98.7 AMP Radio/Detroit Gets "Slacker" New PD

RADIO ONLINE | Friday, June 2, 2017 | 10:52am CT

CBS Radio/Detroit's WDZH-FM 98.7 AMP Radio as promoted APD/MD/Afternoon Drive Host Ian "Slacker" Richards to Program Director. Richards will continue to host Afternoons on the station.

In 2003, Richards started his radio career in Flint, Michigan as an intern at WQUS-FM and in 2005, then moved on to WRCL-Club 93.7 as Night Show Host and Music Director. In 2010, while still working at WRCL, he joined the WDZH team as a part-time air personality and in 2012 left to become the full time Afternoon Drive Host/Music Director at 98.7 AMP Radio, adding APD duties in October 2015.

"Ian has demonstrated over and over an in-depth knowledge of the Top 40 format, music and artists," said Tim Roberts, VP/ Programming, CBS Radio Detroit. "He is also a natural leader both on and off the air for our staff and the WDZH brand."

"I am excited to take WDZH to the next level and grow as a programmer! I'd like to thank our Market Manager, Debbie Kenyon, and some of the best programmers in the industry who helped me get to where I am today including, Michael Martin, Tim Roberts, Erik Bradley, Tim Rainey and Clay Church," added Richards.