KDKA 1020 AM has announced the launch of “KDKA Next Take” a brand new, local overnight show that will be hosted by students at the University of Pittsburgh.
KDKA Next Take is redefining radio and will provide news, information and talk from a different point of view, overnights, according to a posting on the station's website.
The new show will air weekdays from 1 to 5 a.m. beginning February 19.
KDKA Next Take is produced by Dylan Foster. Executive Producer is KDKA Radio’s Amy Mauk.
The hosts and producer are students of Kevin Michael Smith, Director of Undergraduate Studies in Broadcast at Pitt, who has been preparing them to broadcast on the world’s first commercial radio station.
"This is a project that I have been developing for a few years and it’s ready to launch. It’s the right time and the right place with the right people.," said Vice President and Market Manager Michael Spacciapolli.
"This show will bring a fresh look at local news from the perspective of the next generation, which is so crucial in 2024 and beyond." Our commitment to local news and content never wavers and being able to add significant local content overnight through this partnership and with new perspectives is a win on every level.
Great idea on a number of levels:
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Radio for college students
Unique revenue stream
Great idea. But are they being paid? #SAGAFTRA
ReplyDeleteNot a very interesting show.
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