Urban One Ups Two As Kantor Retires
Two For One: Urban One RVP/GM-Ohio Markets Eddie Harrell, Jr. and RVP/GM-Indianapolis Deon Levingston will be named Co-Presidents/Audio Division as CEO/Radio Division David Kantor retires, effective Jan. 5. "The radio industry is losing one of its giants, and Urban One is bidding farewell to a venerable leader whose passion and vision have helped to shape our industry, guide our company, and serve our growing and diverse audience," says CEO Alfred Liggins. Kantor joined Radio One in 2004 when it acquired controlling interest in Reach Media, which he co-founded in 2002. His previous stops include Satellite Music Network, ABC Radio Networks and AMFM, Inc. Harrell joined the company in 2011; Levingston has been in his role since 2016. See Kantor's interview in Country Aircheck's Fall Print Special here.
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