Exciting Activity @ Entercom Charlotte

• Entercom Charlotte has hired Michael De Amicis as Director of Sales for News-Talk WBT (News 1110 AM, 99.3 FM), Hot AC WLNK (107.9 The Link) and Sports-Talk WFNZ (610AM/102.5FM The Fan). De Amicis is a 20-plus-year sales pro who most recently served as General Sales Manager for Radio One Atlanta. “We are excited to welcome Mike to the Entercom Charlotte team,” said Matt Hanlon, VP/Market Manager of Entercom Charlotte. “His experience and success in radio, along with his commitment to making a difference in the community make him a great fit for our team and our stations in this city.” De Amicis commented, “I’m looking forward to this new role at Entercom Charlotte. This is an incredible organization and a top notch portfolio of stations and I’m excited to be a part of it.”

• And there’s more excitement in the Entercom Charlotte building as it was also announced that Bo Thompson‘s contract has been extended to keep him hosting Charlotte’s Morning News weekdays from 5-9am on WBT. Matt Hanlon said of Thompson, “He represents the next generation of great broadcasters and we’re happy to continue to work with him as we move WBT into an audio everywhere, multiplatform experience for our listeners.”

Thompson began his career at WBT in 1990 and assumed the morning host role in 2012. “Five years in, I’m very proud of what we’ve been able to accomplish with WBT’s Morning News, and I’m excited about where we are going,” said Thompson. “I started my career here and look forward to building the reputation of this iconic institution.”