"Chris Oliviero, chief business officer for Audacy, stated, 'We're going to be providing twice as much original local L.A. content than we were previously. We are taking these two broadcast frequencies, and getting more out of them.'"
"KNX's news format benefited from the FM simulcast, with its share of the audience up more than 25% since it began in December 2021. Audacy remains committed to the format, which has a significant number of listeners through the station's app and other streaming platforms."
"Oliviero noted that the upcoming sports calendar, including the 2026 World Cup and the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, will likely drive up listener appetite for the station."
Audacy's KNX will cease its FM simulcast on 97.1 FM, transitioning to a sports talk format named The Fan on May 11. This marks the first all-sports FM station in Los Angeles. KNX will maintain its all-news format on AM 1070 and 97.1 HD2. Audacy aims to enhance local content, providing more original programming. The Fan will not initially feature live play-by-play of local teams but may acquire rights in the future. The move is expected to attract listeners, especially with upcoming major sports events.
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