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It's been a while, thank you for being faithful and returning. Today, LaSuria Kandi Allman interviews Veteran Radio and Media Personality Terri Avery.
A native New Yorker, raised by a single mom, Terri believed in a dream. She didn’t know how it was going to happen, but believed, and stayed in faith. Venturing out of the jungles of NYC and landing her first full-time radio job at KKDA radio station in Dallas, Texas, Terri worked her way up from an on-air personality to Assistant Program Director. Passionate about growing her career in radio, Terri took over programming duties at KMJQ in Houston, Texas. Then proving she is a successful programmer and contender in the radio game, KKDA brought her back to Dallas, as Operations Manager.
Pushing the envelope on her career, Terri went to work as a Record Promotions Representative for Mercury Records, promoting the musical careers of Brian McKnight, Vanessa Williams and others under that label. Radio programming is her passion so Terri took the Director of Programming position at Radio One in the Baltimore-Washington area. After 4 years at Radio One, Terri took a position with The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) as a Radio Coordinator educating programmers. Programming was still in her blood, she left the NAB for a Program Director position in Columbus, Georgia. From Columbus, Terri went on to Charlotte, NC, as Operations Manager and Program Director for CBS Radio.
No matter where Terri was, her love for the community and building a base to raise her daughter, flourished. Building better communities through the power of radio was a commitment Terri realized a long time ago.
Terri is a celebrated radio personality and programmer and has won several radio industry awards. Terri is a dynamite inspirational speaker that leaves you motivated and inspired to do and be the best. She has recorded an inspirational CD titled, Inspiration Unplugged: Faith, and hosts a radio show on iVybe radio.
Kandi. What city and state are you
from?
No matter where Terri was, her love for the community and building a base to raise her daughter, flourished. Building better communities through the power of radio was a commitment Terri realized a long time ago.
Terri is a celebrated radio personality and programmer and has won several radio industry awards. Terri is a dynamite inspirational speaker that leaves you motivated and inspired to do and be the best. She has recorded an inspirational CD titled, Inspiration Unplugged: Faith, and hosts a radio show on iVybe radio.
Kandi. What city and state are you
from?
Terri. Brooklyn, it was hard there
Kandi. How long have you been a radio personality?
Terri. 30 yrs
Kandi. What inspired you to get into communications?
Terri. My teacher
Kandi. What motivates you? What drives you?
Terri. God, My husband Chris Play
Kandi. How would categorize your style?
Terri. All Genre
Kandi. What if any message do you try to relay to your audience?
Terri. Inspirational
Kandi. So your fans can follow you what social media sites are you?
Terri. Fb, Twitter all of them
Kandi. What are your goals for the future?
Terri. Owning my own terrestrial radio station
Kandi. Who would you like to have as a guest on your show?
Terri. You, LaSuria
Kandi. Are there any challenges that you have face and over came?
Terri. Radio is a male dominating business
Kandi. What are your thoughts about The Flint Water Crisis?
Terri. Sad
Kandi. If you could speak directly to the youth of today about the importance of obtaining a good education what would you say?
Terri. Get an education
Kandi. If you could change your profession what would it be?
Terri. I really Don't know
Kandi. Are you a Democrat or Republican?
Terri. Independent
Kandi. What are thoughts about the candidates for President?
Terri. I have never seen such a pony show
Its a circus
Its a circus
Kandi. Are you involved in any community programs?
Terri. Girl Talk
Kandi. Married, children?
Terri. Yes, yes
Kandi. What are your hobbies?
Terri. Reading great books
Kandi. Favorite food?
Terri. Fish and vegetables
Kandi. Zodiac?
Terri. Taurus May 11
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After more than 30 years in radio, Terri Avery, Director of Branding and Programming for Atlanta’s KISS 104.1 (WALR-FM), announces she is to retire at the end of the year.
Write About Or Link To This Post On Your Blog - Easy Links :After more than 30 years in radio, Terri Avery, Director of Branding and Programming for Atlanta’s KISS 104.1 (WALR-FM), announces she is to retire at the end of the year.
Avery joined the Cox Media Group (CMG) family in January of 2019 after successful stints in various markets across the country including Texas, Maryland and North Carolina.
Avery played a crucial role in organizing Black Radio United for the Vote, a means to mobilize black voters to the voting booths. At the 2023 Gabby Awards the GAB recognized Avery and her colleagues, awarding “Black Radio United for the Vote,” with the 2023 Broadcaster(s) of the Year award.
In 2023, Avery was inducted into the Black Radio Hall of Fame as a “Talented Sister of Radio.”
“I’ve been all around the country in this wonderful career called radio,” says Avery in a press release announcing her retirement. “I’ve worked with some great people and had a lot of FUN! I want to thank my staff of great air personalities, the managers and executive team at CMG for making my last stop one of the best stops.”
According to the press release, Avery has led KISS 104.1 to earn two Marconi Awards, various Gabby Awards and a 2021 Service to America Award Nomination.
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