Owner, RCI
Washington D.C. Metro Area
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- Owner at RCI
- Past
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- Reporter at The Washington Times
- Talk Host at CBS Radio / V-103 FM
- Reporter at Knight Ridder
- Reporter at The Journal Newspapers
- Education
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- University of Louisiana at Monroe
- Sandy Creek High
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Robert Redding’s Summary
I am a nonpartisan nonvoting independent known as "America's Independent Voice." I have more than a decade of experience in the media - radio, print and television. I look to make Redding News Review and its program, of the same name, the top destination for news. I am also continuing to develop my new D.C.-based newspaper The Washington Continent.
Robert Redding’s Specialties:
Black News and events. No one knows this area better than my company. I am also well versed in independent politics and abstract art.
Robert Redding’s Experience
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Owner
RCI
(Public Company; WYN; Leisure, Travel & Tourism industry)
1996 — Present (13 years)
Redding Communications, Inc. (RCI), is a domestic profit Georgia corporation with operations in Washington D.C. RCI was founded May 5, 1996 by CEO Robert "Rob" Redding Jr. to provide the best in media - including but not limited to independent publishing and broadcasting.
RCI is the operator of ReddingNewsReview.com, founded by Redding on March 25, 2002. The independent nonpartisan hub for breaking news about blacks and beyond averages more than 190,000 page views a month and more than 500,000 readers yearly. The Web site's growth is attributed to its coverage being syndicated by Google News and its articles being heard nationally on XM and terrestrial radio stations across the country.
The company also operates The Washington Continent, a nonpartisan general interest continuously updated Web site covering politics in and around Washington, D.C. and the growing NewsBlack.com. NewsBlack.com hosts the Redding News Review's weekly podcast downloaded by hundreds. -
Reporter
The Washington Times
(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Writing and Editing industry)
July 2003 — February 2006 (2 years 8 months)
I was the D.C. and Maryland political reporter.
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Talk Host
CBS Radio / V-103 FM
(Writing and Editing industry)
2001 — 2003 (2 years)
I was the founding afternoon drive host at Atlanta's WAOK-AM, where I became one of "The 100 Most Important Radio Talk Show Hosts in America" and was awarded a proclamation from the Atlanta City Council for my work.
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Reporter
Knight Ridder
(Public Company; 501-1000 employees; Writing and Editing industry)
January 1999 — December 2001 (3 years)
I reported on cops and courts at this now defunct company's newspaper - The Macon Telegraph.
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Reporter
The Journal Newspapers
(Writing and Editing industry)
2000 — 2001 (1 year)
I reported on cops and courts at this daily.
Robert Redding’s Education
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University of Louisiana at Monroe
BA , Communications Studies , 2006 — 2009
I have placed 7th in the nation in International Public Debate in 2008. I finished 13th in in the nation in 2007. I was also ranked 8th in the nation in Extemporaneous Speaking in 2007. I also took 'top novice' in 'extemporaneous speaking' at the Louisiana Intercollegiate Forensics Association Championships.
- Activities and Societies:
- Debate Team
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Sandy Creek High
1994
- Activities and Societies:
- Debate Team and student newspaper.
Additional Information
Robert Redding’s Websites:
Robert Redding’s Interests:
I am an avid runner. I love art, film, history and writing.
Robert Redding’s Groups:
National Association of Black Journalists
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NABJ (National Association of Black Journalists)
Robert Redding’s Honors:
My radio show, Redding News Review, won a Gold Addy Award for our "Redding News Review Promo" in the "Radio Self-Promotion Single" category in 2009.
My news Web site, Redding News Review, won two consecutive Black Web Awards in 2008 and 2009.
Awarded a proclamation from the Atlanta City Council for my afternoon talk radio show at WAOK-AM.
A member of Talkers Magazine’s "100 Most Important Radio Talk Hosts in America"
Named an "Industry Leader" in talk radio by AllAccess.com
Called "one of the most respected names in the media" (Upscale magazine)
Called "one of the most intellectual and intriguing radio talk show hosts since Tavis Smiley" (Radio Facts)
Awarded for "Outstanding Support of Music & Entertainment" by the Roy Miller Music & Fashion Convention
A finalist for the "Hottest On-Air Media" award in Washington, D.C.
Robert Redding’s Contact Settings
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