Urban One
Urban One, Inc. (formerly Radio One) is a Silver Spring, Maryland-based American media conglomerate. Founded in 1980 by Cathy Hughes, the company primarily operates media properties targeting African Americans. It is the largest African-American-owned broadcasting company in the United States, operating 55 radio stations and majority-owning the syndicator Reach Media, as well as its digital arm Interactive One, and the cable network TV One.
| Formerly | Radio One, Inc. (1980–2017) |
|---|---|
| Company type | Public |
| Industry | Broadcasting, Media |
| Founded | 1980 |
| Founder | Cathy Hughes |
| Headquarters | 1010 Wayne Avenue, , |
Area served | United States |
Key people | Cathy Hughes (Chairman) Alfred C. Liggins III (President & CEO) |
| Revenue | US$ 441.4 million (2014) |
| US$ 77.2 million (2014) | |
| US$ -42.7 million (2014) | |
| Total assets | US$ 1.4 billion (2014) |
| Total equity | US$ 18.9 million (2014) |
Number of employees | 1,011 (2015) |
| Divisions | Reach Media TV One Interactive One NewsOne |
| Website | urban1 |
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As of 2014, it was the ninth-highest-earning African-American-owned business in the United States.
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