iHeartMedia has flipped Spanish News/Talk “Acción 1250” WHNZ Tampa/105.9 W290BJ West Tampa FL to a mix of Talk and Business programming under its former “Impact Radio” branding.
WHNZ will feature WLAC Nashville based morning host Michael Delgiorno from 6-9am, Armstrong & Getty from 9am-12pm, Dave Ramsey 3-6pm, Joe Pags 6-9pm, and Michael Berry 9-11pm. Bloomberg Radio will fill other dayparts including 12-3pm and 11pm-6am.
WHNZ previously used the “Impact Radio” branding from 2000 until its July 2021 flip to Spanish News/Talk. The “Acción” programming continues to be heard in Jacksonville and Orlando.
iHeartMedia Tampa Bay announced today the return of 1250 WHNZ, Impact Radio, effective immediately.
1250 WHNZ’s programming will bring informative content focused on financial talk as well as national news and entertainment. The station will play host to nationally syndicated programs like “The Dave Ramsey Show,” “The Michael Berry Show,” “The Joe Pags Show,” “Armstrong & Getty” and “Michael DelGiorno” as well as “Bloomberg Radio.”
“Tampa Bay is one of the fastest growing communities in the United States. As the region’s economy continues to grow, we are pleased to offer programming tailored to the people making that happen,” said Tommy Chuck, Senior Vice President Programming, iHeartMedia Tampa Bay. “Around the clock, the programming will keep listeners informed on issues effecting their everyday lives and pocketbooks.”
“We recognized a need in the Tampa Bay Area for compelling financial news & entertainment and are excited to present a diverse programming mix to fulfill those needs,” said Chris Soechtig, Division President, iHeartMedia.
Full Programming Lineup:
Bloomberg Radio 12 a.m. – 6 a.m.
Michael Delgiorno 6 a.m. – 9 a.m.
Armstrong & Getty 9 a.m. – 12 p m.
Bloomberg Radio 12 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Dave Ramsey 3 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Joe Pags 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Michael Berry 9 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Bloomberg Radio 11 p.m. – 12 a.m.
This story first appeared on radioinsight.com