DIAL GLOBAL HIRES AIR TALENT!
Leading strengthens its 24/7 formats with the addition of two high-profile personalities.
today announced the hiring of veteran air personalities; Lu Valentino and Jenna McKay.
Ms. Valentino will take over the 7pm-12 midnight show on Dial Global’s , carried by 80 affiliate stations. � � She’s a veteran of heritage rocker KUPD, Phoenix and a proven entertainer on several formats. � Lu has left her mark in Tampa, � Ft. Lauderdale, Buffalo, Orlando and most recently, Mobile.
Lu Valentino commented: “This really is the dream job that I’ve been working toward my whole life. � What a great holiday present! � I can’t wait to entertain this big audience and have every ex-boyfriend in the country track me down”.
Jenna � (aka Verna) McKay will host the 7pm-12 midnight show Dial Global’s Hot AC format, carried by 110 affiliate stations. Ms. McKay says “This is better than the iPad I was hoping to get for Christmas. I’m thrilled �to be with �Dial Global, a growing �company that cares about the product and the people. � I look forward to mixing great music, good conversation �and keeping my family off my back asking for � concert tickets.”
EVP Programming Beau Phillips adds “Jukeboxes are fine for diners. � But win with compelling content and strong air personalities. � At Dial Global, we are committed to attracting the best air talent, and we’re thrilled to have Lu & Jenna on our team.”
Both will start on January 3, 2010
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