Urban One, Inc., formerly known as Radio One (NASDAQ:UONEK), is a multimedia company focused on serving African American and urban audiences in the United States. The company operates radio stations in several major markets and provides music, news, talk, entertainment and community-oriented programming through its audio platforms.
Its businesses also include television and digital media. Urban One owns and operates TV One, an entertainment and lifestyle network, and CLEO TV, which offers programming aimed primarily at multicultural women. Through its digital properties and Reach Media operations, the company also distributes online content, syndicated radio programming, podcasts and other media services, while providing integrated advertising solutions to marketers.
Founded in 1980 by Cathy Hughes, the company began with the acquisition of Washington, D.C., radio station WOL-AM and expanded into a broader multimedia organization. Alfred C. Liggins III serves as chief executive officer, while Cathy Hughes is the company’s founder and chairperson. Urban One is headquartered in Silver Spring, Maryland, and its media operations primarily serve audiences across the United States.
