Jones Radio Networks Announces the Return of Karl Southcott as Program Director for Jones Standards

Jones Radio Networks^®, Inc. (JRN), America's leading independent radio programming company, is pleased to announce the return of Karl Southcott as Program Director for Jones Standards.

Southcott returns to JRN after spending part of 2007 as an on-air morning show member for Entercom's KOSI-FM and KALC-FM in Denver. For twelve years, Southcott served as Operations Manager and morning show host for JRN's Music of Your Life (MOYL). With his hands-on approach, Karl helped to expand MOYL's station count from six to well over 170 affiliates nationwide. The format was heard in major markets including Washington DC, Sacramento, Los Angeles and Seattle.

"As PD of Jones Standards, I couldn't be more delighted with the format we're offering. With the latest audience and on-line music testing tools at our fingertips, the Standards format will be alive, will evolve, and will remain true to the roots of Standards radio," said Southcott. "Our on-air hosts are second-to-none, with a real passion for Standards music. It's a perfect marriage of the greatest music ever made, along with best people presenting the genre."

Jones Standards, which launched January 19th, features award winning and veteran radio personalities, including Southcott, who uses the alias Carl Hampton on-air. From an NAB Marconi winner to a National Program Director of the Year recipient, the weekday line-up boasts some of the most renowned talent in the Standards genre.

6:00am - 11:00am ET - Chuck Southcott

11:00am - 4:00pm ET - Jim Raposa

4:00pm - 8:00pm ET - Carl Hampton

8:00pm - 1:00am ET - Scott O'Neil

1:00am - 6:00am ET - Steve Cassidy

Karl Southcott can be reached at 303.784.8743 or ksouthcott@jonesradio.net.

For more information, please visit www.jonesradio.com.