Posted by chicagomedia.org on October 21, 2008 at 09:30:12:
DOM THEODORE will take on the roles of VP/Programming for CBS RADIO’s six DETROIT stations, as well as VP/CHR Programming for the Company.
The announcement was made jointly today by DETROIT SVP/Market Manager DEBBIE KENYON and SVP/Programming GREG STRASSELL.
As VP/Programming for CBS RADIO/DETROIT, THEODORE will oversee Sports WXYT-A/F, News WWJ-A, Country WYCD, Oldies WOMC and Smooth Jazz WVMV, and will run the day to day programming efforts of WOMC and WVMV. Additionally, he will supervise the company’s Top 40 offerings throughout the country, including its HD2 and HD3 channels.
"Our DETROIT market offers a sampling of some of CBS RADIO’s strongest and most diverse formats and the addition of the Vice President of Programming position will help to elevate these stations reputations even further," said KENYON. "DETROIT is a city that has strong musical roots and a deep connection with its listeners and I know DOM’s programming prowess and leadership will yield beneficial results for everyone."
Added STRASSELL, "In addition to his proficiency in programming, DOM also has an impressive background overseeing CHR stations. It is no surprise that we plan to utilize his expert abilities to stimulate our thriving crop of contemporary hits stations and we look forward to his arrival."
As a DETROIT native, THEODORE’s more than 20-year career in radio includes stints as a producer, on-air talent, creative services producer, and researcher at stations like WHYT, WCZY and WDFX, as well as WIOG and WTCF in SAGINAW, MI. He spent time in FLORIDA working as an on-air and production talent at the legendary 'POWER PIG' (WFLZ/TAMPA). After a stint as OM of WILN/WTBB in PANAMA CITY, he returned to TAMPA where he became APD/MD, and then Program Director of 93-3 FLZ. He was also a CHR brand manager for JACOR/CLEAR CHANNEL, helping to launch several Top 40 stations across the country, such as WKFS/CINCINNATI, KSLZ/ST. LOUIS, KHTS/SAN DIEGO.
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