Radio One/Atlanta Promotes Derek Harper To OM

Derek Harper

RADIO ONE ATLANTA has upped DEREK HARPER to OM of the cluster. He replaces HURRICANE DAVE SMITH who exited in AUGUST (NET NEWS 8/5).

HARPER told ALL ACCESS, “It’s an honor and one of the highlights of my 18 years with RADIO ONE. I’m blessed to have the support of RVP/GM TIM DAVIES, VP/Programming COLBY COLB, and REACH MEDIA/RADIO ONE CEO DAVID KANTOR. Our staffs here in ATLANTA are amazing and I’m looking forward to helping in every way possible.”

RVP/GM DAVIES added, “DEREK knows the ATLANTA market better than anyone I know. He has been key to the growth of our top-rated UAC MAJIC 107.5/97.5 and PRAISE 102.5, and now he can successfully lead the entire programming team."

VP/Programming COLB said, “His promotion is well earned and deserved. DEREK is one of the smartest programmers I have ever worked with, I’m excited to see him expand his role in the ATL.”

HARPER will also continue in his capacity as PD of Urban AC WAMJ (MAJIC 107.5/97.5)/ATLANTA and as RADIO ONE/REACH MEDIA Inspiration Format Captain. His other cluster responsibilities will include Urban WHTA (HOT 107.9), Urban Oldies WAMJ-HD2 (102.9), and Gospel WPZE (PRAISE 102.5)

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