Boston Radio: WEEI-FM Resigns Michael Holley

Dale Arnold and Michael Holley

WEEI 93.7 FM in Boston has announced PM Drive host Michael Holley has signed a multi-year deal that will keep him in the co-host chair with Dale Arnold for the 2-6 p.m. slot.

Entercom Boston VP/Market Manager Phil Zachary says Holley's signing completes a 17- month process of evolving WEEI in all of its digital and analog incarnations. "It's gratifying to now have our entire air staff under contract and inspired to produce world-class content for New England's rabid sports fans. WEEI is simply one the great brands in radio, and I'm proud to work alongside these gifted professionals in America's most impassioned sports market." Holley's new contract takes effect immediately.

Holley said, “I’m so grateful to be able to do a job that I love, in a region that I love, speaking and working with people that I love.  There have been so many incredible stories in New England sports the past decade-plus, and I’m excited and humbled that I’ve been able to share in the journey on the radio. I look forward to many more great shows with Dale, Jerry and our producers Andy Massaua and Ben Kichen.”

WEEI Brand Manager Kevin Graham said, “Since Michael was reunited with Dale Arnold in AprilL, 2014, along with the recent addition of Jerry Thornton, The Dale and Holley Show has grown its audience more than 35% with target male listeners between the ages of 25 and 54.”

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Michael Holley first joined WEEI as a co-host of the midday show in March of 2005 after successful ventures in both television and writing.

In 1993, Holley was one of a dozen reporters who contributed to the Beacon Journal's Pulitzer Prize winning series "A Question of Color." Michael came to the Boston Globe in 1994 and covered the Boston Celtics for three and a half years. Michael brought a fresh and edgy approach to the Globe after becoming a columnist in 1998. In September 2001, he briefly worked at the Chicago Tribune before returning to his previous position with the Globe that same year.

Michael further made his presence felt on the national stage with appearances on ESPN's popular show "Around the Horn" and later on Fox SportsNet's "I, MAX." He solidified his reputation as one of the nation's most talented writers with his New York Times best selling "Patriot Reign". He has also written "Red Sox Rule," "Never Give Up" and "War Room."