SLC Radio: Frankie C Extends Contract At KZHT

Jess and Frankie C

iHeartMedia/Salt Lake City has renewed and extended its agreement with Frankie C at its  Top40 KZHT 97.1 FM.

The three-year deal will allow Frankie C to continue to host Frankie and Jess, which broadcasts weekdays from 5 - 10 a.m. The five-hour show will continue to feature on-air co-personality Jessica Ferguson.

“We’re thrilled to team with Frankie again for another three years, “said Stu Stanek, Regional Market President for iHeartMedia Salt Lake City. “Our company has built its success on having the best personalities in all of our markets and Frankie is a prime example. After 19 years on 97.1 ZHT, the audience has come to enjoy him and the show every day and he has helped put us in a dominant position. All of us at iHeartMedia Salt Lake City are grateful that Frankie is on our team!”

“Frankie and 97.1 ZHT are symbolic of Salt Lake City,” said Steve Geofferies, Executive Vice President of Programming for iHeartMedia’s West Division. “I couldn’t be more excited to continue our partnership with Frankie, as well as with our listeners and clients in the community.”

KZHT 97.1 FM (25 Kw) Red=Local Coverage Area

Frankie just celebrated his 19th year as a broadcaster on 97.1 ZHT this October.

“I'm blessed to have found my home at 97.1 ZHT in Salt Lake City 19 years ago,” said Frankie C. “Here's to 19 more! Now, let's make mornings great again!”