Radio One has announced a series of programming leadership changes affecting seven markets.
Arthur ‘A-Plus’ Willis will serve as Operations Manager for the company’s Washington DC cluster after previously holding that tole in Cleveland.
Succeeding Willis in Cleveland will be Matt Myers, who moves from the same role in Richmond VA.
That will send Erwin ‘Katt D’ Hill to Richmond as Operations Manager from the same position in Raleigh NC.
In Raleigh, Melissa Wade rises from APD of Gospel “103.9 The Light” WNNL to Program Director of WNNL and Adult R&B “Foxy 107.1/104.3” WFXC/WFXK. Maurice ‘Big Mo’ Mayer joins Hip Hop “K97.5” WQOK as Program Director. He previously spent 20 years at Audacy’s “102 Jamz” WJMH Greensboro until exiting in the company’s March layoffs rising from overnight host before to Music Director and middays in 2008, Assistant Program Director in 2018, and PD in 2021.
DJ Supreme rises from APD of Hip Hop “101 The Wiz” WIZF Cincinnati to Program Director.
Marc ‘DJ Nailz’ Dixon is promoted from APD to Program Director of Hip Hop “Power 107.5” WCKX Columbus OH.
Robyn Simone rises from APD of Adult R&B “Magic 95.5” WXMG Columbus to Program Director.
The company says these changes reinforce the company’s commitment to developing top talent and delivering excellence across its radio brands nationwide. SVP/Programming Colby Colb said, “These leadership changes reflect the incredible depth of talent within Radio One. It’s exciting to see so many of our team members grow within the company and take on new challenges across markets. By empowering our brightest minds to share fresh ideas and perspectives, we ensure our stations remain dynamic, creative, and deeply connected to the communities we serve.”
“I’m thrilled with the strong leadership team we’re building across our audio division,” added Eddie Harrell, Jr., Co-President of Urban One’s Audio Division. “These appointments underscore our focus on operational excellence, collaboration, and innovation as we continue to elevate the listener experience and strengthen our local impact.”
