Shawnda McNeal Joins KIZN/Boise's Morning Show

RADIO ONLINE | Friday, September 29, 2017

Shawnda McNeal

Cumulus Media has tapped on-air personality Shawnda McNeal as Co-Host of Idaho's Morning Show on Country radio station, KIZN Kissin' 92.3 in Boise. McNeal makes her Kissin' 92.3 debut on Monday, October 2, 2017, joining Co-Host Cory Mikhals weekdays from 5:30am-10am. McNeal will also do double time on-air, as the new Midday Host on Kissin' 92.3, airing weekdays from 10am-2pm.

McNeal has extensive morning show radio experience and has hosted mornings at 102.1 The Edge in Dallas, Mix 96.5 in Houston, Hot 96 Evansville, and Radio Now 93.1 in Indianapolis.

Hank Aaron, Program Director, KIZN and KQFC, said: "We did an extensive national search to find the exact right person to join Cory Mikhals for mornings at KIZN, Kissin' 92.3. Shawnda not only brings morning show experience but the energy, creativity, and passion to win. Can't wait for them to start this Monday!"

Don Morin, Regional Vice President, Cumulus Media, said: "Shawnda is going to be a tremendous addition to our staff. Her experience and talent will give us the competitive edge to continue to grow our morning show at KIZN."

McNeal said: "I feel blessed to be presented with this opportunity to join the passionate team at Cumulus Boise."

Audacy Begins Another Round of Layoffs Impacting Nearly 100 Audacy Audacy recently announced another round of layoffs, impacting nearly 100 employees across various stations including WBBM in Chicago, WTIC-AM in Hartford, and others. Notable departures include WBBM afternoon news anchor Keith Johnson, where five of More

RAB Launches New Pro Development Certification Course Radio Advertising Bureau RAB launches a unique training certification program tailored to content creators in broadcast radio and audio. The new course is built upon the fundamentals and hallmarks of RAB's certified Radio Marketing Consulting course. Developed and produced More

FSR, iHeartSports Team for Coverage of 2024 NFL Draft FOX Sports Radio FOX Sports Radio joined forces this week to provide sports fans with coverage of the 2024 NFL Draft. FSR featured live, wall-to-wall coverage of the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 25. More than 300 stations across the country More

iHeartPodcasts to Launch ''Call It What It Is'' on June 3 ''Call It What It Is'' iHeartPodcasts together with best friends Jessica Capshaw and Camilla Luddington, announce an all-new weekly podcast entitled "Call It What It Is." The premiere episode will debut on June 3. As all besties do, they navigate the highs and lows of More

FCC Hits Pirate Stations with Fines Exceeding $850,000 Federal Communications Commission The FCC has taken a strong stance against illegal broadcasting by proposing hefty fines totaling over $850,000 against operators of six pirate radio stations. This action comes as part of a broader effort under the PIRATE Act to curb unauthorized More

Nielsen Releases 2024 Annual Marketing Report Nielsen As the world grapples with economic uncertainties and ongoing digital transformation, Nielsen's 2024 Annual Marketing Report provides crucial insights into the evolving landscape of media and advertising. Amidst fears of a recession and challenges More