Thursday, November 3rd 2011
America Now with Andy Dean to Broadcast Live on Jacksonville's WOKV-AM/FM
LOS ANGELES, November 3, 2011 -- Premiere Networks is proud to announce that beginning tonight, November 3, America Now with Andy Dean will broadcast live from 6 - 9 p.m. ET on America's #2 News/Talk station, Jacksonville's News/Talk WOKV -- 690 AM and 106.5 FM (Source: Arbitron, PPM Measured Metros, MF 6a-7p, AQH Share, Adults 25-54). America Now with Andy Dean features discussion on the news and information that matters most to the daily lives of Americans. From politics and business, to entertainment and technology, Dean welcomes a variety of guests and experts as he delivers his fresh, smart and witty take on the local, national and global headlines impacting our lives.
"Andy is the next star of talk radio! In our first few weeks of airing his show via delay, we had such great feedback that we were compelled to give our listeners a chance to connect with Andy live," stated WOKV Program Director Mike Dorwart. "Andy provides a fantastic mix of meaty insight on important issues with a unique and sharp sense of humor."
Dean, a Florida native, stated: "The great people of Jacksonville are demanding to hear my program live, and I refuse to deny them my genius. I'm extremely excited about joining Mike and the great team at WOKV as they completely dominate the competition."
Nationally syndicated by Premiere Networks, America Now with Andy Dean launched in August 2011 and already airs on more than 40 affiliates nationwide. Originating from Premiere's Los Angeles studios, the program broadcasts live on weekdays from 3 - 6 p.m. PT/6 - 9 p.m. ET and XM Talk 168. Please contact Premiere Networks at 818-377-5300 for affiliations or visit www.PremiereRadio.com for more information.
About Andy Dean
Andy Dean, known as "The King of New Content," is the former host of the "The Andy Dean Program" on WSB Radio-Atlanta. The hit program featured a fresh take on conservative political commentary and news analysis.
Before entering the radio business, Dean was the President of Donald Trump's television and media company, Trump Productions, which produces many network and cable television shows including NBC's worldwide hit show, The Apprentice, The Miss Universe Pageant, and top shows for MTV, The Golf Channel and Comedy Central.Â
Dean got his start in the media business as a contestant on NBC's "The Apprentice." At the age of 22, he was the youngest candidate to compete on the program. More than 16 million people watched as Dean was "fired" at the end of the series. However, one month later, in real life, Donald Trump "re-hired" Dean to work for him personally. He worked directly for Donald Trump for six years in New York City and then in Los Angeles.
Dean grew up in South Florida and won the U.S. National Debate Championships in Commentary Speaking while in high school. He went on to graduate from Harvard University with honors with a degree in Government.
During his time at Harvard, Dean worked for Rick Davis, who was Sen. John McCain's co-campaign manager in the 2000 and 2008 presidential election campaigns. Dean has been interviewed on NBC's "The Today Show," CNBC's "Power Lunch," Fox News' "Your World with Neil Cavuto," and Dean previously served as a fill-in host for national radio icons Neal Boortz and Herman Cain. For more information, please visit www.AmericaNowRadio.com.
About Premiere Networks
Premiere Networks, Inc., a subsidiary of Clear Channel Communications, syndicates 90 radio programs and services to more than 5,000 radio affiliations and reaches over 190 million listeners weekly. Premiere is the number one audio network in the country and features the following personalities: Rush Limbaugh, Jim Rome, Ryan Seacrest, Glenn Beck, Bob & Tom, Delilah, Steve Harvey, Blair Garner, George Noory, John Boy and Billy, Big Tigger, Sean Hannity, Elvis Duran, Randi Rhodes, Nikki Sixx, Kane, Andy Dean and others. For more information, please visit www.PremiereRadio.com or www.facebook.com/PremiereRadio.