Audacy Ups Anderssen To VP, News/Talk

• Audacy has elevated Drew Anderssen to Format Vice President to lead brand and format strategy and execution for the company’s News/Talk portfolio. He will continue to serve as Brand Manager of KRLD-AM (Newsradio 1080 KRLD)/Dallas.

“Drew is an experienced leader with bold ideas for the future of the News/Talk format,” said Jeff Sottolano, Audacy EVP and Head of Programming. “With his proven expertise, we are confident that Drew will lead the way in shaping our brand and format strategy, delivering exceptional content and driving continued success for our local brands and our digital platforms.”

Anderssen joined the Audacy Dallas team in May 2022 as Brand Manager of NewsRadio 1080 KRLD and Texas State Networks. Prior to that, Anderssen spent 24 years with Cox Media Group in multiple formats and locations, most recently as the national News/Talk/Sports Format Leader and Brand Manager of 95.5 WSB/Atlanta. He previously served as Operations Manager in Orlando and Brand Manager for News 96.5 WDBO and ESPN 580. He also served as Operations Manager of KRMG (News 102.3)/Tulsa.

“I’m so thankful for the incredible opportunity to be a greater part of the best spoken word portfolio of brands in America,” said Anderssen. “Thank you, David Field, Susan Larkin, Jeff Sottolano, Dave Richards, Brian Purdy and the entire Audacy Leadership team.”