Niko Wakes Up In Phoenix

• Entercom Country KMLE/Phoenix introduced Nicholaus “Niko” Petrou as the station’s new morning co-host, joining Nina D. on what has now been rebranded as The Breakfast Buzz. Niko (left) touches down from New York City, where he was most recently MD/midday personality on former Top 40 sister WBMP (92.3 AMP Radio) until July 2017. Before that he spent eight years with iHeartMedia Top 40 Z100/New York.

“Niko brings incredible talent and passion for the industry to KMLE, along with his love for Country music,” said Dave Pugh, SVP/Market Manager, Entercom Phoenix. “We are looking forward to seeing him and Nina D. elevate mornings in Phoenix with their combined energy and drive.”

Niko commented, “After almost 20 years in the radio industry, I’m looking forward to taking on the challenge of mornings. Given the opportunity to work with such a legendary team and station, I’m excited to bring what I have to offer to Phoenix. A huge thanks to Tim Richards, Dave Pugh, Mike Moore, Chris Oliviero and Pat Paxton for the confidence in me. Nina D. and I are going to have a blast waking up the KMLE Nation.” Niko succeeds Chris Matthews, who left last month for family reasons.