Dallas, Texas – July 27th, 2026 – Urban One Dallas announced key leadership appointments for
revitalized Dallas-Fort Worth cluster. Maurice Potts has been named Vice President/General Manager,
Karl Whittingham is promoted to Director of Sales, and Kevin Jenkins joins the company as Local Sales
Manager.
Urban One Dallas operates 97.9 The Beat (KBFB), Smooth 105.7 (KRNB), and K104 (KKDA) serving one of
the nation’s most dynamic media markets.
As Vice President and General Manager, Maurice Potts will lead the Dallas-Fort Worth cluster after
serving for the past three years as the General Sales Manager. A respected media executive with nearly
15 years at Urban One, Potts has played a pivotal role in driving revenue growth and cultivating strategic
partnerships. Beyond his leadership at Urban One, he also serves as a Board Member for the Texas
Association of Broadcasters, further demonstrating his commitment to advancing the broadcasting
industry across the state.
Karl Whittingham has been named Director of Sales following a successful career spanning multiple
leadership roles within Urban One. His extensive experience across the organization, combined with his
deep understanding of the Dallas-Fort Worth market, positions him to lead the station sales team and
continue delivering innovative marketing solutions.
Kevin Jenkins joins Urban One Dallas as Local Sales Manager following the company’s acquisition of
Service Broadcasting. Most recently, Jenkins services as Executive Vice President of National Sales for
Service Broadcasting where he has built a reputation for delivering high-impact revenue initiatives. His
experience and established relationships in the Dallas market will further strengthen Urban One’s local
leadership.
Regional Vice President Doug Abernethy remarked, “Bringing these historic Dallas brands into the Radio
One family is monumental. I am incredibly proud to promote Maurice and Karl. Having worked with
Maurice and Karl during our time at Radio One, I know firsthand their exceptional drive and dedication
to excellence. Additionally, adding Kevin to our leadership team ensures we have a leadership team built
on deep local roots and proven success. Together this team will elevate Radio One to greater heights
with our partners.”
“I’m honored to lead Radio One into its next chapter in the Dallas-Fort Worth market. As we bring
together these iconic brands, I look forward to leading our talented team as we build on their legacy by
creating exceptional experiences, meaningful connections, and innovative opportunities that serve our
listeners, partners, and the communities we proudly serve at the highest level. Together we are
committed to setting a new standard of excellence and impact across the market” – said Potts.
These appointments underscore Urban One Dallas’ commitment to investing in exceptional leadership
to deliver outstanding results for listeners, advertisers, and community partners through Dallas-Fort
Worth region.
ABOUT URBAN ONE, INC.
Urban One, Inc. (urban1.com), together with its subsidiaries, is the largest diversified media company that
primarily targets African-American and urban consumers in the United States. Urban One is the parent
company of Radio One, Reach Media, Inc. (blackamericaweb.com), TV One (tvone.tv), CLEO TV
(mycleo.tv), iOne Digital (ionedigital.com) and One Solution. Formerly known as Radio One, Inc., the
company was founded in 1980 with a single radio station and now owns and/or operates 60 broadcast
stations (including HD and low power television stations) in 14 urban markets in the United States, making
it one of the nation’s largest radio broadcasting companies. The Company’s growth led to diversification
into syndicated radio programming, cable television and online digital media. As a result, in 2017, Radio
One, Inc. was renamed Urban One, Inc. to better reflect the Company’s multi-media operations. While
the Company was renamed Urban One, Radio One remains the brand of the radio division and all of its
radio assets. Through Reach Media, Inc., the Company operates nationally syndicated radio
programming, including the Rickey Smiley Morning Show, the Russ Parr Morning Show, and the DL Hughley
Show. TV One is a national cable television network serving more than 59 million households, offering a
broad range of original programming, classic series, and movies designed to entertain, inform and inspire
a diverse audience of adult Black viewers. Launched in January 2019, CLEO TV, is a lifestyle and
entertainment cable television network targeting Millennial and Gen X women of color. iOne Digital is a
collection of digital platforms providing the African American community with social, news and
entertainment content across numerous branded websites, including Cassius, Bossip, HipHopWired, and
MadameNoire branded websites. One Solution provides award-winning, fully integrated advertising
solutions across the entire Urban One multi-media platform. Through its national, multi-media
operations, the Company and One Solution provides advertisers with a unique and powerful delivery
mechanism to African American and urban audiences. Finally, Urban One owns a minority interest in
MGM National Harbor, a gaming resort located in Prince George’s County, Maryland.
