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February 2022 (2/3 - 3/2) Nielsen Audio Ratings Day 3: Bob Breaks Its
Record In Pittsburgh

Posted: 23 Mar 2022 02:00 PM PDT https://radioinsight.com/headlines/221770/february-2022-2-3-3-2-nielsen-audio-ratings-day-3-bob-breaks-its-record-in-pittsburgh/


Day 3 of Nielsen Audios PPM releases are now available for Charlotte,
Portland, San Antonio, Sacramento, Salt Lake City, Orlando, Las Vegas, Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Kansas City, Cleveland and Columbus.

All the numbers can be found at RadioInsight.com/Ratings.


Beasley Media AC K104.7 WKQC surges up nearly two share points 4.4 to 6.3
to take the Charlotte market lead. After becoming the first Classical
station to lead its market in PPM last month, 89.9 WDAV slips to second
down 6.4 to 6.1. Beasley Hip Hop Power 98 WPEG places third 5.8 to 5.6. iHeartMedia Country 96.9 The Kat WKKT rises 4.2 4.8 5.4, while sister
Variety Hits 102.9 The Lake WLKO slips 5.5 to 5.1.

Public News/Talk 90.7 WFAE trends up 3.1 4.2 4.6. In its final monthly as
Hip Hop 92.7 The Block, what is now WFNZ-FM slipped 2.2 to 2.1. The Sports format of 610 WFNZ that added the 92.7 simulcast on the last day of survey period was not listed in the public numbers.

Public News/Talk 91.5 KOPB-FM remains in the lead in Portland down 10.1 to
8.9. iHeartMedias combo of Classic Hits 106.7 The Eagle KLTH (8.4 to 8.3)
and AC K103 KKCW (9.3 to 7.8) follow. Alpha Medias News/Talk 101.1 KXL
rises 7.6 to 7.7, while their Country 98.7 The Bull KUPL surges up to fifth
2.9 4.0 4.7.

Audacy Country 99.5 The Wolf KWJJ trends up 2.3 3.4 3.9, while Classical
89.9 KQAC trends down 5.5 4.5 3.5.

Cox Classic Hits 101.1 KONO-FM (6.2 6.8 7.1) and iHeartMedia AC Q101.9
KQXT (7.0 to 7.1) tie atop San Antonio. iHeartMedia Country KJ 97 KAJA
jumps up 4.4 4.7 6.1. Cox Classic Rock 106.7 The Eagle KTKX slips from
first to fourth 7.3 to 5.9. iHeartMedia CHR Now 96.1 KXXM rises 3.3 5.4
5.7.

Also on the upswing in San Antonio are iHeartMedia News/Talk 1200 WOAI
(3.7 4.4 5.1) and Alpha Media Variety Hits 102.7 Jack-FM KJXK (3.6 3.7
4.5).

Audacy Classic Rock Eagle 96.9 KSEG Sacramento trends up 8.1 9.3 10.2. Bonneville AC Mix 96 KYMX holds in second 7.5 to 7.6. iHeartMedia News/Talk 1530 KFBK/93.1 KFBK-FM slides 7.1 to 6.5 to tie for third with Bonnevilles surging Country 105.1 KNCI (3.3 5.4 6.5). iHeartMedia Soft AC 92.5 The
Breeze KBEB places fifth 5.8 to 5.7.

Trending up in Sacramento are Audacy Alternative Alt 94.7 KKDO (2.8 3.1
3.5) and Entravision Spanish Rhythmic Fuego 101.9 KHHM (0.9 1.2 1.5).
Sliding down is Audacys 98 Rock KRXQ (5.7 5.1 4.3).

iHeartMedia Conservative Talk 570 KNRS/105.9 KNRS-FM rises 7.6 to 8.4 to
claim the Salt Lake City lead. iHeartMedia Classic Hits 94.1 KODJ slips 7.8
to 7.0. KSOP Inc. Country Z104.3 KSOP-FM falls 7.4 to 6.3. Bonneville
News/Talk 1160 KSL/102.7 KSL-FM drops 6.5 to 6.0, while sister AC FM 100
KSFI is down 6.0 to 5.0 for what Ratings Expert Chris Huff notes is its
lowest since November 2012. KSFI ties with Classical 89.1 KBYU-FM which
surges up 2.3 3.4 5.0 to set a station record high.

Trending up in Salt Lake City are iHeartMedia CHR 97.1 KZHT (2.6 3.6 4.6)
and Rock 106.7 KAAZ (2.5 3.6 3.9), Cumulus Country K-Bull 93 KUBL (2.1
2.7 3.7) and AC B98.7 KBEE (1.8 2.5 2.9), and Broadway Media Oldies
105.5 Kool-FM K288GY/KUDD-HD2 (0.6 1.5 1.7). Trending downward was
Bonneville Classic Rock 103.5 The Arrow KRSP (5.9 5.7 4.5).

iHeartMedia CHR XL 106.7 WXXL leads Orlando 8.3 to 7.9. Cox Classic Rock
98.9 WMMO rises to second 5.6 6.8 7.8. Cox Adult R&B Star 94.5 WCFB slips
7.6 to 7.0. A three-way tie for fourth sees iHeartMedias Spanish Tropical
Rumba 100.3 WRUM and Hot Talk Real Radio 104.1 WTKS-FM both rise 6.2 to
6.3, while Audacy Classic Hits 105.9 Sunny-FM WOCL dips 6.4 to 6.3.

Cox Country K92.3 WWKA trends up 3.9 4.3 4.6, iHeartMedia Hip Hop 104.5
The Beat W283AN/WTKS-HD2 rises 1.6 2.5 3.0, while Audacy Alternative FM
101.9 WQMP is up 2.2 2.4 2.8. Cox Spanish Hot AC Exitos 96.5 WOEX slips
6.1 5.8 5.1.

iHeartMedia AC Sunny 106.5 KSNE leads Las Vegas up 6.9 to 7.4. Beasley
Classic Hits 96.3 KKLZ slips to second 7.0 6.8. Lotus Classic Rock 97.1
The Point KXPT trends up 4.4 5.5 5.7. Beasley Adult RB Jammin 105.7 KOAS jumps 3.7 to 5.2. SOS Radio Christian AC 90.5 KSOS-FM is fifth 5.2 to 5.0.

iHeartMedia Classic Hits 94.5 3WS WWSW increases its Pittsburgh leading
share 10.1 to 10.8. Steel City Media Variety Hits 96.9 Bob-FM WRRK rises
9.0 to 9.8 for what Huff notes is the largest share in station history. iHeartMedia Rock 102.5 WDVE rises 8.7 to 9.1. Audacy Sports 93.7 The Fan KDKA-FM is off 9.1 to 7.5. iHeartMedia Alternative 105.9 The X WXDX slips
5.6 to 5.4.

Two stations continue to account for nearly 1/4 of all listening in
Cincinnati. Cumulus Classic Hits 103.5 WGRR dips 13.4 to 12.6, while iHeartMedia News/Talk 700 WLW celebrates its 100th birthday today with an
11.5 to 12.3 gain. Hubbard CHR Q102 WKRQ dips 7.3 to 6.8. iHeartMedia Conservative Talk 550 WKRC drops 7.0 to 5.3. Public News/Talk 91.7 WVXU
rises 4.8 to 5.1 for what Huff notes is its highest share ever.

iHeartMedia Rock 102.7 WEBN trends up 3.1 4.0 4.6.

Audacy News/Talk 98.1 KMBZ-FM takes the Kansas City market lead with a 7.2
to 7.8 gain. Huff notes its the largest share for the KMBZ brand since 1987
on then 980 KMBZ. Cumulus Classic Rock 101 The Fox KCFX holds at a 7.6
share, while sister Classic Hits 94.9 KCMO-FM dips 7.3 to 6.9. Public
News/Talk 89.3 KCUR rises 6.0 to 6.5. Audacys 98.9 The Rock KQRC is up 6.3
to 6.4.

Radio One Adult R&B 93.1 WZAK remains on top of Cleveland 11.3 to 11.1.
Audacys duo of Classic Rock 98.5 WNCX (9.1 to 8.6) and AC Star 102.1 WDOK
(8.3 to 8.0) follow. iHeartMedias duo of Classic Hits Majic 105.7 WMJI (7.6
to 7.4) and Variety Hits 106.5 The Lake WHLK (5.7 6.0 6.4) take fourth
and fifth.

iHeartMedias trio of News/Talk 1100/106.9 WTAM (4.4 4.7 5.5), Country
99.5 WGAR (4.3 to 5.1), and Rock 100.7 WMMS (4.2 4.7 5.0) all trend
upwards as does Ideastream Classical 104.9 WCLV-FM (1.6. 2.6 2.7) ahead
of its forthcoming frequency upgrade.

iHeartMedia News/Talk 610 WTVN rises 8.5 to 9.3 to become the new leader in Columbus. TEGNA Sports 97.1 The Fan WBNS-FM falls 9.5 to 8.8. Public
News/Talk 89.8 WOSU-FM is up 7.7 to 8.3. iHeartMedia CHR 97.9 WNCI slips
8.8 to 7.6, and Country 92.3 WCOL is down 7.8 to 6.7.

Saga AC 94.7 WSNY rises 4.9 to 6.1, while Radio One Adult RB Magic 95.5
WXMG is down 3.6 3.1 2.3.

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Bay Area To Lose Country With KRTY Sale

Posted: 23 Mar 2022 01:58 PM PDT https://radioinsight.com/headlines/221810/bay-area-to-lose-country-with-krty-sale/


Educational Media Foundation is acquiring Country 95.3 KRTY Los Gatos/San
Jose CA from Empire Broadcasting.

The sale filing attempts to obscure the purchase price, which appears to be $3,138,000 with some prorations and adjustments to be made. The sale will
close on whichever comes later between June 1 or ten business days after
FCC approval. The seller will retain the KRTY intellectual property.

KRTY will join EMFs South Bay holdings that current includes K-Love on 97.7 KJLV Los Altos while Air 1 is heard on Venture Technologies Groups 87.7
KBKF-LD San Jose and KJLV-HD2.

In the February 2022 Nielsen Audio ratings released earlier this week, KRTY
set a station record with a 7.5 share in the San Jose market, while rising
to a 1.8 share in the adjoining San Francisco market. KRTY is currently the only Country outlet in the Bay Area.

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ESPN New York Extends Knicks & Rangers Rights

Posted: 23 Mar 2022 01:36 PM PDT https://radioinsight.com/headlines/221807/espn-new-york-extends-knicks-rangers-rights/


Good Karma Sports 98.7 ESPN WEPN-FM New York has extended its rights deal
to carry the NBAs New York Knicks and NHLs New York Rangers.

WEPN has served as the flagship for both franchises since 2004. MSG
Networks handles the production of the game broadcasts, which will continue
to include pre and post-game shows.

ESPN New York and MSG Networks announced a multi-year radio broadcasting agreement, ensuring that 98.7 ESPN continues to serve as official radio flagship of the New York Knicks and New York Rangers. Since 2004, ESPN New
York has provided fans with award-winning radio coverage of the Knicks and Rangers.

ESPN New York, which was recently acquired by Good Karma Brands, will
continue to broadcast live Knicks and Rangers games, including pregame and postgame coverage.

“We’re thrilled to continue our relationship with MSG Networks and bring fans Knicks and Rangers action across ESPN New York assets, including 98.7
ESPN New York and 1050 ESPN AM,” said ESPN New York market manager, Vinny DiMarco. “As a lifelong New Yorker, I’m excited to extend our partnership with a best-in-class brand and network, and to share our passion for the
games with New York fans for years to come.”

“MSG Networks is proud to extend our long-standing relationship with ESPN
New York and begin a new chapter under Good Karma Brands,” said Adam
Levine, executive vice president, business affairs distribution, MSG
Networks. “We are excited to continue to deliver top quality, unrivaled
radio coverage to loyal Knicks and Rangers fans for years to come.”

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Edison Research Releases 2022 Infinite Dial Data

Posted: 23 Mar 2022 01:01 PM PDT https://radioinsight.com/headlines/221777/edison-research-releases-2022-infinite-dial-research/


Somerville, N.J. March 23, 2022 – Online audio consumption in the U.S.
showed significant gains year-over-year, according to The Infinite Dial®
2022 from Edison Research, sponsored by Wondery and ART19.





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The study also finds the number of monthly podcast listeners declined
slightly year-over-year as the U.S. population returns to pre-pandemic routines.

The Infinite Dial is America’s longest-running survey of digital media consumer behavior in America, tracked annually since 1998, and unveils the latest research in digital audio, social media, mobile, smart speakers, and podcast consumption. Edison Research SVP Tom Webster and Wondery CEO Jen Sargent presented the findings onstage at Podcast Movement: Evolutions in
Los Angeles earlier today.

Seventy-three percent of the U.S. 12+ population (an estimated 209 million people) have listened to online audio in the last month, up from 68% in
2021. This jump was primarily driven by listeners age 35+, as the number of those age 35+ who listen to online audio monthly increased by 13% year over year. Weekly online audio listening also rose to 67% of the U.S. 12+ population, up from 62% in 2021. ­­­

Podcasting’s reach is wider than ever, but listening behaviors have shifted
a bit as Americans return to pre-pandemic routines.

· 62% of those age 12+ in the U.S. (an estimated 177 million people)
have ever listened to a podcast, up from 57% last year

· In-car podcast listening also showed growth: 32% of those age 18+
who have ridden in or driven a car in the last month now listen to podcasts in-car, compared to 30% last year

· 38% of those age 12+ in the U.S. are monthly podcast listeners in the current study, down from 41% in the Infinite Dial 2021, but still higher
than 2020 (37%)

· Monthly podcast listening saw growth year-over-year among those age 35-54, as 43% are now monthly podcast listeners, up from 39% in 2021.

“Clearly, Americans went back to work and back to school last year, which brought podcasting numbers back in line with pre-pandemic figures. However,
the trend line continues to go up, particularly with 35-54 year olds,”
noted Webster.

“The podcast industry has grown and changed immensely in the past two years as people’s daily lives changed,” said Jen Sargent, CEO of Wondery. “The Infinite Dial and the Edison Research team are a great resource in helping Wondery dive deep as we continue to innovate on behalf of our listeners, advertisers, and creators.”

Other highlights from the study:

· TikTok usage has soared, with 36% percent of those in the U.S. age
12+ currently using the social media service. This is a 57% increase over
last year, placing it third for overall social media reach behind Instagram (46%) and Facebook (63%). Among those age 12-34, 61% use TikTok, second
only to Instagram (72%). Among those age 35-54, TikTok now surpasses
Pinterest, Twitter, Snapchat, and LinkedIn with 34% of those in the U.S.
age 35-54 using TikTok

· Thirty-five percent of those in the U.S. 12+, an estimated 100
million people, now own a smart speaker. Amazon remains the dominant brand
as 23% of Americans own an Amazon

Alexa, 11% own a Google Nest, and 2% own an Apple HomePod (consumers may
own multiple brands)

· Audio-based social media platforms are beginning to become more well-known, with 12% of those in the U.S. age 12+ aware of Twitter Spaces,
10% aware of Clubhouse, and 9% aware of Greenroom

· Audiobook listening stayed flat as 45% of those age 12+ in the U.S. have ever listened to an audiobook

· 39% of Americans 12+ have no radios in their household, and 57% of those age 12-34 have no radios in their household, a sharp contrast with 14 years ago when 4% of the U.S 12+ population had no radios

· 73% of those in the U.S. age 18+ who have ridden in or driven a car
in the last month use AM/FM radio as an audio source in-car, far outpacing
the next-closest audio source, owned digital music (used by 53%)

How the study was conducted

In January 2022, telephone interviews were conducted with 1,502 respondents
age 12 and older who were selected via Random Digit Dial (RDD) sampling
through both landline phones and mobile phones. The survey was offered in
both Spanish and English. Data was weighted to national 12+ U.S. population estimates.

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Casey Daniels Joins WIBC As 9am-12pm Co-Host

Posted: 23 Mar 2022 09:16 AM PDT https://radioinsight.com/headlines/221763/casey-daniels-joins-wibc-as-9am-12pm-co-host/


Following her exit earlier this month as Program Director of Townsquare
Media Classic Hits 98.7 WFGR Grand Rapids MI, Casey Daniels is joining
Emmis News/Talk 93.1 WIBC Indianapolis as 9am-12pm co-host alongside Rob Kendall for the Kendall and Casey Show.

Daniels previously worked on-air in Indianapolis at CHR 99.5 WZPL. Prior to joining WFGR in December 2020, previously has served as Operations Manager
for Adams Radio Group Tallahassee FL, and served as a PD and television producer and host in South Bend IN.

Daniels fills the slot that had been held by Miriam Mock Weaver until
January. Weaver had been with WIBC since 2013 but refused to accept Emmis COVID-19 vaccination requirement.

Casey Daniels, most recently program director of Grand Rapids’ classic hits WFGR, has been named late morning show co-host of Indianapolis’ WIBC 93.1
FM.

Daniels, who joins Rob Kendall on the Kendall and Casey Show, is returning
to Indianapolis. Prior to her current position in Grand Rapids, she spent
six years hosting and producing a daytime talk show for WSBT-TV in South
Bend. She has been a talent, PD and even a station manager, and worked
weekends at Indianapolis’ WZPL.

“I’m so thrilled to be back home again in Indiana at legendary 93 WIBC,” Daniels said. “I want to thank Taja Graham, David Wood, Matt Hibbeln and
Rob Kendall. I’m grateful for this amazing opportunity and what’s next. I’ll see you on the circle!”

David Wood, vice president of programming for Emmis-Indianapolis,
commented, “Casey is a storyteller with great curiosity and creativity. Pairing her with Rob Kendall and his deep knowledge of how local and state government works (or doesn’t work) will create a very entertaining and informative show.”

The Kendall and Casey Show will begin on April 4 and will air weekdays from 9a-12p.

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The Verge: How SiriusXM Bought And Bungled A Beloved Podcast Network

Posted: 23 Mar 2022 08:20 AM PDT https://www.theverge.com/22989201/siriusxm-podcasts-earwolf-stitcher-acquisition-hosts-employees-leaving



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WTEM Cuts Ties With Washington Commanders

Posted: 23 Mar 2022 07:01 AM PDT https://radioinsight.com/headlines/221753/wtem-cuts-ties-with-washington-commanders/


After serving as the flagship of the NFLs Washington Commanders since 2008
(and previously being co-owned with the franchise), Audacy Sports The Team
980 WTEM Washington DC announced this morning it is severing its ties with
the organization.

Morning host Kevin Sheehan told listeners, The organization and the company disagreed on the value of the broadcasts and it is also very important for
us as a sports talk station, even as a long-time flagship station for the
team, it was important for us to continue to be able to provide honest, objective information and analysis about the Commanders on our talk shows.” The station intends to carry new gameday coverage that will include four
hours of pregame coverage, a new in-game talk show focusing on analysis, fan-reaction, and in-game wagering, and postgame coverage.

Since 2017 Commanders games have also aired on Cumulus Medias duo of ESPN
630 WSBN and Conservative Talk 105.9 WMAL-FM. The franchise has not yet announced where their games will be heard this upcoming season.

WTEM is one of three Sports stations in Audacys Washington DC holdings
along with 106.7 The Fan WJFK-FM Manassas VA and The Bet Washington 1580
WJFK Morningside MD.

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ESPN Upstate Relaunches As The Fan

Posted: 23 Mar 2022 06:25 AM PDT https://radioinsight.com/headlines/221750/espn-upstate-relaunches-as-the-fan/


Audacy Sports ESPN Upstate 1330 WYRD/97.7 W249DL/WFBC-HD3 Greenville and
950 WORD/97.1 W246CV Spartanburg has dropped its affiliation with ESPN
Radio and relaunched as The Fan Upstate.

The station will now air network programming from CBS Sports Radio and
Audacys BetQL Network. The DA Show with Damon Amendolara will be heard in mornings from 6-9am. The local Rob Brown Show moves to 9am-12pm from its previous 12-3pm slot. Jim Rome will now be heard from 12-3pm. The local Offsides with Marc Ryan remains in its 3-7pm timeslot. BetQLs Bet MGM
Tonight will air in evenings. The Fan will also continue to carry Furman University football and basketball and Byrnes High School football.

Audacy today announced the launch of The Fan Upstate (WORD-AM/WYRD-AM) in Greenville-Spartanburg, effective immediately. The Fan will continue
delivering live, local content including the award-winning “The Rob Brown Show” and award-winning “Offsides with Marc Ryan” and will now be home to CBS Sports Radio and BetQL programming. The Fan Upstate will also continue
to serve as the play-by-play home for Furman University Paladins football
and basketball as well as Byrnes High School football. The station,
previously ESPN Upstate, is multicast on WORD-AM/WYRD-AM, WFBC-HD2, 97.7 FM
and 97.1 FM.

“After years of constantly changing, syndicated ESPN content, we have made the exciting move to bring new and relevant sports talk content to our listeners in the Upstate,” said Steve Sinicropi, Senior Vice President and Market Manager, Audacy Greenville-Spartanburg. “The Fan Upstate will aim to provide the best original sports talk and sports betting content that our
fans crave.”

The Fan Upstate weekday lineup is as follows.

6:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. ET: “The DA Show” with Damon Amendolara

9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. ET: “The Rob Brown Show”

12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. ET: “The Jim Rome Show”

3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. ET: “Offsides with Marc Ryan”

7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. ET: “BetMGM Tonight”

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Rodanthe Gets A Little More Sunny

Posted: 23 Mar 2022 05:00 AM PDT https://radioinsight.com/headlines/221730/rodanthe-gets-a-little-more-sunny/


Craven County SBA has signed on Hot AC Sunny 88.1 WIID Rodanthe NC.

Positioned as Rodanthes Best Variety, the 100w/27m non-commercial station serves part of North Carolinas Outer Banks. Co-owner Kyle J. Slater
Kratoville serves as Operations Manager and midday host. Kratoville
previously worked at CHR Beach 101.7 WBEA Southold NY, and CHR Bob 93.3
WERO and Hot AC V103.3 WMGV in the New Bern/Kinston/Jacksonville NC market. Fellow co-owner Jeff Schefke serves as afternoon host. Lexi will host
nights.

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Skip Kelly & Jennifer Wylde Join Oldies 95.9/106.9 West Palm Beach

Posted: 23 Mar 2022 04:00 AM PDT https://radioinsight.com/headlines/221726/skip-kelly-jennifer-wylde-join-oldies-95-9-106-9-west-palm-beach/


VCMG Lives Oldies 95.9/106.9 W240CI North Palm Beach/W295BJ
Jupiter/WIRK-HD3 has announced the addition of two new talents to the
station.

Longtime West Palm Beach talent Skip Kelly joined the station on February
22 as morning host. Kelly most recently spent 22 years at iHeartMedia where
he was last in afternoons at AC Kool 105.5 WOLL and nights at Country Wave
92.7 WAVW from 1998 until January 2020. Kelly previously worked at 94.3
WOLL, 97.9 WRMF, 95.5 WXFG, and 92.1 WRLX prior to joining WOLL.

Jennifer Wilde will join the station to host weekend shows. Wylde began her career at WMMS Cleveland and has later worked mostly in Florida with stints
at WZTA, WBGG, and WFEZ in Miami, WTLT Fort Myers, and WQMP Orlando. She
also was previously heard in the market on Classic Rock Gater 98.7 WKGR.

W240CI/W295BJs weekday lineup now includes Kelly in mornings, Scott Shannon tracking middays, and John Tesh in afternoons. Kelly takes the morning slot that had been held by Tim Byrd until Byrds death in January.

Vic Canales, president and owner of VCMG Live, Inc., one of the leading independent and locally owned radio broadcasters in Florida, and Oldies
95.9FM 106.9FM recently held their 5th Birthday Celebration with a free concert starring pop icon, Tony Orlando. They also announced a new morning
show and weekend personality.

This weekend Oldies celebrated five years of bringing music hits to West
Palm Beach, Florida, hosted by radio royalty and midday personality Scott Shannon. Thousands of Oldies fans from across South Florida and the
Treasure Coast celebrated their favorite radio station, culminating in this free event which took place at the Abacoa Amphitheater in Jupiter, Florida, sponsored by Slomin’s 1-800 ALARM-ME, Robes Law Group, Sunrise Volkswagen, Sunrise Ford, TooJay’s, Humana, and many others. 

At the celebration, VCMG Live proudly welcomed radio veteran Skip Kelly, a South Florida favorite, with his new show Wake Up with Skip Kelly, and on weekends, Jennifer Wylde, who is no stranger to the local airwaves.

The new Wake Up with Skip Kelly live morning show can be heard weekdays
from 6 am-10 am in the Palm Beaches and Treasure Coast and streaming
anywhere through TrueOldiesFLA.com. Since college, Skip has been a radio personality and a staple on the West Palm Beach airwaves starting in 1986.
He got his first chance at being on-air on Oldies 94.3 (WOLL) in 1988. He continued to work in Palm Beach County on stations like WRMF, the FROG
95.5, Classy 92.1 (WAVE Country) on the Treasure Coast, and his former
station WOLL, which later became KOOL 105.5, where he was most recently
heard daily for 22 years during midday.

“Oldies 95.9/106.9FM is a product of a complete team effort, and this
station represents how radio used to be; unscripted and FUN. We want to
speak to our local listeners and businesses with familiar and distinctive voices while playing the hits.” says Raymond ‘Chief’ Hernandez, SVP of Programming for VCMG Live. “This area has a rich musical heritage, and
Oldies is here to fill that void.”

Oldies also welcomed Jennifer Wylde to their team as their new weekend personality. A Cleveland native, she has rocked Miami airwaves at 94.9 WZTA (Zeta) and 105.9 WBGG (Big 106) and in West Palm Beach at 98.7 WKGR (the Gator). Jen is back and better than ever.

VCMG Live CEO and President Vic Canales says, “VCMG Live is all about
giving advertisers and listeners the best experience possible. The True
Oldies Channel 95.9/106.9FM will always be special because we engage with
our community and play the hippest music from the 60s and 70s.”

The Palm Beach’s Good Time Oldies station programming includes middays with Scott Shannon Monday through Friday 10 am-3 pm, afternoons with John Tesh Monday through Friday 3 pm-6 pm, Titans of the Palm Beaches with Jay Oliver, Inside Out with Anita Mitchell, and several local programs.

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