Nick Cannon Returns To Power 106/L.A.
• After nearly seven months off the air at Meruelo Media’s KPWR (Power 106)/Los Angeles, Nick Cannon is returning with a new, locally focused morning show on Thursday, February 25, after inking a new, multi-year renewal deal with both Meruelo Media and Skyview Networks to continue his separate, syndicated show, Nick Cannon Radio and the Cannon’s Countdown weekend show. “Los Angeles, I am back and ready to lift you up in the mornings and bring joy at the crack of dawn with original comedy and candid conversation!” said Cannon, who was put on hiatus last July after he made controversial comments about the Jewish faith. He had remained benched from his flagship Power 106 until now, but Skyview had reinstated his show last September.
Cannon added, “Tough times don’t last, but tough people do — and I’m grateful for my supporters, friends and loved ones who have guided me through this journey these past few months. We grow through challenges and lessons together, but emerge better on the other side.” Otto Padron, President & CEO of Meruelo Media, commented, “Nick Cannon is the consummate entertainer and more demanding on himself than on anyone else! His newly revamped and creatively turbo-charged local morning show will bring much needed comedic entertainment to L.A. mornings like only Nick can. Reunited with Teddy, Melissa and DJ Carisma, Nick will deliver a uniquely Los Angeles centric morning show fitting of our iconic Power 106 flagship!”
Steve Jones, President & COO of Skyview Networks, remarked, “Nick Cannon is a unique influencer who has driven radio ratings success through his hard work and complete audience focus. Nick is familiar to every 18–49-year-old listener and advertiser in America through his platforms on social media, TV, movies and music. Urban and rhythmic-CHR radio stations can have the amazing power of Nick Cannon in their programming and sales portfolio, giving them a strong, competitive advantage in ratings and revenue.”
Nick Cannon Radio can be heard on Alpha Media stations in Portland, Louisville, San Antonio and Amarillo, TX. “Typically, when radio stations describe working with syndicated talent, you hear the word ‘partnership,'” said Phil Becker, EVP of Content, Alpha Media. “In my opinion, that word is overused, yet isn’t descriptive enough to explain all that Nick has done for Alpha Media. He’s always immediately responsive when we need custom content, client videos, promotional liners, and contesting elements. Nick even puts our local air personalities on stage with him during his sold-out Wild N’ Out tour when he visits each market. Despite living in Los Angeles, Nick treats his affiliates like he’s just down the hall. I look forward to working with this N’Credible team more in 2021.”
