There?s a new local FM station on the Orlando radio dial at 102.5 FM, and the format: ?SMOOTH JAZZ?. The new Smooth Jazz Network? affiliate radio station ?Smooth Jazz 102.5? signed on today in Orlando. The station is owned by Clear Channel Radio and simulcasts on 107.7 WMGF HD-2.
Clear Channel President / Market Manager Linda Byrd said:?We are thrilled to be in a position to bring Smooth Jazz from Broadcast Architecture back to Central Florida? Today it?s very easy to deliver a format to its listeners via HD, FM, online and mobile. And that?s exactly what we are doing.? Clear Channel Orlando PD Ken Payne shares: ?We?re delighted to be able to provide local Jazz music fans with such a well produced product that is clearly at the top of its game."
Broadcast Architecture Owner/President Allen Kepler commented: ?We are grateful for the opportunity to assist Clear Channel Orlando in bringing SMOOTH JAZZ music back for the over 200,000 listeners disenfranchised by the recent switch of WLOQ. This marks our third return of the format this year! Recent convert Smooth Jazz 104.7, The OASIS in Detroit is already reaching over 130,000 listeners and KBDB-AM 1400 in Reno debuted with a 1.0 share, which truly shows the format?s potential on an AM signal.?
Broadcast Architecture launched the Smooth Jazz Network in January of 2007. Already this year, BA has helped to bring the Smooth Jazz format back to Reno, Nevada and Detroit, Michigan. In 2010, BA launched a new radio format they call Smooth AC?. The new format is taking hold in several PPM markets across the US. BA?s Smooth AC Radio Networks?, including the Smooth Jazz Network programming is heard in 40 markets throughout the U.S. and worldwide. United Stations Radio Networks distributes BA?s SMOOTH JAZZ NETWORK? and SMOOTH AC Radio Network?. Contact Affiliate Sales Manager Tom Sleeker for format availability and additional information at 805-719-2805. BA President Allen Kepler can be reached for further comment at 805-719-2806.
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