Radio Hall of Famer Jim Kerr is staying put at iHeartMedia New York’s Q104.3 (WAXQ). The morning host signed a five-year contract extension, which might be added to his greater than 5 a long time on air in America’s largest market and time at Q104.3 since 2002.
Since changing into New York’s youngest morning host at age 21, Kerr has labored mornings on six New York stations. Over the course of his profession, he has additionally labored at WDAI and WLS-AM in Chicago, WKNR in Detroit, and WORJ in Orlando. In addition to his every day present, Kerr serves as host of the iHeartRadio Icon interview collection.
iHeartMedia Chairman and CEO Bob Pittman stated, “Jim Kerr and I were young radio guys together in the 1970s, and we’ve been friends ever since; today, Jim is legendary as the longest-running morning radio personality in New York City history. We’re pleased and proud that he is staying with us at Q104.3, extending his deep bond with his audience as an iconic voice of New York City. Jim has made an indelible impact on this city, on our industry, and in the lives of Q104.3 listeners as a trusted voice and friend to millions of New Yorkers for almost 52 years, and we’re delighted that he’ll continue to call iHeart and Q104.3 home.”
iHeartMedia EVP of Programming Thea Mitchem stated, “Jim Kerr is synonymous with New York radio. His passion, his connection with listeners, and his unwavering commitment to excellence make him a true icon. We’re proud to continue this incredible partnership and excited for what the next five years will bring to Q104.3 and to New Yorkers who wake up with Jim every morning.”
Kerr added, “I’m so very lucky, my entire adult life, I’ve been able to do what I dreamt about doing as a little kid listening to the radio on top of the refrigerator before school. I decided then that I wanted to be that man on the radio in the morning…In 1975, in Newsday, I said, “People think I’m crazy, but I really believe I have half a million friends.” I nonetheless imagine that! Every morning, I really feel lucky to do one thing that I really like, with all of my associates.”
