source
Cliffs: Rory and Gregg will be moving to Island 98.5 (clear channel's island/hawaiian station); 'Tasha will be cohosting with Star 101.9's Maleko in the morning well as doing his regular gig; Pablo Sato is back in the Afternoons; and Big Koa will be back at nights.
I rarely listen to the wake up crew now, but I grew up with them. CC, good bye.
Clear Channel Radio Hawaii announces radio station shifts for some of its most popular on-air hosts. These changes will be effective tomorrow, April 29, 2009.
After 19 years on KIKI-FM (Hot 93-9), Rory Wild and partner Greg Hammer will now be heard in the morning slot of KDNN-FM (Island 98.5) along with remaining morning host, Crystal Akana. Lanai and Junior Kekuewa, Jr. will exit the show following this change.
Jamie Hyatt, operations manager/director of programming at Clear Channel Radio Hawaii said, 'For years, the people of Hawaii have loved the music on Island 98.5 and loved the Wake Up Crew with Rory and Greg. Now, they will finally be able to 'have their cake and eat it too' as Rory and Greg move to Island 98.5. Local folks will be able to hear their favorite morning show on their favorite music station. It's about giving people of Hawaii what they really want."
In addition, KUCD-FM (Star 101.9) afternoon personality Maleko will move to mornings on Hot 93.9 where he will be teamed with Hot 93-9's Natasha Jackson. Maleko will continue to do his daily show on Star 101.9 in addition to this additional role.
"We've known for some time that Maleko is a rising star in Hawaii radio and would one day host a morning show for us," Clear Channel Hawaii VP/General Manager Chuck Cotton said. "He's going to ignite Hot 93.9 with new energy. The pairing of Maleko and Natasha puts two very plugged in personalities together. We are expecting big things from this show."
Another change brings Pablo Sato back to KIKI-FM afternoon drive, while Big Koa moves to nights. Sato had a long run with KIKI in the afternoon slot until leaving to start a restaurant business.
"Pablo Sato is one of the most missed personalities in Hawaii radio," Hyatt says. "We are very excited about bringing him home to family and friends here in Hawaii."
Finally, KSSK-AM will now simulcast KSSK-FM in all dayparts around-the-clock. Dick Wainwright exits the station and KSSK-AM will drop the nationally syndicated personality John Tesh. KSSK-AM will break away from programming at the top of each hour to continue local newscasts.
"KSSK AM and FM have been the same brand for many years. While the move to simulcast programming is a cost-cutting move, it also gives us the opportunity to offer top-ranked personalities Kathy with a K and Curt Williams live and local all day on both stations," Hyatt concluded.
After 19 years on KIKI-FM (Hot 93-9), Rory Wild and partner Greg Hammer will now be heard in the morning slot of KDNN-FM (Island 98.5) along with remaining morning host, Crystal Akana. Lanai and Junior Kekuewa, Jr. will exit the show following this change.
Jamie Hyatt, operations manager/director of programming at Clear Channel Radio Hawaii said, 'For years, the people of Hawaii have loved the music on Island 98.5 and loved the Wake Up Crew with Rory and Greg. Now, they will finally be able to 'have their cake and eat it too' as Rory and Greg move to Island 98.5. Local folks will be able to hear their favorite morning show on their favorite music station. It's about giving people of Hawaii what they really want."
In addition, KUCD-FM (Star 101.9) afternoon personality Maleko will move to mornings on Hot 93.9 where he will be teamed with Hot 93-9's Natasha Jackson. Maleko will continue to do his daily show on Star 101.9 in addition to this additional role.
"We've known for some time that Maleko is a rising star in Hawaii radio and would one day host a morning show for us," Clear Channel Hawaii VP/General Manager Chuck Cotton said. "He's going to ignite Hot 93.9 with new energy. The pairing of Maleko and Natasha puts two very plugged in personalities together. We are expecting big things from this show."
Another change brings Pablo Sato back to KIKI-FM afternoon drive, while Big Koa moves to nights. Sato had a long run with KIKI in the afternoon slot until leaving to start a restaurant business.
"Pablo Sato is one of the most missed personalities in Hawaii radio," Hyatt says. "We are very excited about bringing him home to family and friends here in Hawaii."
Finally, KSSK-AM will now simulcast KSSK-FM in all dayparts around-the-clock. Dick Wainwright exits the station and KSSK-AM will drop the nationally syndicated personality John Tesh. KSSK-AM will break away from programming at the top of each hour to continue local newscasts.
"KSSK AM and FM have been the same brand for many years. While the move to simulcast programming is a cost-cutting move, it also gives us the opportunity to offer top-ranked personalities Kathy with a K and Curt Williams live and local all day on both stations," Hyatt concluded.
I rarely listen to the wake up crew now, but I grew up with them. CC, good bye.
Comment