Jason Hammer has signed a contract extension with 93 WIBC, keeping the Indianapolis afternoon host with the station. Hammer co-hosts Hammer & Nigel weekdays from 3-7 PM on the Radio One news/talk outlet.
What We Know: Hammer hosts Hammer & Nigel alongside Nigel Laskowski from 3-7 p.m. on the Radio One Indianapolis news/talk station. The program launched on 93 WIBC in 2017 and has remained part of the station’s afternoon lineup. The extension keeps Hammer in place as the station continues to serve Indianapolis-area listeners with news, talk, and commentary.
What They Said: “I’m really happy with the outcome here. Thanks to the management team at Urban One and the best agent in the game, Heather Cohen, for making this happen!” -Jason Hammer
What Remains Unclear: The financial terms and length of Hammer’s new agreement haven’t been disclosed. He did note that it was a “multi-year” extension.
What It Means: Hammer’s extension provides continuity for 93 WIBC‘s afternoon programming. Since Hammer & Nigel debuted in 2017, the show has established a presence in the Indianapolis market during a key weekday listening period. Additionally, retaining an established host allows the station to maintain its existing lineup while continuing to compete for news/talk listeners. The announcement also highlights the relationship between Hammer and Radio One management, with the host publicly thanking the team at Urban One for helping finalize the agreement.
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