Thursday, December 17, 2015

DC/Baltimore Radio: Radio One Plans Big Changes

Russ Parr Morning Show moving to WMMJ Majic 102.3 FM
Starting On Tuesday, January 19, 2016, Radio One has planed a number of programming changes involving its stations and on-air talent.  The change take effect January 19, 2016.

Tom Joyner moving to WOL-AM
According to Urban Radio Magazine, the changes inlude:
  • The Tom Joyner Morning Show moves from WMMJ Majic 102.3 FM to WOL 1450 AM. The show will also air on WPRS 104.1 HD2, WKYS 93.9 HD2 and WMMJ 102.3 HD2.
  • WOL’s Carl Nelson will move to PM Drive.
  • The FAM with Lil Mo and DJ QuickSilva moves PM Drive on Baltimore’s WERQ 92.3 FM to AM Drive on DC’s WKYS 93.9 FM.
  • The Russ Parr Morning Show will move from WKYS to WMMJ Majic 102.3 FM.
“To get what you’ve never had, you have to do what you’ve never done,” said Jeff Wilson, Senior Regional Vice President and General Manager of Radio One DC. “We are excited for the unique opportunity to expand our audience and promote fresh new talent on WKYS with The FAM with Lil Mo and DJ QuickSilva while serving our loyal listeners and keeping the momentum we have with Russ Parr, Tom Joyner and Carl Nelson in the market.”

Earlier this month, Joyner dismissed a newspaper story which stated he was being forced into retirment. He termed the report an "inaccurate". (Click Here for Posting)

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