One of Florida’s longest-running morning partnerships is now waking up listeners in North Carolina. After building a loyal audience on Sarasota’s WSRZ, David Jones and Meredith Michaels have officially expanded their show to Adult Contemporary, taking over mornings on Mix 99.5 (WMAG) in Greensboro. The move represents more than a market change—it’s another example of broadcasters leaning on proven personalities with established chemistry instead of starting from scratch.
David & Meredith have shared the morning spotlight since 2017, combining Jones’ decades of experience in the Sarasota market with Michaels’ engaging, community-focused style. Jones has been a fixture on the station since the late 1980s, while Michaels joined the team after spending time in the Tampa market. Their arrival gives WMAG an experienced tandem with years of working together rather than a newly assembled morning show.
The change also marks a new chapter for Mix 99.5 following the departure of Hannah Tyler earlier this summer. Instead of rebuilding locally, iHeartMedia is importing a show that has already demonstrated longevity and consistency—an increasingly common strategy as companies look to maximize successful talent across multiple markets.
For the Greensboro audience, the challenge now becomes whether a show that resonated along Florida’s Gulf Coast can create the same connection in the Piedmont Triad. Morning radio remains one of broadcasting’s most relationship-driven dayparts, and success will depend less on geography than on whether listeners feel the hosts become part of their daily routine.
On The Dial: This isn’t simply another talent move—it’s another sign that radio companies are increasingly treating successful morning shows as scalable brands rather than market-specific products. As competition for listeners continues to intensify, don’t be surprised to see more stations look beyond their own city limits in search of their next winning morning team.
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