Cassidy To Run Entercom New Orleans

• Entercom has named 30-year radio vet Kevin Cassidy as SVP/Market Manager for the company’s New Orleans group, effective November 14. Cassidy (left) will succeed Chris Wegmann and oversee News-Talk-Sports WWL-AM & FM, home of the New Orleans Saints and Louisiana State University, Top 40 WEZB (B97), Classic Rock WKBU (Bayou 95.7), AC WLMG (Magic 101.9) and Classic R&B WWWL-AM (The New Hot 92.9).

Cassidy most recently served as General Sales Manager for Entercom Dallas. He previously served as President of D&R National Radio Sales and VP/Director of Sales for iHeartMedia Dallas.

“We are excited to have Kevin take on the role of Market Manager in New Orleans,” said Brian Purdy, Entercom Regional President. “Kevin’s vast industry experience, audio and marketing innovation, paired with outstanding leadership qualities will help raise the bar for our team in NOLA.” Cassidy commented, “I’m excited to start the next chapter of my career overseeing this strong portfolio of stations in New Orleans. I relish this opportunity to work with the team and I look forward to leading our stations to anticipated growth in this market.”