Geiger Counting Days, Ohana Hires Baker
• Yesterday we told you Chuck Geiger had landed a new programming gig — today he announced he was headed back to our 49th state as the newly named Program Director of The Juneau Radio Center’s five-station group — Hot AC KSUP (Mix 106), Country KTKU (Taku 105), Classic Hits KXXJ, News-Talk-Sports KJNO and Full Service KINY.
In a staff memo, Shane Huntley, Group Program Director — Alaska and Texarkana Radio Centers said, “Chuck brings an enormous amount of real, useful and practical experience to our company with an edge that is current, very competitive, VERY sales-friendly, digitally-oriented with outstanding skills in imaging, production, on-air work, talent development, creativity, community awareness and operational leadership. He also happens to have a great production voice, which will add to our repertoire of offerings for clients.” Huntley added, “I’m very excited for this new phase, and the impact that Chuck will have on the performance and business of JRC.”
Geiger has spent the past 18 months as OM of Cherry Creek Radio’s seven-station cluster in Wenatchee, WA, and this new job marks a welcome return to Alaska for Geiger, who previously spent nearly two years programming Ohana Media Group Adult Hits KBBO (Bob 92.1)/Anchorage & Hot AC KMBQ (Q99.7)/Wasilla, AK. His other programming stints include LKCM Country KKAJ/Ardmore, OK, Townsquare Media Country KLEN (106.3 Cowboy Country), Classic Rock KIGN (101.9 King FM) and News-Talk KGAB-AM/Cheyenne, WY, WCTO/Allentown, KZSN/Wichita and KHGE/Fresno.
• In a semi-related story, Ohana Media Group, LLC has hired Sandy Baker as Local Sales Manager for the company’s South Central Alaska cluster. Baker has spent the past year working in the freight industry, but prior to that she spent over 15 years with Morris Communications (now Alpha Media) in Anchorage and Wasilla.
“I’m pleased that we are able to bring someone of Sandy’s caliber to our Alaska management team,” said Trila Bumstead, Ohana Media Group President & CEO. “Her extensive experience in South Central Alaska broadcast sales and event marketing will help OMG achieve new heights in its serving our client and marketing partners in the Anchorage & Mat-Su Valley markets.” Baker said, “I’m excited to have the privilege to work with the team at Ohana Media Group. Each station brings opportunities to be involved with our communities and many possibilities to enhance the marketing goals of our advertisers.” The Anchorage-Wasilla, Alaska cluster comprises Adult Hits KBBO (Bob 92.1), News/Talk KBYR, Rhythmic KFAT, Classic Hits KTMB and Country KXLW (The Moose 96.3)/Anchorage and Hot AC KMBQ (Q99.7)/Wasilla.
