Dick O’Neil Named Vice President/General Manager of Entercom Gainesville-Ocala
BALA CYNWYD, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Entercom Communications Corp. (NYSE:ETM) today announced that Dick O’Neil has been named Vice President/General Manager of its two radio stations in Gainesville, Florida (WKTK-FM and WSKY-FM), effective immediately.
A 30 year radio broadcasting veteran, O’Neil served most recently as the General Sales Manager of Entercom Gainesville. He has also served as Program Director of WKTK-FM in Gainesville.
“We are delighted to promote Dick to lead our Gainesville stations,” said Michael Doyle, Regional Vice-President. “His experience as both a Sales Manager and a Program Director makes him uniquely qualified to lead our team in the new integrated marketing world,” continued Doyle, “and I am excited to promote Dick from within the ranks of the most talented people in our business.”
“After 7 years with Entercom, it is exciting for me to get this opportunity,” said O’Neil. “I look forward to working closely with our staff and our customers to create customized, integrated marketing solutions for the businesses of Gainesville and Ocala.”
About Entercom Communications
Entercom Communications Corp. (NYSE:ETM) is one of the five largest radio broadcasting companies in the United States, with a nationwide portfolio of 110 stations in 23 markets, including San Francisco, Boston, Seattle, Denver, Portland, Sacramento and Kansas City.
Known for developing unique and highly successful, locally programmed stations, Entercom is home to some of radio’s most distinguished brands and compelling personalities. The company is also the radio broadcast partner of the Boston Red Sox, Boston Celtics, Kansas City Royals, New Orleans Saints and Buffalo Sabres.
Entercom focuses on creating effective integrated marketing solutions for its customers that incorporate the company’s audio, digital and experiential assets. Additionally, the company has a long-standing commitment to responsible corporate citizenship and environmental stewardship. Entercom stations play a vital, hands-on role in improving their communities, providing over $100 million in annual support for local charitable organizations.
The company’s radio stations have received numerous awards, including multiple Edward R. Murrow Awards for excellence in broadcast journalism and National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Marconi Awards for excellence in radio broadcasting. In 2007, Forbes magazine named Entercom one of America’s “Most Trustworthy Companies.”
For more information, please visit www.entercom.com.
