Philly Radio: 96.5 FM AMPS Up

To no one's surprise CBS Radio flipped WRDW 96.5 FM to Top40 at Philadelphia's New 96.5 AMP Radio Friday at 5 pm.

The station promises area listeners a new destination for the best new pop, pop-rhythmic and dance music.

Established artists such as Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande, Pitbull, Rihanna and Calvin Harris along with breakout artists such as Zedd and Wiz Khalifa to name a few will be featured on the station.

The new 96.5 AMP Radio can be heard on-air, online at 965amp.com or by downloading the Radio.com app for a variety of mobile and tablet devices. The station will have an active local presence on all popular social media channels.

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"The popularity of today’s pop music is at an all-time high and we’re looking forward to increasing the station’s already powerful reach with advertisers and listeners, both on-air and online,” said Marc Rayfield, Senior Vice President and Market Manager, CBS RADIO Philadelphia.

Newly named Program Director Bobby Smith said, “This is the most exciting time to introduce a new brand as we have an almost unlimited amount of digital opportunities to connect and engage with our local Philly audience. I look forward to 96.5 AMP Radio being the local listener’s first choice for hearing their favorite new hit music!”