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.
Denver Nuggets Beat Warriors The Nuggets beat the warriors 107-100 on Tuesday night. Curry had 15 points. Ty Lawson finished with 19 points and 10 rebounds. In the first half, Denver scored 34 points. Denver still led by five, 100-95, with 90 seconds left when Wilson Chandler floated in a 3 from the right corner, […]
Kroger and Duke Heart Center are uniting together for the First Annual “Celebrate Your Health” party. Come join Brian Dawson, local DJ personality and your family and friends for a FREE health and wellness celebration including glucose/blood pressure screenings, healthy food samples, local health vendors, face painting, compression-only cpr, in-store raffles, cooking demonstrations, and many […]
Jason Collins Comes Out In 12 seasons as an N.B.A. player, Jason Collins has never been an All-Star or a scoring leader but Monday he shattered one of the last great barriers in professional sports. “I’m a 34-year-old N.B.A. center. I’m black and I’m gay,” Collins, who finished this season with the Washington Wizards, writes […]
Kevin Durant and OKC Thunder beat the Houston Rockets and took Game 2 of their Western Conference quarterfinal series, 105-102 Durant scored 21 of his 29 points in the first half, Russell Westbrook added 29 points and Ibaka put in 12 points, 11 rebounds and six blocks. Harden finished with 36 points and 11 boards […]
If you plan on going out Saturday night please keep in mind that all lanes on I-40 will be closed from midnight to 7am. The Interstate will be closed from exit 274 to 278 to install an American Tobacco Trail bridge over the highway. Related Stories: Troopers Crack Down On Distracted Drivers Stir Nightclub Recap […]
Chris Paul’s running jumper gave the LA Clippers a 93-91 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on last night and a 2-0 lead in their first-round playoff series. Paul finished with 24 points and 9 assists, Blake Griffin added 21 points and 8 rebounds and Crawford scored 15 points. The Chicago Bulls beat the Brooklyn Nets […]
Join Brian Dawson in all white Sat. June 1st for the 15th Annual All White Out at Stir Nightclub. Check out the flyer along with pictures from previous parties below. Related Stories: DVS Birthday Celebration At Stir LiFe KiT Party Recap A Night With Mike Tyson 44th Annual Bimbe Cultural Arts Festival
The Miami Heat & OKC Thunder opened up their first round NBA playoff series by winning by a combined 52 points. Miami, the defending NBA champion, beat the Bucks 110-87 yesterday as LeBron had 27 points, 10 rebounds and 8 assists. The Thunder, the #1 seed in the West, routed the Rockets 120-91 behind 24 […]
Via: WRAL Reportedly, the FBI is looking for help identifying two men who may be responsible for the bombings at the Boston Marathon. The photos were allegedly taken from surveillance photos. The bombing at the finish line of the Boston Marathon is responsible for 3 deaths and over 180 injuries. Related Stories: Explosion […]
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The clippers won 93-77 over the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday night. Billups had four point, all on free throws ,while playing 17 minutes, just under the limit set for him after an injury that caused him to miss 8 games. Caron Butler scored 18 of his 22 points in the third quarter in his […]
Al Jefferson had 22 points & eight rebounds to help Utah keep its playoff hopes alive with a 96-80 victory over the Timberwolves on Monday night. Mo Williams had 15 points & seven assists for the Jazz, who needed a win to avoid being eliminated in the Western Conference playoff race. Williams had 18 points […]