Kaplan Steps Down At KROQ
Audacy issued a statement to RAMP that reads, “Mike Kaplan has decided to step down as KROQ Brand Manager. Mike has come to the conclusion, personally and professionally, that this is best for him. He also believes KROQ deserves a Brand Manager solely dedicated to the brand and one that lives in Los Angeles 24/7. Mike will continue on as Brand Manager at New York’s Alt 92.3 and as Audacy’s Alternative Format VP. Our search for a new VP of Programming for KROQ begins today.” And with that, here is the job posting (ID 2022-4135).
Since then, KROQ has undergone some musical adjustments and high-profile staff changes, like the March 2020 termination of longtime morning host Kevin Ryder and cast and the subsequent move of afternoon duo Ted Stryker and Kevin Klein into mornings. Ryder ended up co-hosting afternoon drive with Doug “Sluggo” Roberts across the street at Meruelo Media Classic Rock KLOS, while Stryker left KROQ last June and joined iHeartMedia format rival KYSR (ALT 98.7) last month to co-host afternoon drive with Chris Booker.
Variety has a more in-depth assessment of Kaplan’s tenure at KROQ.