Re: NEW 106.1 / WCNR "The Corner "
:// The Corner Hires Someone to Direct It
| Wednesday, September 26, 2006
The Charlottesville Radio Group has announced the hiring of Brad Savage as Program Director for the new 106.1 The Corner / WCNR radio. Savage has been serving as program director of WQKL in Ann Arbor, Michigan where he also hosts an air shift. Savage has also worked at stations in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Columbia, Missouri and Madison, Wisconsin.
Charlottesville Radio Group Vice President/General Manager, Dennis Mockler, said Savage brings the qualities and experience needed to direct 106.1 The Corner, “Brad is a self-described music geek who brings an exceptional commitment to creating a unique radio station for the Charlottesville market. His knowledge and passion of music is unparalleled.”
Savage said, “I am excited to join 106.1 The Corner and be part of creating and evolving a truly unique, different kind of station for the listeners of the Charlottesville area. This is a fantastic opportunity."
WCNR is owned by Force Five Communications, LLC and has agreed to sell the station to the Charlottesville Radio Group. As part of the agreement, Force Five and the Charlottesville Radio Group have entered into a Local Marketing Agreement whereby the Charlottesville Radio Group will, subject to the rules and regulations of the Federal Communications Commission and the terms of the Local Marketing Agreement, supply programming services to the station.
Charlottesville Radio Group owns and operates Newsradio 1070 WINA, Lite Rock Z95.1/WQMZ, Progressive Talk 1450 WVAX, and 97.5 3WV/WWWV. It also serves as the flagship and distribution arm for the Virginia Sports Radio Network.
