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7/9: Porsche Foxx starts again today
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
V-103’s Porsche Foxx “is back to rock the box” today after a two-and-a-half year involuntary break.
Foxx, nee Stephanie Calhoun, was arrested for a DUI and marijuana possession in December 2004. She initially denied to the AJC she did anything wrong, was subsequently fired by V-103, then pled guilty, agreeing to rehab, a fine and a three-year probation. She laid low for awhile, then announced her return a few weeks ago. She showed penance, saying she has learned a lot, is drug and alcohol free and plans to work hard again on community-service projects.
Foxx was enormously popular while she was on in afternoons over six-plus years, but her departure enabled V-103 to grab Ryan Cameron away from Hot 107.9. Under the current lineup, including Frank and Wanda and Greg Street, V-103 has held on to its solid No. 1 spot in key ratings demographics. But V-103 has been fishing for a mid-day personality with the stature of the rest of its lineup. Management dumped Magic Man after several years of solid work (he has since moved to Grown Folks 102.5) but he never achieved that A list-level power.
V-103 gave Osei the Dark Secret a chance just over a year ago. Osei did fine ratings wise, but clearly, management was seeking an additional female voice and went back to Foxx, who had not found an on-air DJ job during her recovery.
The station, despite plenty of competition, now has a superstar-laden lineup, a virtually impregnable wall of personalities.
But Yalanda Lattimore, editor of urban news site dryerbuzz.com, said she feels V-103 is actually playing it too safe and could use younger, fresher personalities. Do you agree?
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By Carlos
July 9, 2007 3:47 PM | Link to this
I feel they could use younger, fresher personalities but like the old saying goes if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. V-103 appeals to a broad audience while Hot 107 is more geared toward a black younger crowd. Although I think out of the morning (Frank & Wanda), mid-afternoon (Porsche Foxx), afternoon (Ryan Cameron), and evening (Greg Street) crew; it is Frank & Wanda which will get the axe first. Eventually their tired routine will lag in ratings and will drop in popularity. And how long can Frank still go clubbing, what is he almost 45 or something. Geez
By THE TRUTH
July 13, 2007 11:57 AM | Link to this
UNBAWEAVABLE, HO WE GO AGAIN
By Ms J
July 19, 2007 5:16 PM | Link to this
All the talent in Atl and the step backwards! I stop listening I am back to 107.9.