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Audacy Announces Extension with Personality Julia Lepidi


Julia Lepidi
Julia Lepidi

Audacy signs a a multiyear contract extension with radio and multi-media personality Julia Lepidi. Lepidi hosts her daily "The Julia Show" on twelve Audacy brands nationwide, including B96 in Chicago, ALT 98.7 in Detroit and 98.5 KLUC in Las Vegas. Previously, Lepidi served as evening host for CHR WBBM-FM (B96) Chicago. Prior to that, she was Promotions Coordinator and air talent for co-owned AC WDZH-FM (987 The Breeze, then 98.7 AMP Radio) Detroit.

"We are delighted to extend our partnership with Julia Lepidi," said Audacy Senior Vice President of Programming Dave Richards. "Julia's growth from promotions to a national on-air host embodies the radio industry. Her energy and ability to connect with fans and artists have made her an invaluable asset for the Audacy brand, and we look forward to her entertaining and connecting with her listeners across the country for the foreseeable future."

"I started at Audacy as a 20-year-old promo kid," added Lepidi. "I've always been so incredibly grateful for their belief in me, and I am so happy to continue growing 'The Julia Show' brand in multiple formats surrounded by a great team. Thank you to David Field, Susan Larkin, Dave Richards, Jeff Sottolano, Brian Kelly and Christine Malovetz for their continued support. And, of course, my agent Paul Anderson and Workhouse Media for making this possible."

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