Radio One appoints Peter D. Thompson Chief Financial Officer

(February 20, 2008) Radio One, Inc. has announced that effective immediately Peter D. Thompson has assumed the role of Chief Financial Officer, reporting to Alfred C. Liggins, III, the firm’s CEO.

Liggins stated, "I am very pleased to announce that Peter D. Thompson has taken on the role of Chief Financial Officer, a position vacated on December 31, 2007. Mr. Thompson is very familiar with Radio One having served as a consultant in 2006 with certain strategic initiatives and most recently joining the senior executive team last fall as Executive Vice President of Business Development. In that most recent position he focused on our business diversification strategy, including our Internet initiative and potential acquisitions and also participated in the 2008 budget process, monitored our covenant compliance and participated in the year end close process.

Thus, while he is officially starting as Chief Financial Officer today, for several months he has been providing valuable analysis and advice with respect to the company's overall financial performance. Mr. Thompson has deep roots in the entertainment field and relevant experience in public accounting and financial and systems management. His steady hand and solid experience is a welcome asset to the company."

Commenting on his new position, Mr. Thompson stated, "I very much enjoyed working with the executive team as a consultant in 2006 and was pleased when the opportunity became available to join the company full time. Becoming Chief Financial Officer of Radio One is an honor given the many strategic and operating accomplishments of the company over the past decade. I intend to continue the tradition of excellence and look forward to working with Radio One's employees, shareholders and consumers to further solidify our position as the urban media platform.”

Mr. Thompson brings over 20 years of financial experience to Radio One, both as a public accountant and with the 13 years spent at Universal Music in the United Kingdom, five of them as CFO of this enterprise.


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