For KFI, I just want to have smart, interesting people, and I am not trying to be in that genre. To me, that genre is news...
In the latest Nielsen ratings, the station finished third overall in the lucrative Los Angeles market. It garnered a 4.8 share.
Deskins began his career in 1987 as an account executive for news/talk 700 WLW in Cincinnati when it was owned by Jacor Communications.
The Unique Monthly Audience for the Top 20 publishers in the US increased by 13% from the previous month but decreased by 3% from July 2022.
Simone has more than 40 years of radio experience in the Big Apple, and shared his admiration for his company and co-workers in the announcement.
Gregory will speak with government officials, islanders, and others about the fires and what the plan to rebuild and recuperate from the tragedy will entail.
“WOR is iconic in radio history, and I’m honored to accept this position.”
The company has retired $80 million in debt and has repaid $430 million to lenders since second quarter 2022.
"Between YouTube and all the podcast options for the month just past, we exceeded 2 million downloads and plays in one month."
"Jan loved to entertain, inform, and educate. He loved his listeners, all of them. His greatest legacy is the folks he inspired."