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Ben Campbell of “Ben and Brian” returns to Phoenix

By Charlotte Shaff on December 19th, 2007 In Media

>> Update from AZ Central - 12/19 12pm: Tim & Willy leaving KNIX

I had GMAZ on this morning and heard Tara Hitchcock ask Tim and Willy about a rumor they were leaving. They wouldn’t say anything…but this may be a good clue!

Ben Campbell of “Ben and Brian” returns to Phoenix for Mornings on the market’s leading Country station

December 19, 2007

Clear Channel Radio/Phoenix Vice-President and Market Manager Joe Puglise announced today that Ben Campbell, the comedic mind behind the highly acclaimed “Ben and Brian Morning Show” will join the staff of KNIX-FM as morning show co-host.

“KNIX is a storied and legacy brand in both this market and entire nation, and its call letters conjure images of excellence that transcend the format. With our most sincere thanks and appreciation to our previous morning tandem that has decided to pursue other options, we could not be more excited to return Ben Campbell to his rightful home – doing mornings on the top rated country station in Phoenix. He left town six years ago on top of the Phoenix country music mountain, and he returns, ironically, in a similar fashion” said Puglise.

Ben co-hosted the outrageously popular “Ben and Brian Morning Show” on KMLE-FM, Phoenix, from 1998 to 2001 before moving to Washington D.C to wake up the nation’s capital on WMZQ-FM. He and his family returned to Arizona earlier this year to reestablish their Valley roots and seek out his next adventure in radio.

Campbell admits, “There’s nothing cooler than getting to do what you love for a living, but getting the opportunity to do it again in this city, on KNIX, is as good as it gets. Thank you Santa Claus!”

A master impressionist, Campbell enjoys letting his listeners in on the fun, whether by “punking” celebrities, writing and performing clever song parodies, or landing in the middle of hot topics by impersonating politicians, entertainers, and athletes. Anyone enjoying their 15 minutes of fame is fair game for Ben’s uncanny impressions.

While in Washington, Ben also co-hosted the weekly “Ben & Brian’s Big Top 20 Countdown” for Premiere Radio Networks, heard on over 100 radio stations across the US and Canada. Campbell will begin waking up the Valley with great country music and his award-winning sense of humor on KNIX on January, 7th 2008.

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