Regarding the retroactive raise for Radio One’s CEO
Let me just jump right to the point: The retroactive raise, signing bonus and subsequent increase in salary for Radio One CEO Alfred Liggins is the perfect example of what is wrong with radio.
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Clock continues to tick on XM/Sirius
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