Miami Radio: Lincoln Financial Names Payne As WMXJ PD

Ken Payne

Longtime AC programmer Ken Payne has landed in Miami as Lincoln Financial Media names his PD for its Classic Hitd WMXJ Magic 102.7 FM.

The move is effective immediately and comes almost a year to the date Payne was riffed by CCM+E.

Previously, Payne was PD for CCM+E's AC WMGF Orlando for 14 years.

SVP Maureen Lesourd said, “Ken’s command of the format combined with his initiative and innovation will continue Magic’s growth trajectory in the ratings.  He is a proven leader with a proficiency in research that will further enhance the station’s relevance in the lives of listeners and effectiveness for our advertisers.”

Payne added, “It’s a great privilege to join the Lincoln Financial Media family.  Magic is a market leader delivering music and meaningful conversation to more than 800,000 listeners each week, making it an enormous force in South Florida. It’s a thrill to be part of such a prestigious team and legendary radio station.”