{"id":27152,"date":"2026-01-21T12:16:56","date_gmt":"2026-01-21T17:16:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.compassmedianetworks.com\/?p=27152"},"modified":"2026-01-21T12:21:13","modified_gmt":"2026-01-21T17:21:13","slug":"dede-in-the-morning-starts-2026-with-new-affiliate-growth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.compassmedianetworks.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/21\/dede-in-the-morning-starts-2026-with-new-affiliate-growth\/","title":{"rendered":"DeDe in the Morning Starts 2026 with New Affiliate Growth"},"content":{"rendered":"

DALLAS, TX \u2013 January 21, 2026<\/strong> DeDe in the Morning<\/em>, the nationally syndicated, top-rated Urban morning show hosted by Radio Hall of Famer DeDe McGuire, begins 2026 with strong momentum, with the addition of five new affiliates to its growing national lineup.<\/p>\n

Joining the DeDe in the Morning<\/em> family are WHJX-FM, Hot 106.5 (Jacksonville, FL) owned by Cox Media Group; WDLD-FM, Live 96.7 (Hagerstown, MD) owned by Connoisseur Media; WQKS-HD2, STREAMZ 100.5 ( Montgomery, AL) owned by Bluewater Broadcasting, WCDW-HD3, Hot 92.9<\/a> (Binghamton, NY) owned by Equinox Broadcasting, and WHGM SOUL 1330 AM<\/a> \/ 100.1 FM (Havre de Grace, MD) owned by K Baldwin Media One.<\/p>\n

These new affiliations highlight the show’s sustained ratings success, cultural relevance, and strong loyalty across diverse markets. DeDe in the Morning<\/em> continues to attract stations seeking a proven morning show that delivers humor, inspiration, celebrity access, and authentic conversation.<\/p>\n

DeDe\u2019s connection with her audience is unmatched,\u201d said DJ Fresh, Program Director of STREAMZ 100.5 Montgomery. \u201cWe are so pleased to have DeDe on STREAMZ 100.5<\/a>. DeDe is a pro who knows how to engage listeners and perform consistently in competitive morning drive environments.\u201d<\/p>\n

Mike Shriver, OM of Live 96.7<\/a> in Hagerstown MD added, \u201cDeDe in the Morning brings the perfect balance of energy, laughs, real talk, and audience interaction to Live 96.7. Shout out to the Boys for all they add to the show. Especially JJ and his I’ll Be Damned<\/em> segments.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s an amazing feeling to know that more cities are choosing to start their mornings with us,\u201d said DeDe McGuire. \u201cAdding five new stations means more laughs, more love, and more fun \u2014and I couldn\u2019t be more excited to grow with our listeners nationwide.\u201d<\/p>\n

In Jacksonville, DeDe in the Morning<\/em> is now heard on two Cox Media stations. Elroy Smith, Director of Urban Content at Cox Media Group and Program Director of HOT 106.5<\/a> and Power 106.1<\/a>, called the move historic for the market. \u201cAiring the same morning show on two urban frequencies is unprecedented in Jacksonville,\u201d Smith said. \u201cPower 106.1 continues to serve hip-hop listeners, while HOT 106.5 introduces the show to an R&B audience.\u201d<\/p>\n

Hosted by DeDe McGuire alongside her on-air team, DeDe in the Morning<\/em> blends entertainment, lifestyle content, and motivational moments that resonate with listeners nationwide. The show\u2019s reach is further amplified by DeDe\u2019s strong social media presence and digital engagement. The show recently completed a national promotion across all 85 affiliates for a spot on the Maxwell Urban Hang Cruise<\/strong><\/a>, with the winning entry coming from WJMR, Milwaukee.<\/p>\n

To find out how to add DeDe in the Morning<\/strong><\/em><\/a> to your station, contact: NAbramson@compassmedianetworks.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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ABOUT DEDE IN THE MORNING:<\/span>
\nBroadcasting from the world-famous K104 studios in Dallas and produced by SBG Content Factory, DeDe in the Morning airs Monday \u2013 Friday, 5 AM \u2013 10 AM EST. DeDe McGuire leads an all-star cast including comedian JJ from The Sipp, TV personality J-Kruz, and hip-hop enthusiast Tre G. Traci Thomas serves as Head Producer and Show Producer, with David Carter as National Producer and Technical Director. George \u201cGeo\u201d Cook leads as Head of Content and General Manager.<\/span><\/p>\n

ABOUT DEDE MCGUIRE:<\/span>
\nAs a newly inducted member of the Radio Hall of Fame DeDe McGuire is a media powerhouse. DeDe McGuire has been the host of DeDe in the Morning since 2013 on K104 in Dallas. She previously co-hosted the nationally syndicated Doug Banks Show and has made appearances on CNN, FOX, Oxygen, and BET. Beyond radio, DeDe is a philanthropist, community activist, mentor, and volunteer.<\/span><\/p>\n

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DeDe in the Morning, the nationally syndicated, top-rated Urban morning show hosted by Radio Hall of Famer DeDe McGuire, begins 2026 with strong momentum, with the addition of five new affiliates to its growing national lineup. Joining the DeDe in the Morning family are WHJX-FM, Hot 106.5 (Jacksonville, FL) owned by Cox Media Group; WDLD-FM, Live 96.7 (Hagerstown, MD) owned by Connoisseur Media; WQKS-HD2, STREAMZ 100.5 ( Montgomery, AL) owned by Bluewater Broadcasting, WCDW-HD3, Hot 92.9 (Binghamton, NY) owned by Equinox Broadcasting, and WHGM SOUL 1330 AM \/ 100.1 FM (Havre de Grace, MD) owned by K Baldwin Media One.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":27156,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[65],"tags":[],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.compassmedianetworks.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/27152"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.compassmedianetworks.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.compassmedianetworks.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.compassmedianetworks.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.compassmedianetworks.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=27152"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.compassmedianetworks.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/27152\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":27157,"href":"https:\/\/www.compassmedianetworks.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/27152\/revisions\/27157"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.compassmedianetworks.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/27156"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.compassmedianetworks.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=27152"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.compassmedianetworks.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=27152"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.compassmedianetworks.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=27152"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}