RadioInsight

///////////////////////////////////////////
Go Country 105 Los Angeles Goes All-Christmas

Posted: 15 Nov 2016 08:54 AM PST
https://radioinsight.com/blog/headli...all-christmas/



For the first time in a few years Los Angeles has a pair of stations going
All-Christmas as Mount Wilson FM Broadcasters Country Go Country 105 KKGO
has joined iHeartMedia AC 103.5 KOST in the holiday format.

KKGO is promoting the holiday flip as featuring the usual mix of holiday
standards from artists such as Bing Crosby, LeRoy Anderson, Micahel Bublé
and Mariah Carey. The current Country format will remain available online
and the station is emphasizing that it will return on December 26.

Los Angeles last had a pair of Christmas stations when CBS 94.7 The Wave
KTWV took on KOST in 2011 and 2012. KOSTs heritage in the format (this is
its fifteenth year going All-Christmas) led to it being not much of a
battle as KOST generated a 10.2 share in the Holiday 2012 book to KTWVs 4.0.

KKGO held a 2.7 share in the October 2016 Nielsen Audio ratings.



///////////////////////////////////////////
Dustin Fletcher Joins Alt 104.9 St. Louis As PD

Posted: 14 Nov 2016 04:32 PM PST
https://radioinsight.com/blog/headli...t-louis-as-pd/



Recently launched Alternative Alt 104.9 KLLT Columbia IL/St. Louis has
named Dustin Fletcher as its first Program Director.

Fletcher joins KLLT from iHeartMedia sister Alternative XL 102 WRXL and
Classic Rock 96.1 The Planet W241AP Richmond VA where he served as PD and
midday host of WRXL. He has also worked at WDYL Richmond, WNFZ Knoxville,
and WFNX Boston during his career.

Fletchers hiring will reunite him with iHeartMedia St. Louis VP/Programming
A.J. who previously filled the same position in Richmond.

iHeartMedia announced today that Dustin Fletcher has been named Program
Director of ALT 104.9, St. Louis’ Alternative Rock, effective December 6,
2016.

Fletcher will work closely with on-air personalities, including The Woody
Show, as well as sales to oversee on-air, digital and music programming for
ALT 104.9 and its local events. He will report to A.J., Senior Vice
President of Programming for iHeartMedia St. Louis.

“I’m thrilled to join the iHeartMedia St. Louis team,� said Fletcher. “The
launch of ALT 104.9 along with the return of The Woody Show are ushering in
a new era for Alternative Rock fans in St. Louis and I’m honored to be a
part of it.�

Fletcher recently served as Program Director and Midday Host for for
iHeartMedia Richmond’s XL102 and 96.1 The Planet. Fletcher has previously
worked at stations including: WFNX-FM in Boston, MA; WFXH-FM in Savannah,
GA; WDYL-FM in Richmond, VA; and WFNZ in Knoxville, TN.

“It is a privilege to welcome Fletcher to St. Louis for oversight of The
New ALT 104.9,� said A.J. “He is one of the best Alternative music
specialists in the country. His strategy, creativity and distinctive
out-of-the-box thinking will lead to even more successful programming
efforts.�

ALT 104.9 launched on October 18 and plays hits from artists including Foo
Fighters, Green Day, Blink-182, twenty one pilots, Red Hot Chili Peppers
and others. The station also broadcasts The Woody Show from 6 to 10 a.m.

iHeartMedia is a leading media outlet in the St. Louis market. Its radio
brands and content are available across multiple platforms, including its
broadcast stations; online via its branded digital sites; mobile; and
social, with nationwide listening through iHeartRadio, the all-in-one
streaming music and live radio service.