Company Description

Urban One, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as an urban-oriented multi-media company in the United States.

It operates through four segments: Radio Broadcasting, Reach Media, Digital, and Cable Television. The company is involved in radio broadcasting operations that primarily target African-American and urban listeners; and sale of local and national advertising, as well as network advertising, including network/syndication advertising.

It also operates TV One, which operates two cable television networks targeting African-American and urban viewers; CLEO TV, a lifestyle and entertainment network; syndicated radio shows, such as Rickey Smiley Morning Show, the Get Up! Mornings with Erica Campbell Show, and the DL Hughley Show; and BlackAmericaWeb.com, an African-American targeted news and entertainment website, as well as provides other event related activities.

In addition, the company owns Interactive One, a digital platform serving the African-American community through social content, news, information, and entertainment websites, including Cassius and Bossip, HipHopWired, and MadameNoire digital platforms and brands.

Further, it owns and operates broadcast stations, including FM or AM stations, HD stations, and low power television stations under the Radio One brand name.

The company was formerly known as Radio One, Inc. and changed its name to Urban One, Inc. in May 2017.

Urban One, Inc. was founded in 1979 and is based in Silver Spring, Maryland.