Portland’s Austin Adds Sacramento

• Audacy has named Jeff Austin as Brand Manager of KIFM-AM (ESPN 1320)/Sacramento. He succeeds Danny Freisinger, who was recently promoted to Director of Sports for Audacy’s 2400Sports podcast studio. Austin will continue in his existing role as Brand Manager of Portland sister stations KFXX-AM (1080 The Fan)and KMTT-AM (910 ESPN).

“We’re delighted to bring Jeff’s ability to mold local sports brands to our market and have his oversight at the helm of KIFM,” said Stacey Kauffman, SVP/Market Manager of Audacy Sacramento and San Francisco. “His experience managing two favorites in Portland will serve him well as he expands his role with us, and we look forward to watching ESPN 1320 continue to build on its success.”

Austin has served as Brand Manager of 1080 The Fan and 910 ESPN in Portland since 2008. Earlier career stops include Salt Lake City, Columbus and Williamsport, PA.

“I’m excited to join Stacey Kauffman, Joe Calgaro and the Audacy Sacramento team,” said Austin. “This is a tremendous opportunity and I very much look forward to building upon the great work Danny Freisinger and the staff accomplished to establish ESPN 1320 as Sacramento’s sports leader.”