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Imus in the Morning Returns to Atlanta Radio
NEW YORK (Mar. 7, 2008) - ABC Radio Networks announced today that the Imus in the Morning radio program will return to Atlanta airwaves on the new True Oldies 106.7 beginning Monday morning, March 10. The Citadel-owned station recently made the switch in formats to True Oldies and will now be adding the highest-profile morning show in the country for the all-important morning drive time slot. The show is hosted by legendary broadcaster Don Imus and launched on December 3, 2007 from flagship station WABC in New York. Imus in the Morning is syndicated nationally by the ABC Radio Networks and airs from 6 – 9 a.m. EST.
“We’re thrilled to add Imus to our lineup as we wake up the movers and shakers in Atlanta,” said Mark Richards, Operations Manager and Program Director of True Oldies 106.7. “This is a great fit for us and we know Imus will bring new listeners to the station who will stick around for the new mix of oldies we’ll be playing the rest of the day.”
Imus in the Morning is widely recognized for the hosts’ opinions and banter with a lineup of top-name guests, particularly from the political arena. In addition to Don Imus, the cast includes longtime newsman Charles McCord, producer Bernard McGuirk, engineer Lou Rufino and comedian Rob Bartlett. Karith Foster and Tony Powell are new comedic additions to the program. The show is heard in markets across the country including Los Angeles, Boston, Tampa, Providence and Washington, D.C.
“Don’s unique ability to draw top newsmakers to the show and get them to speak candidly on topics they wouldn’t elsewhere will be a perfect way for Atlanta radio listeners to start their day,” said Phil Boyce, Vice President of News/Talk Programming for Citadel Broadcasting. “The current presidential campaign is generating a level of interest and excitement that this country has never seen and Imus’ radio show will be the morning focal point for listeners and newsmakers alike.”
Imus has been honored by the Radio Broadcasters Hall of Fame and the National Association of Broadcasters and is the recipient of four Marconi Awards. He and his wife, Deirdre, run the Imus Ranch in New Mexico, which provides life experiences to children fighting cancer. Imus has also raised millions of dollars for the CJ Foundation for SIDS and Tomorrows Children’s Fund through his broadcast career.
Imus in the Morning Returns to Atlanta Radio
NEW YORK (Mar. 7, 2008) - ABC Radio Networks announced today that the Imus in the Morning radio program will return to Atlanta airwaves on the new True Oldies 106.7 beginning Monday morning, March 10. The Citadel-owned station recently made the switch in formats to True Oldies and will now be adding the highest-profile morning show in the country for the all-important morning drive time slot. The show is hosted by legendary broadcaster Don Imus and launched on December 3, 2007 from flagship station WABC in New York. Imus in the Morning is syndicated nationally by the ABC Radio Networks and airs from 6 – 9 a.m. EST.
“We’re thrilled to add Imus to our lineup as we wake up the movers and shakers in Atlanta,” said Mark Richards, Operations Manager and Program Director of True Oldies 106.7. “This is a great fit for us and we know Imus will bring new listeners to the station who will stick around for the new mix of oldies we’ll be playing the rest of the day.”
Imus in the Morning is widely recognized for the hosts’ opinions and banter with a lineup of top-name guests, particularly from the political arena. In addition to Don Imus, the cast includes longtime newsman Charles McCord, producer Bernard McGuirk, engineer Lou Rufino and comedian Rob Bartlett. Karith Foster and Tony Powell are new comedic additions to the program. The show is heard in markets across the country including Los Angeles, Boston, Tampa, Providence and Washington, D.C.
“Don’s unique ability to draw top newsmakers to the show and get them to speak candidly on topics they wouldn’t elsewhere will be a perfect way for Atlanta radio listeners to start their day,” said Phil Boyce, Vice President of News/Talk Programming for Citadel Broadcasting. “The current presidential campaign is generating a level of interest and excitement that this country has never seen and Imus’ radio show will be the morning focal point for listeners and newsmakers alike.”
Imus has been honored by the Radio Broadcasters Hall of Fame and the National Association of Broadcasters and is the recipient of four Marconi Awards. He and his wife, Deirdre, run the Imus Ranch in New Mexico, which provides life experiences to children fighting cancer. Imus has also raised millions of dollars for the CJ Foundation for SIDS and Tomorrows Children’s Fund through his broadcast career.
