Tag: KROQ

"Is the only thing worthy of stopping us in our tracks a back and forth spat between two or three people?"

While imitation is considered approved flattery, what are we creating that’s truly original in our competitive situations?

Jed the Fish, an early supporter of New Wave and Alternative music, has passed away at the age of 69.

"52 Alternative radio shows appeared on ballots turned in by our voters."

"35 Alternative radio program directors appeared on ballots turned in by our voters."

I spoke with Jeff Federman, SVP/Market Manager, Chris Ebbott, SVP/Program, and Klein and Ally the morning show on KROQ.

“For me, it’s music discovery that makes me passionate about the Rock and Alternative formats. Hearing a band for the first time or a new song from a band that’s been around for a while. It’s such a rush.

Former afternoon hosts Kevin Ryder and Doug ‘Sluggo’ Roberts and midday host Marci Wiser posted a logo tease on social media, possibly representing a new show on Audacy’s Alternative KROQ.

“How people approach and find content and listen to things is changing,” she says. “I talked to various parts of the company about why it’s very important for stations to talk about and promote our app and how listeners can use it.”

Meruelo Media has fired Kevin Ryder and Doug “Sluggo” Roberts, the afternoon hosts of “Kevin & Sluggo” on Classic Rock KLOS/Los Angeles.