David & Meredith expand to Mix 99.5 Greensboro today. The iHeartMedia morning show moves from Classic Hits/Oldies to AC format.
What We Know The duo—David Jones and Meredith Michaels—built momentum across iHeartMedia’s formats since fall 2025. Jones spent 38 years at WSRZ Sarasota, witnessing the station evolve through multiple format transitions. Meanwhile, Michaels joined in 2017 following her tenure in iHeart’s Tampa cluster. Now they’re replacing Hannah Tyler in the morning slot.
What they said The hosts expressed genuine excitement about the move. “We are absolutely thrilled to be joining the Mix 99.5 family as your new morning show team,” they stated. “Mix 99.5 has such a rich connection with this community, and waking up with you every day is a dream come true for both of us.” Their confidence signals real conviction in the market and the audience.
What Remains Unclear Will the AC format embrace their approach as readily? Additionally, how quickly do they build traction with Greensboro listeners? The market dynamics differ substantially from their previous platforms. Still, concrete timelines remain unclear.
What It Means iHeartMedia doubles down on syndicated morning talent strategy. Therefore, the move signals confidence beyond niche formats. Greensboro gains experienced hosts who understand radio’s evolution firsthand. Ultimately, this deployment strengthens the company’s competitive positioning throughout the Carolinas.
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David Hill serves as a Music Radio Editor, Columnist and Features writer for Barrett Media. A radio lifer with more than 30 years behind the mic, in the control room, and in the program director’s chair, David’s career spans influential stops at brands such as WIYY 98 Rock, WBAL-AM, and 99X. He has worked across multiple formats and ownership groups, including iHeartMedia and Cumulus Media, developing talent, breaking music, and navigating every major industry shift from diary to PPM and terrestrial dominance to streaming disruption. When he’s not writing or analyzing the industry, Dave runs The Tune Farm, a marketing firm built to help artists and brands grow audience the same way great radio always has—by creating connection, not just impressions. He can be reached at David@BarrettMedia.com.