Radio One’s syndication network adds Rickey Smiley and Yolanda Adams
 
(October 11, 2007) – Syndication One announced today plans to expand its programming beginning with two weekday morning shows hosted by comedian Rickey Smiley and gospel vocalist Yolanda Adams. Syndication One, (jointly operated by Radio One, Inc. and REACH Media Inc.) said it’s making changes in an effort to include established talent that complement FM radio stations and music based programming.

Contrary to recent reports in some trade media outlets, Syndication One is not ceasing operations. Officials at the 10-month-old division said that while it is making modifications to its lineup, there was never any discussion about terminating its programming. “The Al Sharpton Show, Keeping It Real,” which was rumored to be on the block, will continue to be one of the network's weekday offerings.

“The 2 Live Stews,” Doug and Ryan Stewart, will end their run with Syndication One in December. The pair has been signed by TV One to host the second season of the weekly show, “Black Men Revealed,” beginning the first quarter of next year. “The Warren Ballentine Show,” will end its run with Syndication One at the end of the year.

“We’re excited to be bringing additional creative and entertaining programming to the urban radio market place,” stated Alfred Liggins, President and CEO of Radio One. “Rickey Smiley and Yolanda Adams are proven talent that can be a morning show cornerstone for key stations.”

Popular comedian Rickey Smiley, who has already established rating success on Dallas’s KBFB 97.9 The Beat, a Radio One, Inc. station, has generated a number of inquiries that have prompted syndication opportunities. “The Rickey Smiley Morning Show” has already been added on WHHL-FM in St. Louis and WFXA-FM in Augusta.

Grammy award winning gospel artist Yolanda Adams has developed an inviting morning show with a mix of praise and inspiration launched on Houston’s KROI Praise 92.1 FM. “The Yolanda Adams Show” is syndicated to twelve markets, including Praise 97.5 WPZE-FM in Atlanta, 94.1 WXEZ-FM in Norfolk and Praise 103.9 WPPZ-FM in Philadelphia.


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