Yadgaroff Enters KYW Newsradio HOF
• Audacy’s KYW Newsradio (103.9 FM/1060 AM)/Philadelphia inducted recently retired SVP/Market Manager David Yadgaroff into the KYW Newsradio Hall of Fame, recognizing his decades of leadership, dedication and contributions to one of the region’s most trusted news organizations.
“David’s connection to KYW Newsradio spans more than three decades, and his impact on the station and the people who have worked here is immeasurable,” said Kristina Koppeser, Brand Manager of KYW Newsradio. “He has been a tremendous advocate for KYW, its journalists and its role in this community. This honor is a fitting recognition of a career defined by leadership, mentorship and an unwavering belief in the power of local radio.”
Yadgaroff joined the KYW Newsradio sales department in 1992, rising through the organization to serve as Director of Sales, VP/GM, and ultimately, Senior Vice President & Market Manager. Throughout his career, Yadgaroff championed local radio, mentored colleagues and helped guide KYW Newsradio through an evolving media landscape while maintaining its commitment to trusted local journalism. He also helped lead the station through significant milestones, including the addition of 103.9 FM in 2020 and its 60th anniversary celebration in 2025. That same year Yadgaroff was inducted into the Broadcast Pioneers of the Philadelphia Hall of Fame, and in May 2026 he retired from Audacy following a 36-year radio career.
The KYW Newsradio Hall of Fame celebrates individuals whose passion, talent and dedication have helped shape the station’s enduring legacy of trusted journalism. Yadgaroff exemplifies that legacy through his leadership, his commitment to developing others and the lasting impact he has made on Philadelphia’s broadcasting community.
