Plant Riverside District, Cumulus Media and Savannah State University are pleased to announce the launch of District Live Radio.
It’s a new state-of-the-art broadcasting studio located at 400 W. River Street. Cumulus Media and Savannah State University are both broadcasting live from the new 105-square-foot studio. The Atlantic Building at the JW Marriott Savannah Plant Riverside District houses the studio.
“District Live Radio is part of our vision to offer a complete multimedia experience. Live performances by top artists at District Live add to the full-service broadcast studio. Artists can do radio or podcast interviews on-site,” said Tyler Gray, Director of Entertainment at JW Marriott Savannah Plant Riverside District. “Our new studio features oversized street-level windows. The public can observe daily live broadcasts. The studio boasts offers the highest quality digital equipment to provide an exceptional listening experience. Best of all, it will offer a wide range of music, from classic rock and country music to jazz and gospel. There truly is something for everyone.”
Cumulus Media is broadcasting live I-95 and KIX 96 shows Thursdays through Saturdays.
The station offers a selection of rock and country hits. Additional shows, podcasts and special events will also be broadcast throughout the year.
“This is an extremely exciting opportunity and quite a nod to the past,” said Eric Mastel, Regional Vice President and Market Manager at Cumulus Media. “Radio stations used to be located on a city’s Main Street, with windows looking into the studios that allow listeners to watch the ‘magic’ of radio. Plus, it’s always fun to be in the middle of it all. Having a broadcast location at Plant Riverside District allows us to interact with our listeners on a very intimate level, while producing entertainment and music for locals and tourists alike.”
WHCJ (90.3 FM), the official Savannah State University radio station, broadcasts live from the District Live Radio studio on Mondays and Tuesdays.
The station airs a mix of jazz, reggae, gospel, blues, hip hop, soul, Latin and African music. The university welcomes the opportunity for heightened visibility downtown. This increased exposure helps college students pursuing broadcasting careers.
“Broadcasting live from Plant Riverside District is appealing for Savannah State University. It provides another platform to engage our listenership. Thus, it acquaints those unfamiliar with the university and WHCJ with a diverse listening experience,” said Sametria R. McFall, Ph.D., MPA, Interim Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs at Savannah State University. “Savannah State is excited about this partnership, and we look forward to engaging the community through this new broadcasting space.”