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Alpha Media Flips KEEZ (Z99)/Mankato MN to ''Mix 99.1''


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Alpha Media flips KEEZ-FM (Z99)/Mankato, MN to AC as "Mix 99.1." The new station will target the 25-54 demo airing artists including Pink, Maroon 5, Adele, Bruno Mars, Justin Timberlake with the slogan "Today's Best Music." Market Manager Jim Lowe commented, "The new Mix 99.1 is exactly what the name implies, a solid mix of the right music. Combine that with Brad and Sarah's Mankato hometown roots and local experience and this is a radio station whose time to shine is right now. We couldn't be more proud or excited about the new sound."

"This new sound of Mix 99.1 is what the listeners demanded. We are always listening to our fans. What they said they wanted was less repetition while adding more music and content. That is what we are going to delivering. Our content is key to this rebrand, you and your family will always be able to listen to Mix 99.1 without having to worry about the content," remarked Mix 99.1 Content Director Brad Steele.

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