David Corey Returns to the U.S. as WKLB/Boston PD

RADIO ONLINE | Wednesday, May 31, 2017

David Corey

Beasley Media Group names David Corey as Program Director of Country WKLB-FM in Boston, effective May 31. He replaces Mike Brophey, who is retiring. Corey most recently served as Vice President of Radio Programming at Bell Media based in Toronto, Canada, where he managed programming for 105 radio stations and managed the day to day programming of CHUM-FM. The radio vet began his career at the young age of 17 at WXKS-FM (Kiss 108) in Boston, where he worked his way up the ranks to eventually serve as APD/MD from 1995 until 2006.

"I am excited to have the opportunity to return home to Boston to work at WKLB-FM," said Corey. "It's an amazing station with an incredible history in Country radio. I look forward to working with Justin Chase, Mary Menna, Cadillac Jack and the entire team at the station."

"David possesses the unique combination of being an excellent strategist and talent developer, as well as a battle-tested winner," added Director of Programming Cadillac Jack. "He's a one of a kind competitor that we are fortunate to add to our Beasley Media Boston team of programmers/"

Corey was recently named International Program Director/Controller of the Year at the 2017 World Wide Music Summit in Los Angeles. On an industry level, he served on the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences (CARAS) Board from 2013 to 2017 and was actively involved in the annual JUNO Awards.