Mojo Celebrates 20 Years At WKQI
• iHeartMedia Top 40 WKQI (Channel 955)/Detroit is getting the carpets shampooed in preparation for a major broadcast milestone — this Friday, Feb. 21, the Mojo in the Morning show will celebrate its 20th anniversary on Channel 955 with a special broadcast from 6-10:30am, simulcast on Channel 955 and affiliates WSNX/Grand Rapids and WVKS (92.5 Kiss FM)/Toledo.
Mojo in the Morning made its Detroit radio debut on February 21, 2000. Hosted by Mojo, Spike and co-host Shannon Murphy, and executive produced by Rachel Giordano, Friday’s special anniversary broadcast will feature a bunch of special guests as well as an appearance from the show’s original cast members — Sara Fouracre, Chad Mitchell and Eric Harthen.
“Mojo in the Morning is the Mount Rushmore of Detroit radio,” said Tony Travatto, EVP of Programming for iHeartMedia Detroit. “The talented cast and show is continually striving to do bigger and better things than before and has evolved over the years to connect even more with the Detroit community. Mojo in the Morning is one of the most accessible, cutting-edge and successful shows in Detroit and we’re honored to have it on our program lineup.”
Mojo commented, “There has been no better place to have raised my kids than Detroit. I can’t thank the iHeartMedia management and staff enough. More importantly, I’d like to thank the listeners for all they’ve done for my family and me. The fact that we have been embraced in the community that we love and treated as extended family by our listeners is an honor.” Spike added, “I’ve been lucky to make a living with Mojo and this radio family each morning. I never take myself too seriously, but I do take this job seriously. I realize that a huge number of people in Michigan have made us a part of their morning routine and I’ll never take it for granted.”
The Mojo in the Morning hosts also volunteer and participate in an array of philanthropy-driven programs for the Detroit community. They collectively founded Mojo in the Morning’s Breaking and Entering Christmas Wish, which helps listeners get through tough times by raising cash donations to help with bills, toys, clothes, and food during the holidays. They also created “Time Team Detroit,” where Shannon connects with non-profits and creates events where people can volunteer their time instead of giving money.
