Thursday, October 18, 2012

Elvis Duran: The Man Behind the Mic

Premiere Networks has inked the 50th affiliate for Elvis Duran and The Morning Show.  Recent affiliate adds for the popular CHR morning show include: WWPW (Power 96.1)/Atlanta, WRNW (97-3 Radio Now)/Milwaukee, WVMA (The New 105.3)/Norfolk and WZEE (Z104)/Madison.

His voice is known across the country.  For more than two decades,  Elvis Duran has dedicated his life to being the "Host with the Most," and "Master of the Mornings" on the top rated  "Elvis Duran and the Morning Show" at "Z100" in New York City.  Whether they're calling in one of their famous "Phone Taps", interviewing celebrities, dishing the "Sleaze" with Danielle,  or making "Greg T- The Frat Boy" repel down the side of a building, Elvis and the "Morning Crew" clearly know how to have fun, and bring listeners with them on the ride!

So what happens when the mics get turned off? Kristia Behr at starpulse.com  got a chance to chat with Duran to find out..

KB: What's it like working for THE biggest radio station in NYC?? Is there a lot of pressure that goes along with that?

ELVIS: No, it's actually the opposite. The pressure is off b/c we work for Z100.  It's such an institution, and our parent company gives us the tools to make it win. They have a lot invested in this place, not only on the "Morning" show, but everyone who works here.  But with all these toys, it makes it a lot more fun. 

KB: You've been at Z100 for so long, what's the secret to longevity??

ELVIS: Well, I will tell you I've tried to leave here several times.  I actually left for a minute to work in Texas again, but I was sucked back in. They won't let me leave! But that's really cool!  We've collected some really great people who work here, it's not just me, it's everyone here who works here in a 24/hr period. I've been here 24 years, I can't imagine working anywhere else.

Read More Here.

Back in June the Elvis Duran Morning Show got to interview CC CEO Bob Pittman.  The video showed-up just yesterday on Premiere Radio's YouTube channel.  Here it is..

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