Draeger New Imaging Pro For WKQX/Chicago

• Cumulus Media has appointed audio imaging pro Nick Draeger as the new Creative Imaging Director for Alternative Rock 101 WKQX/Chicago. Draeger arrives in Chicago from Entercom Sacramento, where he most recently imaged Alternative KKDO (ALT 94.7), Top 40 KUDL (106.5 The End) and ESPN affiliate KIFM.

Troy Hanson, who wears the multiple (and increasingly impressive) hats of WKQX PD, VP of Operations for Cumulus Chicago and corporate VP of Rock Programming, said, “We talked with many strong candidates, but we kept coming back to Nick’s excellent grasp of cut-through messaging for the brands he’s worked on. Nick will work with our voiceover pros Dan Stone and Wendy K. Gray to continue to deliver the top-notch writing and sonic feel of WKQX. We’re excited to have Nick on board!”

Draeger (left) exclaimed, “Chicago. The City by the Bay. The Mile High City. City of Brotherly Love. (OK, geography was never my strong suit.) I’m so excited to be taking over the imaging reins for WKQX! Alternative has always been my passion, and I can’t wait to put my own stamp on this world-class radio station. Working closely with Dan Stone and Wendy K Gray, with guidance from Troy, we’ve got all of the elements we need to continue to take this thing into the stratosphere! (Insert Mike Ditka gif here).”