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Greg & Mere Announce Upcoming Departure From 94.9 Mix-FM

Posted: 12 May 2022 02:55 PM PDT https://radioinsight.com/headlines/225633/greg-mere-announce-upcoming-departure-from-94-9-mix-fm/



On the same day longtime Tucson morning host Tim Tyler announced he will
retire from Cumulus Media Classic Hits K-Hit 107.5 KHYT on Friday, May 27, Lotus Communications AC 94.9 Mix-FM KMXZ morning hosts Greg Curtis and
Meredith Dunkel announced they will be departing their station on the same
day.

Curtis has been part of the morning show since 2007, mostly alongside Bobby Rich and Mrs. Grant. Dunkel joined the station in May 2017 to replace Rich
as afternoon host and then joined Curtis as Greg Mere in mornings
following the departure of Grant in July 2019.

In making the announcement, the duo noted that it was their decision to end
the show, but they have no intent to leave Tucson. They stated that missing
out on family obligations due to the morning show schedule played a major
part in their decision. Curtis noted that Lotus wanted the duo to stay and
are graciously letting the show continue for a few weeks following the announcement.

Prior to joining KMXZ, Curtis spent time at Hot AC 104.1 The Point KZPT in mornings and then afternoons from 2001 to 2005. He also worked at Oldies
103.3 WODS and Hot AC Mix 98.5 WBMX Boston.

Dunkel also had previous experience in the market co-hosting mornings at
KZPT and afternoons at then sister Rhythmic Oldies Mega 106.3 KGMG in 2004
and 2005. She has also been part of morning shows at KSTP-FM Minneapolis,
KKFR Phoenix, KQBT Austin, and KMGA Albuquerque and has worked on-air at
WTMX Chicago, KTMY Minneapolis, and WLUM Milwaukee.




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Kevin Weatherly Returns To KROQ As SVP/Programming

Posted: 12 May 2022 12:10 PM PDT https://radioinsight.com/headlines/225625/kevin-weatherly-returns-to-kroq-as-svp-programming/



Audacy has announced the return of Kevin Weatherly to the company as SVP of Programming for Alternative 106.7 KROQ Pasadena/Los Angeles effective June
6.

Weatherly will also serve as a format Vice President for Alternative
oversee alternative format strategy and collaborate with artist, label and management partners. At KROQ, he will oversee the stations content
strategy, talent, operations and branding.

Weatherly originally joined KROQ in 1992 and also programmed Variety Hits “93.1 Jack-FM” KCBS-FM and CHR “97.1 Amp Radio” KAMP during his tenure at
the station until resigning in March 2020 to become Head of North American Programming for Spotify. He also held corporate programming roles for CBS
Radio and was SVP/Programming for Los Angeles under both CBS and Entercom. Prior to joining KROQ in 1992, Weatherly served as Music Director of KZZP Phoenix, KMEL San Francisco, and KIIS-FM Los Angeles and APD and PD of “Q106” KKLQ San Diego.

Along with the return of Weatherly, KROQ has returned to its former logo pictured above.

Audacy has announced the return of Kevin Weatherly as Senior Vice President
of Programming for KROQ (KROQ-FM) in Los Angeles, effective June 6. In this role, Weatherly will oversee KROQ’s content strategy, talent, operations
and branding. Weatherly will also serve as Format Vice President for
Audacy’s portfolio of alternative stations across the country. As Format
Vice President, he will oversee alternative format strategy and collaborate with artist, label and management partners in creating successful music initiatives and concert events.

“We’re so excited to welcome Kevin back to KROQ to oversee the iconic brand he was instrumental in building,” said Jeff Federman, Regional President
and Market Manager, Audacy Southern California. “KROQ is a pillar in the SoCal community and not many people understand the bond between this
station and its fans like Kevin. We look forward to him returning and
evolving the brand even further.”

“KROQ is one of the most recognizable and iconic brands in all of radio,” said Weatherly. “I’ve had the privilege of spending the majority of my career programming KROQ and I’m energized and ready for the next chapter.
We have a lot of work ahead of us to return KROQ to its rightful position
in the hearts and minds of longtime listeners and partners, and I can’t
wait to get started.”

Weatherly rejoins the company after serving as the head of North American programming for Spotify. This marks Kevin’s second stint with KROQ, after serving as the station’s program director from 1992 to 2020. During that time, Weatherly helped evolve KROQ into one of the top alternative stations
and radio brands in the country. Additionally, he helped launch Los Angeles sister station 93.1 Jack FM (KCBS-FM) in 2005. He also grew KROQ’s annual “Weenie Roast” and “Almost Acoustic Christmas” concerts into major events.

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