NOLA Radio: Cumulus Moves KMEZ To 102.9 FM

Cumulus announces that Urban AC KMEZ in New Orleans, will move from its current 106.7 frequency back to its original home at 102.9 FM today.

The station replaces HipHop KKND Power 102.9, and will be known as “Z 102.9”. Z102.9 will retain its Urban AC format, with great national and local personalities including: Papa Smurf, D.L. Hughley, and Downtown Lesli Brown.

Pat Galloway, Regional Vice President and Market Manager, Cumulus New Orleans, said: “102.9 FM is where KMEZ had its most successful ratings and we are looking forward to making KMEZ bigger and better than ever. At Z 102.9, we will be all about New Orleans and continuing to provide New Orleanians with incredible music and entertainment, and timely local News, Sports, Weather and Traffic that they can rely on. KMEZ is a very strong brand in the New Orleans market and our goal is to simply make it better!”

KKND 102.9 FM (4.7 Kw) Red=60dBU Coverage Area

J’Michael Francois, Program Director, KMEZ, said: “During the first 30 days, Z 102.9 will be heard both on Z 102.9 and on 106.7 FM so that all our current listeners will know that KMEZ will now be heard on 102.9 FM. The goal at Cumulus New Orleans is to provide our listeners with great products and make our stations as strong as possible for both our listeners and our advertisers. The combination of our four radio stations and our digital platforms leads to great success for both our listeners and our sponsors.”

KMEZ 106.7 FM (100 Kw) Red=60dBU Coverage Area

Cumulus plans to simulcast 106.7 FM and 102.9 FM for 30 days prior to debuting a new format on 106.7 on Monday, January 7.