Beasley Media CHR “Kiss 95.1” WNKS Charlotte’s Maney & LauRen morning show will be syndicated to the company’s “HD 98.3” WHHD Augusta GA and “Kiss 93.5” 1490 WAZZ/93.5 W228DK Fayetteville NC starting Monday, February 5.
They duo have been teamed at WNKS since 2015. Steve Maney originally joined the station in 2012 after stints in mornings at WHBQ-FM Memphis and WSTR Atlanta, while LauRen Merola previously worked in Sports at “ESPN 730” WZGV Charlotte and WINZ Miami. At both stations Maney & LauRen will replace YEA! Networks’ Kidd Kraddick Morning Show.
Beasley Media Group announces The Maney and LauRen Morning Show, currently featured on KISS 95.1 (WNKS-FM), in Charlotte will now be heard on HD 98.3 in Augusta, Georgia and My Kiss 93.5 in Fayetteville, North Carolina beginning on Monday, February 5, 2024.
Maney and LauRen have been waking up listeners on Kiss 951 in Charlotte for nearly 10 years. The duo is best known for connecting with their loyal listeners in a real and relevant way about their life, family, and own experiences on daily basis!
“Maney & LauRen are a great tandem, sharing their lives with the audience and delivering a show that’s fun, relevant, entertaining, and engaging,” said Beasley Charlotte Vice President and Market Manager Mac Edwards. “I’m excited listeners in Augusta and Fayetteville will now get to wake up with M&L every morning!”
“Maney & LauRen are a top performing Morning Show brand in Charlotte,” said Beasley Media Group Vice President of Music & Entertainment and Charlotte Operations Manager John Reynolds. “We decided that this was the right time to begin expanding their brand and content in the southeast. Their personal connection to their audience is the secret sauce that sets radio apart from other competitors.”
“LauRen and I couldn’t be happier to deliver laughs, drama and yes, even some tears to a whole new audience,” said Maney. “We want to thank Mac Edwards, John Reynolds, Beasley Chief Content Officer Justin Chase and KISS Program Director Cameron Moore for their support and help making this happen!
This story first appeared on radioinsight.com