The Programming Dept.: Mud & Tully
• Stay tuned for the official announcement, but RAMP has learned that Entercom Classic Rock WCMF/Rochester, NY has hired Michael “Mud” Gross as its new Program Director, effective May 15. Gross (left) is a talented format vet, having most recently programmed iHeartMedia Classic Rock WBGG (Big 105.9)/Miami until a year ago. Before that he spent nearly a decade at the controls of sister WNRQ (105.9 The Rock)/Nashville. Earlier in his career, Mud programmed WARO/Fort Myers-Naples, FL and he did mornings on WDIZ/Orlando, WPNT/St. Louis and WHVY/Baltimore.
In a staff memo announcing Gross’ impending arrival, Bob Barnett, VP of Programming for Entercom Rochester said, “I’m thrilled to roll out the rock-n-roll welcome mat for ‘Mud’ as he joins the WCMF/Entercom team in Rochester!” Gross replaces Chris Crowley, who, as we recently reported, earned a transfer to the PD post at Classic Rock sister KGON/Portland, OR.
• iHeartMedia formally announced Brittany Tully as the new PD of Country WYNK/Baton Rouge, LA, effective April 17. This marks the inaugural PD gig for Ms. Tully (left), who segues from the APD/midday post at Cumulus Top 40 KSMB in nearby Lafayette, LA. “Brittany is a South Louisiana native who understands the community, its listeners, the media market and the uniqueness of the brand,” said Bob Murphy, Region SVP of Programming for several markets in iHeartMedia’s Houston and Nashville Regions. “I’m excited to bring her leadership and passion to our team.”
Baton Rouge Market President Michael Hudson added, “Brittany’s CHR background is an innovative match for 101.5 WYNK’s leadership in the Country format locally and within iHeartMedia. The WYNK line-up includes the syndicated Bobby Bones Show and local personality Austin James. Tully succeeds SVP of Programming Steve Powers, who is moving back to Mobile, AL… details soon!
