Posted by chicagomedia.org on September 05, 2008 at 14:47:25:
In Reply to: Seacrest In, Hammond Out: WKSC posted by chicagomedia.org on September 05, 2008 at 14:19:30:
Ryan Seacrest joins Kiss FM lineup
"American Idol" host and Hollywood hot shot Ryan Seacrest is coming to Chicago radio.
Starting Monday, Seacrest's nationally syndicated music and entertainment news show will air from 1 to 4 p.m. weekdays on Clear Channel Radio rhythmic Top 40 WKSC-FM (103.5).
"Ryan Seacrest is the ultimate resource for pop-culture and entertainment," said Rick Vaughn, program director of Kiss FM. "His unique brand is a powerful addition to an all-star lineup at 103.5 Kiss FM."
In the latest example of Clear Channel dropping local programming in favor of a generic, syndicated product in the country's No. 3 media market, the move bumps Billy Hammond from the station's lineup.
Seacrest's show is syndicated by Premiere Radio Networks, which is owned by Clear Channel Communications.
(FEDER/Sun-Times)