising from producer to morning host and Assistant Program Director. Tyner also spent a couple months in New York serving as MD/afternoon host for the launch of “Power 105.1” WWPR-FM before joining Radio One.
David Kantor, CEO of Urban One’s Radio One and Reach Media Divisions, announced this week the promotion of Colby Tyner to Senior Vice President, Programming Radio One and Reach Media.
From his early days working as an intern and assistant program director in Philadelphia at WUSL and as a music director at Power 105 (WPPR) in New York City, to his second tour in Philadelphia, followed by his days in radio in Cleveland, Colby “Colb” Tyner is an industry veteran who has held various positions at Radio One over the last 20 years. In his previous role as Vice President of Programming at Radio One, Tyner increased ratings within several brands, procured major talent for NTR events and TV One programs, and launched nationally syndicated radio shows like The Morning Hustle and Get Up Mornings with Erica Campbell. Additionally, Tyner has provided leadership for significant, myriad revenue-generating programming and promotional initiatives and has executive produced Reach Media’s podcast series, The Undressing Room, in partnership with Macy’s.
“I am pleased to formally announce the well-deserved promotion of Colby Tyner.” said David Kantor, CEO of Radio One and Reach Media. “Colby has been instrumental in the ratings success of both our Network and local programs. His leadership has led us to execute format leading quality content that entertains, educates and engages our listeners.”
Upon reflection of his tenure in radio and his most recent appointment to SVP Programming, Tyner stated, “It can be hard to find your way in the media industry. I’m very appreciative of Radio One, who gave me my first program director position, and I’m also thankful for the continued opportunity to grow in this business. I’d like to especially thank Ms. Hughes, Alfred Liggins, and David Kantor for their constant support and for allowing me to lead this amazing group of programmers and talent.”
