Sandbloom’s Back! Joins Alpha Media Portland
In addition to KINK, Sandbloom will lead the content and programming teams for the cluster’s six other brands — News-Talk KXL (FM 101), Top 40 KBFF (LIVE 95.5), Country KUPL (98.7 The Bull), Rhythmic KWEE (WE 102.9), Sports-Talk KXTG (750 The Game) and Talk KUFO (Freedom 970).
Sandbloom notably spent 25 years with The World Famous KROQ/Los Angeles, rising to Operations Manager of KROQ and Adult Hits KCBS-FM (93.1 Jack FM). He departed in August 2017 and relocated to his new home in France. Prior to his quarter-century of service to CBS Radio, Sandbloom was A&R Director at MCA Records and Managing Editor of Network 40.
In making the announcement, Lisa Decker, SVP/Market Manager of Alpha Media Portland, said, “We are thrilled to have Gene join us. His leadership, creativity, experience and can-do attitude is a perfect fit. He will add a new dynamic to our team.” Sandbloom said, “Talk about a match made in heaven. I get to work for the world class KINK-FM and one of the smartest radio groups in the most progressive city in the U.S. Thanks to Bob Proffitt, Lisa Decker and [EVP of Content] Phil Becker for the fantastic opportunity.”