Copeland Named PD, KNBR, KGO, KTCT/SF
• Cumulus Media has promoted Adam Copeland to Program Director of its trio of San Francisco Sports-Talk radio stations — KNBR 104.FM/680AM, KGO-AM (The Spread 810), and KTCT-AM 1050. He will remain in his current role as co-host of KNBR’s afternoon drive show, Tolbert & Copes, a position he has held since 2022.
Copeland has spent his entire radio career with KNBR, starting as an intern in the promotions department in 2009, working his way up to part-time board op. In 2017, Copeland was promoted to full-time producer of KNBR Tonight, was subsequently named host of The Leadoff Spot from 5-6am, and served as producer/board operator of the Murph and Mac morning show. In 2018 Copeland began co-hosting the San Francisco Giants’ pre-game show on KNBR and later added coverage of 49ers’ pre- and post-game shows. In March 2022 Copeland was elevated to co-host of Tolbert & Copes, weekdays from 2-6pm, alongside former NBA star Tom Tolbert.
Larry Blumhagen, RVP/Market Manager, Cumulus San Francisco and Los Angeles, said, “We are excited to have Adam Copeland as Program Director for these iconic stations. In his active role as a KNBR on-air personality, Adam has a connection with our listeners and a unique grasp of what they want from our platforms. We believe Adam will lead these great Sports stations to new heights.”
Copeland commented, “For a kid who grew up in the Bay Area listening to KNBR, being named the station’s Program Director is beyond any dream and opportunity I could’ve imagined. I could not be more excited. I want to thank Cumulus and Larry Blumhagen, as well as Dave Milner and Bruce Gilbert for their confidence in me. I started at KNBR as an in 2009, but I wouldn’t have found the love and success in the various roles I’ve held since without so many colleagues and friends who have helped me along the way. The KNBR brand has been a pillar of the Bay Area sports landscape for decades, and I look forward to providing our listeners with the most informative and entertaining content that best represents us, Bay Area sports fans. I can’t wait to get started.”
• In late August we reported that previous KNBR PD Kevin Graham had resigned to focus on his battle with bladder cancer.
