Phil Boyce
Encyclopedia
Phil Boyce is an American
program director
for Talk Radio Network
. He had previously served in the same capacity for NewsTalkRadio WABC (AM)
in New York City
, as well Vice President of news/talk programming for ABC Radio.
and The Mark Levin
Show. Boyce handled programming at all ABC Radio news/talk stations, including KABC-AM in Los Angeles, WLS-AM in Chicago
and WMAL-AM in Washington, D.C.
He reported to general manager Timothy McCarthy at WABC, as well as to Mitch Dolan, president of the ABC Radio Station Group on the corporate level.
In 2009, Boyce joined TRN, transforming the network from one that specialized in à la carte
syndication to a straight 24-hour network. Boyce launched programs such as America's Morning News (a show hosted by Melanie Morgan
, who was well known for her time at ABC-owned KSFO), while dropping weaker programs such as Tammy Bruce
. In contrast to trying to sell individual shows, under Boyce, TRN has been offering its entire lineup to single stations, such as KDXE
, which carries exclusively TRN programming. The Masters family are the owners and operators of TRN.
Boyce was raised in Pueblo, Colorado
.
United States
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program director
Program director
In service industries, such as education, a program director or programme director researches, plans, develops and implements one or more of the firm's professional services...
for Talk Radio Network
Talk Radio Network
Talk Radio Network is an American radio network providing talk radio programming, with an emphasis on conservative talk on weekdays and variety/general interest talk radio on weekends. Some of the most recognizable personalities in American radio, such as Laura Ingraham and Michael Savage, are...
. He had previously served in the same capacity for NewsTalkRadio WABC (AM)
WABC (AM)
WABC , known as "NewsTalkRadio 77 WABC" is a radio station in New York City. Owned by the broadcasting division of Cumulus Media, the station broadcasts on a clear channel and is the flagship station of Cumulus Media Networks...
in New York City
New York City
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, as well Vice President of news/talk programming for ABC Radio.
Overview
Boyce programmed WABC Radio programs as well as nationally syndicated ABC Radio shows, including The Sean Hannity ShowThe Sean Hannity Show
The Sean Hannity Show is a talk radio show hosted by Sean Hannity on Citadel Media and Premiere Radio Networks. The program is broadcast live every weekday, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m...
and The Mark Levin
Mark Levin
Mark Reed Levin is a lawyer, author and the host of American syndicated radio show The Mark Levin Show. Levin served in the cabinet of President Ronald Reagan and was a chief of staff for Attorney General Edwin Meese...
Show. Boyce handled programming at all ABC Radio news/talk stations, including KABC-AM in Los Angeles, WLS-AM in Chicago
Chicago
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and WMAL-AM in Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.
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He reported to general manager Timothy McCarthy at WABC, as well as to Mitch Dolan, president of the ABC Radio Station Group on the corporate level.
In 2009, Boyce joined TRN, transforming the network from one that specialized in à la carte
À la carte
À la carte is a French language loan phrase meaning "according to the menu", and used in* A reference to a menu of items priced and ordered separately, i.e. the usual operation of restaurants * To order an item from the menu on its own, e.g...
syndication to a straight 24-hour network. Boyce launched programs such as America's Morning News (a show hosted by Melanie Morgan
Melanie Morgan
Melanie Morgan is an American radio personality. She was formerly a host at KSFO in San Francisco where her husband, Jack Swanson, was the General Manager. She was recently laid off due to budget cutbacks and declining ad revenue. She has also previously worked as a reporter for KGO-TV in San...
, who was well known for her time at ABC-owned KSFO), while dropping weaker programs such as Tammy Bruce
Tammy Bruce
Tammy Bruce is an American radio host, author, and political commentator. Her nationally-syndicated talk show, The Tammy Bruce Show, airs live weekdays from 11am-1pm Pacific time online via ....
. In contrast to trying to sell individual shows, under Boyce, TRN has been offering its entire lineup to single stations, such as KDXE
KDXE
KDXE is a radio station broadcasting a talk radio format. Licensed to North Little Rock, Arkansas, USA, it serves the Little Rock area...
, which carries exclusively TRN programming. The Masters family are the owners and operators of TRN.
Boyce was raised in Pueblo, Colorado
Colorado
Colorado is a U.S. state that encompasses much of the Rocky Mountains as well as the northeastern portion of the Colorado Plateau and the western edge of the Great Plains...
.
Career beginnings
- WKYWKYWKY is a radio station located in Oklahoma City and is under ownership of Cumulus Media.WKY is the oldest radio station in Oklahoma, the 28th-oldest in the nation and the third-oldest west of the Mississippi River...
-AM, Oklahoma City - KFELKFELKFEL is a radio station broadcasting a Catholic radio format. Licensed to Pueblo, Colorado, USA, it serves the Colorado Springs area. The station is currently owned by Kansas City Catholic Network, Inc....
-AM, Pueblo, CO - KDZA-FM, Pueblo, CO
- KVMN-FM, Pueblo, CO
Vice president for news/talk
- KGO, San Francisco
- KSFO, San Francisco
- KABC, Los Angeles
- WBAP, Dallas
- WLS, Chicago
WABC Radio timeline
- April 1995 — Joins WABC Radio as program director, replacing John Mainelli.
- 1996 — Creates WABC’s morning team of Curtis SliwaCurtis SliwaCurtis Sliwa is an American anti-crime activist, founder and CEO of the Guardian Angels, and radio talk show host and media personality.-Guardian Angels:...
and Ron KubyRon KubyRonald L. Kuby is a criminal defense and civil rights lawyer, radio talk show host and TV commentator. He has hosted radio programs on WABC Radio in New York and Air America Radio.-Beginnings:...
. - 1997 — Boyce hires Sean HannitySean HannitySean Hannity is an American radio and television host, author, and conservative political commentator. He is the host of The Sean Hannity Show, a nationally syndicated talk radio show that airs throughout the United States on Premiere Radio Networks. Hannity also hosts a cable news show, Hannity,...
, then moves him to PM drive-time in 1998. - March 11, 2005 — Promoted to vice president of programming for ABC Radio's news/talk stations, while keeping his title as operations manager and program director at WABC Radio.
- November 2004 — Brings back Coast to Coast AM to the overnight shift.
- December 2005 — Brings back the oldiesOldiesOldies is a term commonly used to describe a radio format that concentrates on music from a period of about 15 to 55 years before the present day....
to WABC on Saturday nights with Saturday Night OldiesSaturday Night OldiesSaturday Night Oldies is a Saturday night music and talk show on WABC Radio in New York City.-History of the Radio Program:WABC Radio played rock and roll from 1960 until May 10, 1982, before changing to a talk radio format...
. - October 9, 2008 — last day at WABC-AM and ABC Radio.
Radio industry honors
- Radio InkRadio InkRadio Ink is a radio broadcasting industry trade magazine owned by Streamline Publishing. Radio Ink serves the management community of the radio industry in the United States and in 43 Countries worldwide...
Magazine's top ten Major Market Program Directors in America for 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 - Radio and Records Industry Achievement Award for News/Talk Program Director of the Year for 2003
- WABC selected as Radio and Records top News/Talk Station of the Year for 2003
- WABC selected as Legendary Station of the Year by the National Association of BroadcastersNational Association of BroadcastersThe National Association of Broadcasters is a trade association, workers union, and lobby group representing the interests of for-profit, over-the-air radio and television broadcasters in the United States...
for 2004 - Radio and Records Magazine News/Talk Programmer of the Year, 2004 and 2005