KYLD (WiLD 94.9)/San Francisco Extends Deal for JV
| RADIO ONLINE | Tuesday, October 13, 2015 |
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iHeartMedia/San Francisco has announced today a new multi-year contract with KYLD-FM (WiLD 94.9) morning show host JV. He will continue his "JV Show" in and expands his role to include a new program on KKSF-AM (Talk 910). In addition to his two daily shows, JV will also produce and distribute content through his production company. JV, who originally hosted mornings on KYLD from 1994 to 2005 and returned in 2008.
Starting October 19, "Talk 910" will make some adjustments to the weekday on-air schedule. The highly successful Armstrong & Getty show will continue from 6-10am, Gil Gross moves to 10am-2pm, followed by Cory & Joel from 2-4pm, The Dog House with JV and Elvis from 4-6pm and Armstrong & Getty: Beyond The Broadcast from 6-7pm.
"JV is one of the Bay's best and consistently top rated personalities. We're thrilled to have him extend his tenure on WiLD 94.9, along with fulfilling his passion for Talk Radio with a new show on Talk 910, teamed with previous long-time partner Elvis," said iHeartMedia San Francisco Senior VP/Programming Don Parker. "He will not only continue entertaining the WiLD audience, but he and Elvis are part of a new and exciting generation of Talk Radio."
"There are only a handful of talented people driven enough to find success on multiple broadcast and digital platforms, and JV is one of those rarities," said iHeartMedia Executive VP/Opertations Major Markets Hartley Adkins. "We are very excited to be able to partner with him for many more years."
"This is a great partnership for JV and iHeartMedia. His on-air persona and ability to connect with our listeners has truly made him a recognizable brand in the San Francisco market. JV will certainly continue to build upon his growing success," added iHeartMedia Executive VP/General Manager of National Programming Platforms Brad Hardin.
"I get to work with the best people in the business at iHeartMedia team every day," said JV. "I've never felt better about my future."
