iHeartMedia has announced it has signed “103.5 Kiss-FM” WKSC Chicago and syndicated morning host Christopher ‘Fred’ Frederick to a multi-year extension keeping him with the company through 2030.
“The Fred Show” debuted on WKSC at the start of 2011 after he previously hosted mornings for the company’s “96.1 The Beat” WIBT Charlotte (where he pulled double duty hosting “Fox News Edge” for WCCB-TV in Charlotte) and afternoons at “96.7 Kiss-FM” KHFI Austin. The show entered syndication via Premiere Networks in April 2023 and currently airs on iHeartMedia CHR’s in Norfolk VA, Raleigh NC, Salt Lake City UT, and West Palm Beach FL.
Fred stated, “I’m deeply grateful for the opportunity to continue growing ‘The Fred Show’ in Chicago and across the country with iHeartMedia and Premiere Networks for many years to come. I’m privileged to share a studio with some of the most talented and hardest-working teammates in the business. I’m also grateful to the many incredible people across iHeart who have championed me not just now, but over the past 23 years. Bob, Rich, Julie, Tom, Bernie, Brad, Thea, Adam, Kris and James — your leadership empowers shows like ours to thrive. A heartfelt thanks as well to Paul Anderson at Workhouse Media, whose partnership has helped shape my career in so many meaningful ways.”
iHeartMedia Chicago SVP/Programming James Howard added, “‘The Fred Show’ perfectly embodies what iHeartMedia stands for in connection, authenticity and companionship. Fred and the team have built something special. Their humor, heart and honesty resonate deeply with listeners, which is why the show continues to see remarkable growth across the country.”
