WKQX-HD2/Chicago Adds 'The Bob & Tom Show'

Chicago Clearance

WESTWOOD ONE's "THE BOB & TOM SHOW" is getting a CHICAGO clearance on CUMULUS MEDIA Classic Rock WKQX-HD2, beginning MONDAY (9/9). The show will air live 5-10a (CT) with "limited commercial interruption," according to a press release.

CUMULUS CHICAGO VP/Market Mgr. MARV NYREN said, “We are thrilled to bring THE BOB & TOM SHOW to CHICAGO radio listeners through our 101.1 WKQX-HD2 station. 22.2% of the cars in the CHICAGO DMA are equipped with HD RADIO – That means almost 5.9 million hours per week of in-car listening to stations using HD RADIO side channels for programming that complements their primary signals. 101.1 WKQX-HD2 and THE BOB & TOM SHOW add up to a lot more fun in the morning for Chicago comedy fans.”
 
CUMULUS CHICAGO VP/Operations TROY HANSON said, “We are pleased to give a platform to one the most successful morning shows in radio history with THE BOB & TOM SHOW on our HD2 signal at WKQX. Host TOM GRISWOLD has put a remarkable on-air team together over the years to deliver some of the best content available on-air and online. A tip of the cap to WESTWOOD ONE, who has made the access to the entire cast of B&T characters set to hit CHICAGO incredibly smooth.”

THE BOB & TOM SHOW COO JOHN KESLER said, “It is a big step forward for us to have a full market signal in CHICAGO. There are potentially hundreds of thousands of BOB & TOM fans in the CHICAGO area. Many of these fans were transplanted from markets where THE BOB & TOM SHOW has been in syndication for years… places like PEORIA, MADISON, ROCKFORD, QUAD CITIES, INDIANAPOLIS, GREEN BAY, and SOUTH BEND. We’re so pleased to be able to bring the show to them through our partnership with CUMULUS CHICAGO and their innovative use of HD RADIO technology, which is quickly reaching critical mass in cars.”

GRISWOLD said, “American radio has always been led by what’s on the air in CHICAGO. We’re thrilled to be part of the mix.”

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