Programming switched on 95.5 FM radio station

Following the elimination of the Peak 98.7 FM radio station earlier this month, Clear Channel has switched programing on 95.5 FM.

The station is now 95.5 the Mountain, rather than Rhythmic AC Eva, the company reports.

The Peak was shut off in early January as KTAR-AM (620) expanded onto its station with a duplicate broadcast of its AM program. Eleven people were laid off with the elimination of the Peak, officials said.

The simulcast of 620 AM began Jan. 6 at10 a.m., with a brief announcement beforehand on the Doug and Wolf show. Arizona Sports 620 AM and 98.7 FM are owned by Bonneville Phoenix.

Clear Channel officials wanted to fill the gap left by the Peak.

“We wanted to bring the Valley a station that is incredibly popular to the audience and works great for clients,” said Steve Geofferies, Clear Channel/Phoenix director of programming and operations.

www.955themountain .com.

Allstate seeks to appoint 75 new agents in Arizona

Allstate Insurance Co. is looking expand in Arizona, with plans to appoint 75 new agents in 2014.

The company is seeking mid-career, mid-level managers who want to own and operate their own business in Arizona, specifically in the Phoenix or Tucson areas. Each new agent typically opens with a minimum of two employees to assist customers. Of the 75 insurance agents, 25 will be agency owners and the remaining 50 licensed sales producers.

Allstate is offering $6,000 to anyone who refers a qualified candidate. The award is payable upon the applicant’s appointment as an Allstate agency owner.

Candidates interested in becoming an Allstate agency owner need a minimum of $50,000 to invest in their business. This money is not a license or franchise fee and does not go to Allstate. Rather, it helps to ensure the agency can successfully fund normal dayto-day costs. Licensed sales producers do not need liquid capital to apply.

For more information, visit allstategoodlifeaz.com or call 877-711-1006.

Parent Allstate Corp. serves roughly 16 million households through its Allstate, Encompass, Esurance and Answer Financial brands and Allstate Financial business segment.