Looking back to the start of 2014, we recall when Urban Radio’s top show, The Tom Joyner Morning Show, made its debut on Cumulus Media’s Old School 106.7, KMEZ. A radio program that has since stirred the airwaves, ‘The Party with a Purpose,’ as it’s known, has provided listeners with a blend of entertainment, information, and empowerment. By featuring a roster of contributors and leaders from various fields, the show has managed to reach more than a million listeners weekly. As we step into the uncharted waters of 2023, let’s take a moment to appreciate the strides and milestones this iconic radio show has reached over the past few years.
The Tom Joyner Morning Show: A Retrospective
The Tom Joyner Morning Show, with co-hosts Sybil Wilkes and J. Anthony Brown, has featured contributors such as Reverend Al Sharpton, Roland Martin, Don Lemon, Jacque Reid, and Mellody Hobson. Distributed by REACH Media, Inc., the show broadcasts on over 100 radio stations.
Tom Joyner’s Affection for New Orleans
Tom Joyner expressed his excitement about being part of the daily routine for Old School 106.7 listeners, stating, “When I think of the Big Easy all I think about are all the good times, good food, and good hugs I get every time I’m there. I love New Orleans, I love our Crescent City audience and I’m excited to join a station that cares about the community as much as I do.”
Cumulus: The Leading Radio Company in the US
Cumulus, the largest pure-play radio company in the US, and one of the Nation’s top providers of local marketing solutions, serves over 105 demographically distinctive audiences with over 65 million listeners each week. It combines great people and technological excellence to serve every community in which it resides.
What Lies Ahead: The Future of Old School 106.7
Old School 106.7’s weekday lineup has indeed evolved over the years, featuring Tom Joyner from 5am-9am, Papa Smurf in the middays, comedian D.L. Hughley’s radio show in the afternoon, and Frank Nitti in the evenings.
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