Weigel Broadcasting has announced the appointment of Phil Manicki as the new Program Director of its Soft Oldies “MeTV-FM” network based at 87.7 WRME-LD Chicago.
Manicki spent nearly two decades as afternoon and evening host at Hubbard Classic Rock “97.1 The Drive” WDRV Chicago from its launch in 2001 until 2020. He has also worked on-air in Chicago at 720 WGN, 105.9 WCKG and 97.9 WLUP and serves as station voice at AAA 99.9 WWCT Peoria. Manicki previously held programming roles at WRKU Youngstown OH and WPXC Cape Cod MA and also has worked in Champaign IL, Pittsburgh, and Providence.
He fills the position that had been held by Rick O’Dell until his retirement last October.
MeTV FM, 87.7 FM, (WRME-LP) announces long-time Chicago radio personality Phil Manicki as its new Program Director (PD). As PD, Manicki will focus on format development, brand management and work with the station team for creation of cross-platform content, ideas and initiatives.
Chicago born and bred, Manicki takes over MeTV FM after 25 years as an on-air personality at several Chicago top radio stations. He was part of the first on-air team at WDRV (The Drive) in 2001 and worked at the station for 21 years. Manicki’s resume reads like a list of the top Chicago radio stations: WLUP (The Loop), WGN and WCKG. He also has programmed stations in Champaign, IL, Peoria, IL, Youngstown, OH and Cape Cod and is an accomplished voice-over artist.
“Thanks to Weigel Broadcasting for creating the coolest radio station in Chicago,” Manicki said. “I’m excited to join the incredible team at MeTV FM following fellow WPGU alumni, Rick O’Dell to write the next chapter in the station’s story.”
“We are thrilled to welcome Phil to the MeTV FM team,” said Neal Sabin, Vice Chairman of Weigel Broadcasting Co. “With his extensive knowledge of music and Chicago radio, I’m confident he will grow our memorable and timeless music brand. MeTV FM continues to be “hopelessly devoted” to playing favorite hits from the ‘60’s, 70’s and 80’s.”
MeTV FM has its own niche in Chicago radio with a unique blend of memorable, timeless and classic pop music harking from the 1960s through 1980s. MeTV FM airs in Chicago on 87.7 FM, with affiliate stations across the country. MeTV FM is also available on the Audacy app (https://www.audacy.com/stations/metvmusic) and Alexa and Google.
