About Afternoon Traffic Jam with Brian Dawson
From hosting parties, big events and other special functions, public speaking and other community work, Brian Dawson has done it all in the entertainment world. A native of Fredericksburg, VA, Brian possesses an Associate’s Degree in Arts and Radio from Gulf Coast Community College in Florida and a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications and a Masters in Sports Management both obtained at the University of Akron in Ohio.
To add to Brian’s versatility, his natural ability to interact with a variety of people has enabled him to be an active and well-respected individual within the community.
Fifteen years of entertainment experience has made Brian one of the most sought-after talents on the East Coast. Brian is the afternoon drive host (3pm-7pm) at Radio One of Raleigh for WQOK FM K97.5. His show “The Traffic Jamz” can be heard throughout the central parts of North Carolina to Southern Virginia and has been consistently ranked number one in the 12+, 18-34, and 25-54 demos. As an afternoon personality, Brian has interviewed various celebrities and public figures including Jay Z, Diddy, John Legend, Ludacris, Tyrese, Neyo, Alicia Keys, Rick James, 50 Cent, TI, Former President Barack Obama, Hilary Clinton, former Senator John Edwards, Pastor Shirley Caesar, and NBA legend Magic Johnson.
Brian has appeared on and hosted television shows including BET’s ‘Rap City,’ ‘Keepin’ It Reel’ TV, a music and video show for five years, FOX 50’s ‘Gimmie the Mike’ for two years, MTV’s ‘The Dance” and he is currently working on his new project TV show “The B spot” on FOX 50.
As an entrepreneur, Brian Dawson is the founder and CEO of Chase Media. His company provides advertising, artist and/or personality bookings and development, event planning and coordination, marketing, product placement, and promotions.
While Brian is known universally by his radio exposure, he is also very well known for his involvement in high caliber social events including “OSAW” Old School Alumni Weekend, Josh Powell’s NBA Celebrity Weekend, Willie Parker’s NFL Celebrity Weekend, Women’s Empowerment, Dante Culpepper’s NFL Celebrity Weekend, The Bimbe’ Cultural Arts Festival, North Carolina Central University’s Homecoming, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical University’s Homecoming, and The Black Business Expo.
A decade of experience and a vast education, coupled with a vibrant personality and positive attitude makes Brian a well trained and seasoned individual who will continue to impact the entertainment industry on a variety of different levels.
Chris Brown’s attempt to reunite with ex-girlfriend, Karrueche Tran, was in vain last night as it ended in the r&b singer banging on her door, moments after she kicked him out of her SUV. Sources say the drama began inside playhouse nightclub. Allegedly,Chris reserved a V.I.P. table right next to the one Karrueche was in. […]
Related Stories: Golden State Warriors And Atlanta Hawks Meet… An All-Out Dunkfest Ensues Golden State Warriors’ Klay Thompson Blacks Out With A 37-Point Quarter Text “K975” To 52140 for your chance at ticket giveaways and news before anyone else!…Standard Messaging Rates Apply LIKE K97.5 On Facebook To Keep Up With your favorite artist and celebrity […]
Dennis Rodman, former NBA star, called up to TMZ to give his opinion on Caitlyn Jenner’s big reveal on Vanity Fair and mentioned that he would not mind taking her out on a date. The basketball player told the TMZ crew that if the former Bruce Jenner would have revealed to the world he was […]
Monday night, L.A Lakers player Nick Young was celebrating his 30th birthday party and ended the night by getting down on one knee and proposing to the “Fancy” rapper. The two have been dating since 2013. Their first date?? Well may not be very romantic to you, but some people can find the humor in […]
Congrats to Chad Ochocinco and Crystal Bates. The love birds welcomed their first child together Tuesday, with Chad announcing the news on twitter. “New Infantry arrived at 8:34 Kennedi Chanel Johnson, 7 pound and 6 ounces to the sound of Frankie Beverly and Maze,” the former NFL player told his followers. We wish those two […]
During a news conference today, Fred Hoiberg will be announced as the Chicago Bulls next coach! Hoiberg has been the coach at Iowa state since 2010. Reports say that the Bulls have had their eye on Hoiberg for some time now, since he has a very good relationship with the general manager Gar Foreman, and […]
Kevin Love, the 3-time All-Star player will be out for the finals. He has had repair surgery to fix his shoulder that was yanked out of place by Kelly Olynyk during a play. Love thought that the play was done purposely by Kelly who has been suspended for the first game next season. The Cavs […]
Happy 78th Birthday Morgan Freeman!!! A very notable actor, with movie hots after movie hits. Tell us what your favorite movie is that he played in… Related Stories: Morgan Freeman Tackles Bigotry In ‘Through The Wormhole’ FACT OF THE DAY: Morgan Freeman Performed On B.O.B’s Second Album Text “K975” To 52140 for your chance at […]
Looks like Drake is way up right now. Aside from having Stephen Curry daughter, Riley, singing his lines at a national press conference after he dad and his fellow teammates advanced to the NBA Finals to now the rapper was used in a sentence at the National Spelling Bee. When contestant Dev Jaiswal was having […]
Reports say that 33 year old Miami Heat player has until late June to make his decision on whether he will opt out and become a free agent. Wade and the Heat franchise have significant differences on what they think the shooting guard should make. He took a $10 million pay cut last year to […]
Who Would You Choose In A One-On-One? Related Stories: The Game Really Went Mike Tyson On A Player During A Basketball Game ‘Above the Rim’ Turns 21 Today, Here’s Why It’s The Realest Basketball Film Of All Time Text “K975” To 52140 for your chance at ticket giveaways and news before anyone else!…Standard Messaging Rates […]
The Golden State Warriors won the NBA’s Western Conference Finals after defeating the Houston Rockets. After the game season MVP Stephen Curry went to the podium to discuss the win with the reporters, where he once again brought his adorable little daughter, Riley. Of course, she stole the show once again. Not only telling her […]