Gonsales To Run Audacy Minneapolis

• Audacy has named Jeff Gonsales as Senior Vice President and Market Manager of its Minneapolis market — News-Talk 830 WCCO, Country KMNB (102.9 The Wolf) and Adult Hits KZJK (104.1 Jack FM), effective December 6. The position has been vacant since Shannon Knoepke left in July for a new opportunity.

“We are thrilled to welcome Jeff Gonsales to oversee our Minneapolis market and the operations of our three stations,” said Rachel Williamson, Regional President, Audacy. “Throughout his tenure in the Twin Cities, Jeff has built a strong reputation as a leader with integrity who cares about his people and his business partners. We trust that invaluable quality coupled with his rich experience in this area will set Audacy Minneapolis up for continued growth and success under his leadership.”

The new gig marks a homecoming for Gonsales, who launched his radio career in 1996 as a merchandising account executive for WCCO. He spent the past 18 years across the street at Hubbard Radio as Director of Sales. From 1999-2004 Gonsales was the Regional Director of Business Development for Clear Channel Radio.

“I’m excited to join the Audacy team in Minneapolis,” said Gonsales. “After starting my radio career at 830 WCCO, I look forward to returning to move this group of local favorites forward in the digital audio world.”