'Java' Joel Murphy Named PD At WAKS (96.5 Kiss-FM), Keith Abrams Adds PD Duties At WMMS/Cleveland

"Java" Joel And Keith Abrams Rise

iHEARTMEDIA/CLEVELAND taps “JAVA” JOEL MURPHY as PD for iHEARTMEDIA Top 40 WAKS (96.5 KISS-FM)/CLEVELAND. In addition, SVP/Programming-NORTH OHIO REGION KEITH ABRAMS has been named PD of Rocker WMMS, also effective immediately. 

“JOEL knows great radio and has been an important part of KISS FM for more than 10 years,” said iHM Pres./NORTH OHIO REGION Keith HOTCHKISS. “I’m excited for him to lead KISS FM’s strategic and creative direction. We’re ready for him to take the station to the top of the Terminal Tower.”

MURPHY most recently served as APD/MD/PM Drivee host for KISS FM.

“Being handed the keys to program 96.5 KISS FM is a dream come true,” said MURPHY. “I couldn’t be more excited for this opportunity after being part of the brand for over a decade!”

HOTCHKISS added, “Under the stewardship of KEITH ABRAMS for the past 10 years, iHEARTMEDIA/CLEVELAND has seen record growth in terms of ratings for our iconic brands. His strategic vision for this great cluster has guided the stations to incredible heights, and we’re excited for the future of MMS under KEITH’s direct leadership. The great city of Cleveland is on a roll, and we’re proud to provide the soundtrack to its next 50 years.”

“I couldn’t be more excited to work day-to-day with the MMS team including ROVER’s Morning Glory and the ALAN COX Show,” added ABRAMS. WMMS stands for so much more than just call letters in this town; it represents a history and a lifestyle 50 years in the making!”

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