Should WNCI go Boom?

[stevenNOLA]

Looks like the uniqueness of WNCI vs other iHM stations may be coming to and end as Cbus gets hit and WNCI torpedoed in the latest round of cuts:

Comprehensive List Of Those Affected By iHeartMedia’s Cuts This Week

iHeartMedia initiated a programming realignment today as it intends to scale its "new tech capabilities over the last several years".

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[xmusicmatt]

Yeah it appears Chris Davis is out at WNCI - the website still shows him as "on air" but Justin Luvv from Throwback 105.3 is on air in his slot.

I know "Dave and Jimmy" are quite popular and a ratings maker for WNCI but I am surprised they have not outsourced mornings to Elvis Duran or another show - Legacy morning show hosts are no doubt a significant cost.

 

[localandlive]

Aren't Dave and Jimmy "syndicated" across other iHeart stations? Probably the best way to have job security these days is to have your show air on multiple stations.

 

[TheBigA]

Aren't Dave and Jimmy "syndicated" across other iHeart stations?

Dave & Jimmy Depart Syndication

The Dave and Jimmy Show have exited syndication. Alpha Media Hot AC "Mix 94.1" WHBC-FM Canton OH, which has featured

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[Allfirdup]

Aren't Dave and Jimmy "syndicated" across other iHeart stations? Probably the best way to have job security these days is to have your show air on multiple stations.

Since September of 2023 the Dave and Jimmy Show is no longer syndicating their show and they are just a local program at WNCI.