Overall impact
C (55)

Commentary

Urban One is an average overall performer. With a 'C' rating of 55.3 for overall impact (52nd percentile compared to all companies), Urban One ranks 6th out of 16 industry peers, behind Emmis Communications, Saga Communications, Audacy and 2 others, and ahead of Spanish Broadcasting System, Salem Media, Tencent Music Entertainment and 7 others. On top material causes for Urban One's industry (Media & Entertainment), Urban One performs well in Arts and Culture Access (90.8 score) and performs poorly in No Violence Against Women (29.5 score), Reduced Inequality (39.3), Fair Labor Practices (39.7) and 2 other causes where it received a 'D' or 'F' score.
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Company
Employees
864
Sector
Communication Services
Industry
Media
Sub-industry
Broadcasting
SASB industry
Media & Entertainment
Headquarters
Md, United States
Share classes
UONE
Description
Urban One, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as an urban-oriented multi-media company in the United States. The company operates through four segments: Radio Broadcasting, Cable Television, Reach Media, and Digital. The Radio Broadcasting segment includes radio broadcasting operations that primarily target African-American and urban listeners. The Cable Television segment operates TV One, an African-American targeted cable television network, and CLEO TV, a lifestyle and entertainment network. The Reach Media segment operates syndicated programming, including the Get Up! Mornings with Erica Campbell Show, Rickey Smiley Morning Show, and the DL Hughley Show. This segment also operates BlackAmericaWeb.com, an African-American targeted news and entertainment website, as well as other event-related activities. The Digital segment owns Interactive One, a digital platform serving the African-American community through social content, news, information, and entertainment websites, including Cassius and Bossip, HipHopWired, and MadameNoire digital platforms, as well as brands. It owns and operates broadcast stations, including FM or AM stations, HD stations, and low power television stations under the Radio One tradename located in urban markets. The company was formerly known as Radio One, Inc. and changed its name to Urban One, Inc. in May 2017. Urban One, Inc. was founded in 1979 and is based in Silver Spring, Maryland.
Material causes
Ethos considers the following causes material for Urban One, based on its industry sub-industry Broadcasting. Learn more about material causes in our methodology overview.

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