6-4-14
Cumulus is filling in the afternoon shift at its latest NASH affiliate, KRST-FM in Albuquerque. Steph Duran will be live and local from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday. Duran was born and raised in Albuquerque and started her radio career in that city. She returns home from St. Louis where she hosted the 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. slot on CBS' KEZK-FM (Fresh 102.5). She'll start her NASH-FM shift on June 18.
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7-25-13
This closes the loop at WILD 95.5 where Kevin Rolston, Virginia Sinicki, and Jason Pennington are leaving mornings to join Cox in Miami. The Elvis Duran Morning Show adds Clear Channel's WLDI-FM in West Palm Beach to its 70 plus affiliates. He also picks up WOW 92.7 in Key West.
5-3-13
Cumulus Media's KOB-FM/Albuquerque announces the promotion of Carlos Duran to PD of the CHR. Duran will continue to host KOB-FM's 'Morning Mayhem' in addition to his new responsibilities. VP/GM Jim Christoferson said, "Carlos has been the "heart and soul" of KOB-FM. Not only is he a top tier talent, now as PD, he will better be able to channel his vision and energy into making the station even more attractive to listeners and advertisers."
8-10-12
WHTZ (Z100)/New York morning personality Elvis Duran will have a new co-host as of Monday: Bethany Watson joins the show, which is also syndicated nationally by Premiere. Watson comes over from Clear Channel sister KDWB/Minneapolis, where she's been co-hosting mornings with Dave Ryan.
"After an exhausting worldwide search, we found her!" Duran said. "Bethany brings lots of baggage, but the kind of baggage that makes for a fun, playful and thoughtful co-host. We can't wait to introduce her to our listeners Monday morning."
Z100 PD Sharon Dastur added, "Bethany has great chemistry with Elvis and the entire Morning Show, which will definitely entertain and engage listeners every morning. After meeting her for the first time, we could tell within the first five minutes that she'd be a perfect fit for the show. We are thrilled to have Bethany join the team."
(8/11/2012 6:58:30 PM)
If so, I'de "do her" in a heartbeat!
LMFAO!!!
7-31-2012
At one point early on his career, Elvis Duran was doing afternoons, by himself, at Z100 in New York. Working at the legendary New York station is certainly not like bagging milk and eggs at the corner grocery, but it's also not as big as hosting mornings on a national platform. Duran's life at Z began in 1996 after stops in Philly, Austin, Atlanta and Houston. Clear Channel knew they had a superstar ready for the next level and debuted the "Elvis Duran in The Morning" program in 2009. Already on in close to 40 markets, the announcement yesterday that Duran and Clear Channel have signed another 5-year deal should help that number grew quickly. Duran tells Radio Ink both sides wanted the arrangement to be even longer. He's very happy working for Clear Channel, excited to be part of iHeartRadio and will also act as a Clear Channel company spokesman. Duran has 30 years in the business and we spoke to him yesterday about what it's like to be one of the biggest talents, with the biggest company, in the industry today.
Listen to our interview with Elvis Duran HERE
?We are thrilled to extend and expand our partnership with Elvis. He is a true creative genius with an unparalleled ability to connect with and entertain listeners across the country,? said John Hogan, Chairman and CEO of Channel Media and Entertainment. ?His intelligence, warmth, enthusiasm and wit really resonate with listeners and work incredibly well with our marketing partners. He is a remarkable talent and an incredible partner for Clear Channel. ?
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2-21-2012
Clear Channel says the two syndicated stars are part of a new station 101.3 KISS FM in the Quad Cities. The Elvis Duran and the Morning Show and On Air with Ryan Seacrest will join local on-air host, Todd Alan. Clear Channel Market Manager Jeff Ashcraft said, ?We strive to bring the best programming to our local listeners and we are thrilled to bring the new 101.3 KISS FM to the Quad Cities. With on-air talent like Ryan Seacrest and locally Todd Alan, we think the area is ready for this kind of KISS.?
Elvis Duran and the Morning Show broadcasts from New York's Z100. It will air Monday through Saturday on the station. On Air with Ryan Seacrest broadcasts from Hollywood. The show will broadcast on 101.3 KISS FM weekdays during mid-days.
Todd Alan, the Quad Cities? own local on-air talent, will host the afternoon drive time Monday through Saturday. Alan is a Quad Cities radio veteran and has been hosting the afternoon drive on sister station, Mix 96, for more than three years. He is a graduate of Eastern Illinois University with a degree in radio, television and film.
Here is the new station lineup:
101.3 KISS FM?s programming line-up will feature:
On Air with Ryan Seacrest from mid-days Monday through Friday
Todd Alan afternoon drive Monday through Saturday
Billy the Kid evenings Monday through Friday
Jo Jo Wright and Sisanie overnights
American Top 40 with Ryan Seacrest weekends
Coming Soon: Elvis Duran and the Morning Show mornings Monday through Friday and Saturdays
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