KROQ is back on Top. . . Klein/Ally are here to explain how they took over L.A.'s mornings!

About this episode

Evan Lovett interviews Kevin Klein and Ally Johnson about their successful revival of KROQ in L.A.

KROQ was an L.A. institution for decades, but they hit rock bottom a decade ago, plummeting to 23rd in the ratings. But thanks to Kevin Klein & Ally Johnson, KROQ is back on top as a purveyor of culture & great music in L.A. We talk to Klein/Ally about their origin stories, how they dealt with years of near-failure, and what the secret was to the station's miraculous turnaround.

People in this episode

Host: Evan Lovett

Guests: Kevin Klein, Ally Johnson

Topics covered

• radio
• music
• culture
• L.A.
• media
• turnaround

Keywords

• KROQ
• Kevin Klein
• Ally Johnson
• L.A. radio
• music culture
• ratings turnaround
• media

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: KROQ

Places: L.A.

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