Mark Chernoff Stepping Down @ WFAN/NY
• Entercom announced that “after nearly 30 years of unmatched success,” WFAN/New York Brand Manager and Entercom Sports Format Captain Mark Chernoff will step down from day-to-day oversight of sports behemoth WFAN and CBS Sports Radio later this year.
The news was imparted to the staff in a memo from New York SVP/Market Manager Chris Oliviero, which reads, in part, “Since no one knows the job better, Mark will be a member of the search committee for the next sports content lead for both brands and, until that time, will remain fully responsible for all operations. Also, Mark will continue on as an advisor to WFAN after the search and transition is complete.”
On a personal note, Oliviero continued, “I was lucky enough to first meet Mark in 1998 in his windowless sub-sub-basement office out at the Kaufman Astoria Studios in Queens. I was a college grad groveling for part-time board op shifts at WFAN. That began a relationship that has evolved into one of the most rewarding, important and genuine friendships of my entire life. One that I have and always will cherish.”
The memo continued, “When people think of WFAN, names like Imus, ‘Mike & The Mad Dog‘ or Boomer often come to mind, but no name has been more responsible for the consistent excellence of The Fan than ‘Chernoff.'” In closing, Oliviero said, “Again, nothing is changing right now, so business as usual. But it was important for Mark that we share this news well in advance with all of you as we begin this process. And, of course, when the time is right, we all look forward to celebrating Mark for a career of contributions to our New York cluster unlike no other.”
