Mackay Named SVP/MM of Entercom Austin
• Entercom Houston General Sales Manager Bob Mackay has been named as the new SVP/Market Manager for Entercom Austin, effective January 27. In this role, Mackay will have oversight of AC KKMJ (Majic 95.5), Hot AC KAMX (Mix 94.7), News-Talk KJCE-AM (Talk Radio 1370) and Classic Hip Hop KKMJ-HD3 (The New Hot 95.9).
“Bob has earned the trust and respect of his teams and clients alike and we are thrilled he is remaining at Entercom,” said Brian Purdy, Entercom Regional President and Market Manager of Entercom Dallas. “As General Sales Manager he delivered outstanding results and we are excited for him to bring his energy and drive to Austin.” Mackay commented, “I’m grateful for the support of Sarah Frazier [SVP/Market Manager, Entercom Houston] and Doug Abernethy [Regional President, Entercom] and am especially thankful that Brian Purdy has tapped me to work with the Entercom Austin team. It can’t get much better than to be promoted in the best media company and continue to live in the great state of Texas.”
Prior to joining Entercom, Mackay was President of Marsades Media, which provides audio and digital marketing and sales solutions to clients that included Comcast and Entravision. Mackay’s extensive radio industry career also includes stints with Radio One Houston as Director of Sales, Cox Radio as General Sales Manager, Emmis Communications as VP & Director of Sales and Clear Channel.
