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Will & Woody's reign,
Extended through to '26,
KIIS keeps the flame.
KIIS Network renews contract with Will & Woody until 2026
Popular radio duo Will McMahon and Woody Whitelaw have extended their contract with The KIIS Network for another three years, taking their tenure through to the end of 2026.
The pair, who first joined KIIS in 2018, have seen considerable success, including achieving the #1 National Drive Show multiple times in 2023.
Will & Woody are known for their candid discussions on mental health issues, leading to the creation of movements such as the 'Share My Mood' app in 2021, which later evolved into 'Share My Food' in 2022. Their show is also recognised for its humour, high-stakes stunts, and interviews.
Over the past year, the show has featured a live show at the Adelaide Fringe Festival, a game with US superstar Joe Jonas, and the creation of a barbershop quartet for Movember.
Since its inception as a national drive show on the KIIS Network, the show has expanded its reach via syndication on 42 stations across the country and now speaks to 1.674 million people each week. The duo's candid connection with audiences has also made them highly sought after by advertisers.
"Admittedly, I still have a bit of imposter syndrome about this job. Certainly, when I consider the other people we compete against; people we used to listen to ourselves as kids. But the truth is, it will be nine years of drive radio when this next deal finishes. So even if I feel a bit unworthy, the support and confidence has never waned from KIIS. I love Woody, our team, and our listeners, and so I will forever be grateful to the network for making me an imposter, in what is now, an epic life." said McMahon.
Whitelaw added, "Did we re-sign?! Awesome!! In all seriousness, the idea that I have three more years of getting to spend my afternoons shooting the breeze with my best mate is a dream that I’m excited to keep living."
ARN’s National Content Director, Duncan Campbell, expressed his confidence in the duo, "Will & Woody’s vibrancy is so contagious that it is really a no brainer as to why they have become so synonymous with the KIIS brand. Their candour and genuine friendship are why they continue to connect with audiences nation-wide and the country has continued to fall in love with them since 2018 when they first joined our network," he said.
"The past 12 months have been monumental for the boys both personally and professionally, from having their first children [not with each other, to be clear] to reaching the #1 National Drive Show in 2023, and we look forward to continuing to be a part of their journey as we invest in our shared future."
Listeners can tune into Will & Woody on KIIS 1065, KIIS 101.1, KIIS 97.3 and Mix102.3 from 4-6 PM, on 96FM from 5-6 pm, or via the free iHeartRadio app.
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