It’s a long time San Diego tradition that started on the Jeff and Jer Showgram almost 20 years ago. Jeff and Jer’s Breaking and Entering Christmas featuring Little Tommy and his Hoodlum Buddies from Chula Vista continues on KUSI 9 San Diego and kusi.com this morning starting at 6. The showgram still off the air, but the holiday spirit is on.
Breaking and Entering although started with Jeff and Jer has now become tradition in radio markets like Dallas, Charlotte, Raleigh, Denver, New York, and even Guam.
Tommy writes, “God bless us Everyone!”
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FM94/9 radio Morning Team, The Mikey Show, is set to host their 2010 “MikeyThon”, a 28 straight hour, commercial free, version of The Mikey Show, beginning at 6:00 am this today at the FM 94/9 broadcast studios. The continuous 28 hour broadcast raises money for Rady Children’s Hospital and brings awareness to their Autism Discovery Institute.
Mike Esparza, was inspired to give back to Rady’s Autism Discovery Institute after his now four year old son, Jake, was born with Autism. Over the last three years Mikey Show listeners have helped to raise over $65,000 to help Rady’s in their quest for finding better treatment protocol and, eventually, a cure for Autism.
Among this year’s highlights, several Rady Children’s Hospital patients and their parents will share their experiences with the FM 94/9 listeners. These patients and parents are just some of the tens of thousands of children who have benefited from the cutting-edge research and treatment being done every day at Rady’s Autism Discovery Institute.
In addition to patient stories The Mikey Show will be inviting listeners to join them atop the studio parking structure at 1615 Murray Canyon Road San Diego 92108 where there will be lots of public entertainment including batting contests, car parade, a chicken wing eating contest, wrestling match, a dance contest and several movie screenings.
“This is so personal for me and our Mikey Show Family. We hope to positively impact other families who have children with Autism” said Mikey.
Listeners who want to help Rady Children’s Hospital raise money for their Autism Discovery Institute, Jake Esparza and other children like him can pledge a donation by stopping by The Mikey Show 28-hour Broadcast or by visiting the FM 94/9 website at www.fm949sd.com
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30-year radio veteran Jack Evans has been promoted to Vice President – Station Manager for three radio stations locally owned by Broadcast Company of the Americas and operated jointly with Compass Radio’s KPRI-FM as Radio San Diego. The announcement made by Radio San Diego CEO, Larry Patrick.
Evans joined then-BCA in May 2009 quickly leading the company to record ratings. “I’ve learned the secret to success is surrounding yourself with smart, interesting and passionate people” said Jack Evans. “Without them the equipment, transmitters and towers are worthless.”
In his new position, Evans will oversee sports outlets XX 1090 AM, ESPN 1700 AM, and the San Diego Padres Radio Network as well as Adult Hits 105.7 FM The Walrus.
CEO Larry Patrick added “Numbers don’t lie. Our ratings are better because of Jack. The memorable radio he creates impacts listeners, our sponsors and his staff. He is a radio veteran who builds brands and success.”
Previously, Evans spent eighteen years with Clear Channel Communications most recently as Senior Vice President for Programming and Operations.
Radio San Diego is based in La Jolla, California and operates two AM and two FM radio stations in the San Diego market. XX 1090 Sports serves as the flagship station of the San Diego Padres Radio Network. In addition to broadcast properties, Radio San Diego manages SD Half Price, an interactive shopping platform.
