WASHINGTON, March 12, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Radio One, Inc. (NASDAQ: ROIAK and ROIA) announced today that Laura Clark has been named National Director of Political and Government Sales.

Laura has been the Director of Political for CBS Radio Washington since November 2010.  Prior to joining CBS Radio Washington, Laura had a successful 15 year career in the radio industry where she worked as an Account Manager, NTR Director, and Initiative Manager for Clear Channel, Bonneville, and CBS.  Over the years, she has cultivated great relationships with advocacy groups, political consultants, and issue shops.  She received a degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing/Economics from Westminster College.  

"I couldn't be more pleased to have Laura join our team at Radio One.  Her track record of success will only ensure our ability to take our platforms to the political arena and deliver outstanding results for our clients.  Laura is a top performer and is a welcome addition to the Radio One Family," said Sam Rogers, VP of National Sales.

"I am very honored and enthusiastic about becoming part of the Radio One Family! I look forward to helping Radio One reach new levels of success with their political advertising and government outreach," said Clark.

About Radio One, Inc.
Radio One, together with its subsidiaries (http://www.radio-one.com/), is a diversified media company that primarily targets African-American and urban consumers. The Company is one of the nation's largest radio broadcasting companies, currently owning and/or operating 55 broadcast stations located in 16 urban markets in the United States. Through its controlling interest in Reach Media, Inc. (http://www.blackamericaweb.com/), the Company also operates syndicated programming including the Tom Joyner Morning Show, the Russ Parr Morning Show, the Yolanda Adams Morning Show, the Rickey Smiley Morning Show, the D. L. Hughley Show, Bishop T.D. Jakes' "Empowering Moments", and the Reverend Al Sharpton Show. Beyond its core radio broadcasting franchise, Radio One's subsidiary, Interactive One (http://interactiveone.com/), operates an online platform serving the African-American community through social content, news, information, and entertainment. Interactive One operates a number of branded sites, including News One, UrbanDaily, HelloBeautiful and social networking websites, including BlackPlanet and MiGente. In addition, the Company owns a controlling interest in TV One, LLC (http://www.tvoneonline.com/), a cable/satellite network programming primarily to African-Americans.

SOURCE Radio One, Inc.

Sam Rogers VP, National Sales, 301-429-3215

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