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Connoisseur Media’s radio stations in Connecticut recently received three NAB Marconi Radio Awards nominations.  99.1 PLR (WPLR-FM) received a sixth consecutive nomination for Rock Station of the Year, and STAR 99.9 (WEZN-FM) received a nomination for AC Station of the Year.  Chaz and AJ, heard locally on both 99.1 PLR and 95.9 THE FOX (WFOX-FM) […]

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Cross cluster changes are refreshing Connoisseur Media Connecticut's six stations in on-air, video, and production.

Connecticut’s popular morning radio team, Chaz and AJ, celebrate 20 years hosting morning drive on 99.1 PLR.  They joined WPLR in the winter of 2003 and immediately became a ratings success. Chaz had worked at night for the station years prior and AJ transferred over from Long Island. The duo quickly made a name for […]

The WPLR, New Haven morning team of “Chaz and AJ” is celebrating its 20th anniversary hosting their program. Connoisseur Media says, “Chaz and AJ joined WPLR in the winter of 2003 and immediately became a ratings success. Chaz had worked at night for the station years prior and AJ transferred over from Long Island. The…

CONNOISSEUR MEDIA Rock WPLR (99.1 PLR)/NEW HAVEN, CT will turn 50 years old this THURSDAY, APRIL 29th and will celebrate this weekend honoring the music and personalities that have been part of the station since 1971.  “There are so few stations in the country that have kept the same format for this long,” said VP/Programming KEITH DAKIN. “PLR’s longevity and success is truly a testament to the ongoing power of local rock radio”. At 7a (ET) this ...