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Delilah Back in Chicago on Lite
-- The Most-Listened-to-Woman on U.S. Radio Returns to WLIT-FM October 27 --
CHICAGO, October 20, 2008 - 93.9 The Lite is proud to announce the return of Delilah on Monday, Oct. 27 from 7 p.m. to midnight. The nationally syndicated radio show that combines Delilah’s distinctive blend of story-telling, sympathetic listening, and encouragement will be fully customized for Chicago listeners, bringing them their favorite Lite music.
Delilah stated, "I have a long-standing love for the listeners in Chicago and have missed their calls. It will be great to reconnect again on a station I've called home for years, 93.9 FM."
"We are very excited about Delilah’s return to 93.9 WLIT," said Tony Coles, Clear Channel Radio Chicago Operations Manager and Program Director of WLIT-FM. "Our listeners have a history and familiarity with Delilah."
Delilah is syndicated by Premiere Radio Networks on more than 200 radio stations in the U.S. and Canada. Her soothing voice, open heart and love of music attracts an audience of more than eight million listeners weekly, making her the top ranked radio personality in most markets among women 25-54. Often referred to as the "Oprah of Radio," Delilah recently released her latest book, "Love Matters." Published by Harlequin Books, Delilah shares her perspective on love and stories from her listeners.
WLIT-FM 93.9 (The Lite) is a Mainstream Adult Contemporary radio station. It reaches 1,685,500 people, ages 6 and older, weekly. WLIT’s primary audience is Adults 18 and older, with a strong female core. Every year, from November through December, WLIT plays all Christmas music. (Source: Persons 6+ cumulative audience number taken from the Chicago Metro Arbitron July-August-September 2008 PPM Average report, Monday through Sunday 6 a.m. to 12m.)
(Premiere Radio Press Release)