Chang & Banks Upped At SummitMedia Honolulu

• SummitMedia Hawaii announces the promotion of two on-air island legends to lead stations in the company’s Honolulu cluster — Kona Chang (left) is the new PD of Hawaiian Contemporary KCCN (FM 100 The Legend)and Hawaiian AC KINE (Hawaiian 105), while Micah Banks (right) is upped to PD for both AC KRTR (Krater 96.3) and Top 40 KPHW (Power 104.3). These promotions follow several recent notable personnel cuts that included Market President Andrew Rosen and 28-year OM/PD Wayne Maria.

“The promotion of these two Hawaii radio legends as leaders in our Company affirm our commitment to continuing the tradition of Hawaiian music,” said newly named Market President Patti Ponimoi. “SummitMedia is dedicated to our listeners, our business partners, and growing the brand of these great radio stations.”

Chang, a.k.a. “Island Boy” launched his radio career back in 1997 and has worked at Power 104.3, Krater 96.3, and Hawaiian 105. Banks is a Honolulu native who has been a fixture at Power 104.3 for the past 15 years, where he worked his way from the street team to afternoon drive.

“The best part of my job has always been listening to music, talking to people, and sharing relatable life stories,” said Chang. “I’m grateful to continue to entertain my listeners while growing our Hawaiian music brands. Our local SummitMedia team is great, and I’m excited about this next chapter.” Banks commented, “Music is in my blood, and the radio business is my life’s work. I’m constantly learning more each day. Every day, I strive to make these stations great and I’m honored that SummitMedia leaders have the confidence in me to lead them.”