Alli Simpson Named Radio Disney’s Youth Engagement Officer

ALLI SIMPSON NAMED RADIO DISNEY’S “YOUTH ENGAGEMENT OFFICER”

UPCOMING INTERVIEWS WITH JAMES BAY, BØRNS, THE VAMPS

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GIGI HADID AND MORE!

“Alli is able to connect with everyone she meets thanks to her genuine warmth and charisma: that is very clear not only while being interviewed by her, but also when listening to her on-air. She’s an incredible & relatable voice for the young generation to be listening to and she will no doubt grow with her audience. I wouldn’t be surprised if Alli becomes a household-name radio/tv host.” – GIGI HADID

Los Angeles, CA – February 2, 2016 – After a successful first year hosting “The Alli Simpson Show” on Radio Disney, Alli Simpson will take on a new and larger role as Radio Disney’s “Youth Engagement Officer.” With this new role, Alli will help inform and liaise with Radio Disney regarding the topics, trends and challenges relevant to today’s youth, create meaningful interactions with them and ensure their voice is heard and valued in its fullest capacity across all Radio Disney platforms.

At only 17, Alli is the youngest nationally syndicated radio host ever reaching over 20 million listeners a week and has interviewed some of the biggest names in entertainment including Justin Bieber, Gwen Stefani, Nick Jonas, Gigi Hadid and Selena Gomez. Alli was also the first U.S. DJ to play OMI’s smash hit “Cheerleader” on Radio Disney, which she featured in her international hits segment after hearing the song in Australia while visiting friends at home. PRESS HERE to listen to past interviews on the Alli Simpson app.

“I’m truly honored to be named Radio Disney’s ‘Youth Engagement Officer’ as it allows me to weigh in on the conversations that today’s youth are having,” says Alli Simpson. “Radio Disney is the voice of the upcoming generation and to be a part of that team is really exciting.”

“The Alli Simpson Show” has not only been renewed for a second year on Radio Disney but the popular fashion and lifestyle show will be extended to become a three hour block on Fridays from 7:00–10:00 PM PST. Her upcoming guests include James Bay (February 5), who has received a GRAMMY nomination for Best New Artist and is slated to perform at the upcoming ceremony, BØRNS, YouTube sensation Lauren Elizabeth, The Vamps and more.

In addition to interviewing high profile guests, Alli will continue to connect with her listeners by offering advice to callers on subjects like fashion and relationships. “The Alli Simpson Show” on Radio Disney can be heard on Sirius/XM, TuneIn Radio, Aha Radio, and the Radio Disney app, among other platforms. A weekly, stand-alone stream of the “The Alli Simpson Show” is also available on the iHeartRadio and iHeartFamily apps.

The Australian-born entrepreneur is a multi-talented entertainment personality and artist who got her start using YouTube by posting vlogs, beauty videos, interviews and cover songs. The relatable video content draws fans from around the world and her YouTube page currently has over 50 million views. She has also released four singles on iTunes through her independent record label So Alli Records as well as three music videos which have garnered 27 million views. It is Alli’s genuine and down to earth personality seen throughout all her many endeavors that makes her accessible, bridging the gap between celebrity and fans. She develops real connections and conversations online with fans as well as through her radio show making for a truly unique experience.