Strong Affiliate Growth Continues as Dana Cortez Show Delivers Highest Ratings in 14-Books for Alpha Media, San Antonio
PHOENIX, Ariz. (September 25, 2019) – Skyview Networks announced today the addition of the first top 15 market affiliate for The Dana Cortez Show. Riviera Broadcast Group’s KKFR-FM joins the lineup, beginning October 14, 2019. Fueled by her strong connection to females, Millennials and the Latin X audience, The Dana Cortez Show has proven an explosive revenue and ratings driver in the year since becoming the first nationally syndicated morning show hosted by a Latina. In San Antonio, The Dana Cortez Show recently delivered a 14-book high and is credited with putting $1,000,000 on the books since its launch in Q3, 2018.
“I am excited to announce The Dana Cortez Show as KKFR’s new morning team,” said Complex, Program Director and Music Director for Riviera Broadcasting’s KKFR-FM. “Not only is this group entertaining and very talented, but each of them brings a unique perspective to the show and I am confident that they will quickly earn listener loyalty in Phoenix.”
The show’s momentum is attributed to its unique take on pop culture, custom benchmarks and Dana Cortez’s relatability to female audiences and has resulted in ratings increases among women 18-34 on Portland’s KWEE, Albuquerque’s KKSS-FM and San Antonio’s KTFM.
“In a few short months, The Dana Cortez Show has captured the attention of programmers seeking a syndicated show that sounds local, embraces radio fundamentals and creates immediate connections with its audience. The affiliates and advertising community’s response to Dana along with co-hosts DJ Automatic and Anthony A. has been phenomenal,” said Steve Jones, President/COO of Skyview Networks.
“Our story and the success of The Dana Cortez Show is different,” said Dana Cortez, host of The Dana Cortez Show. “Everywhere we’ve been, our show has outperformed its predecessor. The ratings performance is just the beginning.”
The Dana Cortez Show, known for its successful track record in all markets, features a dynamic ensemble cast led by Dana Cortez herself, one of radio’s fastest rising stars and one of the first Latinas to host a nationally syndicated show. In addition to Cortez, the cast includes DJ Automatic, her executive producer and husband, and comedian Anthony Almanzar, their best friend.
For more information about The Dana Cortez Show and affiliation, visit skyviewnetworks.com/dana-cortez-show.
About The Dana Cortez Show
In 2018, Dana Cortez became the first Latina to host a syndicated morning drive radio show. As the lead of a male-dominated cast with executive producer and husband, DJ Automatic, and their best friend, comedian Anthony Almanzar, Dana is the voice of her listeners. The Dana Cortez Show has established a track record for ratings and revenue generation, consistently outperforming its predecessors. It thrives on providing listeners exclusive behind-the-scenes access to their favorite stars, whether it’s Dana on the red carpet at The Oscars or exclusive interviews with the Migos or Chance The Rapper. The Dana Cortez Show can be heard across the country, on radio stations including KKFR – Phoenix, KWEE – Portland, KTFM – San Antonio, KKSS – Albuquerque, KMJR – Palm Springs and many more.
About Skyview Networks
Skyview Networks is a broadcast technology and national network sales solution company serving over 5,000 radio stations reaching 113 million listeners weekly. Skyview Networks provides services to ABC Radio, CBS Audio, professional and collegiate sports organizations and two state news networks. Founded in 1995, Skyview is based in Scottsdale, Arizona and focuses on providing best-in-class services that include satellite and IP distribution, full network automation, inventory management systems and network audio sales. For more information, visit skyviewnetworks.com and follow @SkyviewNetworks.
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