Entercom Launches Classic Hip Hop In Chicago
• Entercom also went to work in Chicago today, flipping former CBS Radio Classic Hits WJMK (104.3 K-Hits) to Classic Hip Hop as “The New 104.3 JAMS, Chicago’s #1 for Throwbacks.”
“The time has come to usher in a brand new chapter in Chicago radio — a station that is designed by Chicagoans exclusively FOR Chicago,” said Pat Paxton, Entercom’s President of Programming. “Hip-hop and R&B always makes you feel a certain way. The memories will come back to you immediately.” The New 104.3 JAMS launched at 11am CT with 10,000 songs in a row, back-to-back, and 100% commercial-free.
• UPDATE: As a result of the flip, here’s what we know so far: K-Hits morning personality Dave Fogel, afternoon talent Jeffrey T. Mason and weekender Ken Cocker have exited. Midday personality Brian Peck (who was just hired on Nov. 6) remains in the building and will be running the board TFN, along with part-timers John Calhoun and Dona Mullen.
