In a well timed spoiler announcement, ARN has named Derek ‘DB’ Bargwanna to program KIIS 106.5 next year.
As predicted a while ago, and alluded to in our recent chat with Ciaran Davis, Bargwanna, the former SCA Content Director, who is close to Kyle and Jackie, has been confirmed as the KIIS Content Director for next year.
The production team behind Kyle & Jackie O’s new show are:
• Simon Greally – Executive Producer
• Dan ‘Boz’ Bozykowski – Audio Producer
• Current 1065 Producers Minnie Cummins and Abigail Benaud
• Rounding out the team will be an online and social media manager who is yet to be appointed
ARN’s National Content Director Duncan Campbell says, “These appointments are the next step in ensuring the all-new KIIS 1065 Kyle & Jackie O Show is set up for success in 2014 Each of these people are proven professionals. Derek’s track record in producing the #1FM show in Sydney speaks for itself. He’s one of the most dynamic, creative and driven content directors in Australia today.
“Simon and Dan’s experience with Kyle and Jackie will enhance our existing producing team of Minnie and Abigail, who each bring a fresh, new energy. We’re building a station specifically for Sydney that will be cheeky and fun, and reflect the best that Sydney has to offer. Having one of the best teams in radio behind the launch of our new station is critical to achieving our goals for the new year.”
Kyle & Jackie O begin on Sydney’s KIIS 1065 Breakfast on January 20. From 6pm each weeknight The Kyle & Jackie O Hour will also broadcast to the ARN
markets of Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Adelaide.