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Entercom New Orleans Names Chris Wegmann VP/MM


Chris Wegmann
Chris Wegmann

Entercom appoints 40-year industry vet Chris Wegmann as VP/Market Manager for its cluster in New Orleans, overseeing WWL-AM & FM, WLMG-FM (Magic 101.9), WKBU-FM (95.7 The Bayou), WEZB-FM (B97), WWWL-AM (Hot 103.7) and The New Orleans Saints Radio Network. Prior to joining Entercom, Wegmann served as President of the Radio Division of Radio One. He joined in 2009 as the RVP/GM in Dallas and St. Louis, after previous stints with Cox Radio, Clear Channel and Signature Broadcasting.

"I am excited to have someone of Chris's background joining Entercom in New Orleans," said Entercom Regional President Michael Doyle. "He started his career in New Orleans, and is returning with an impressive resume of success in our industry."

Wegmann is a New Orleans native and began his career at WBOK-AM, an Urban station, later moving to WWIW-AM (Music of Your life) as General Manager. Wegmann also worked with Dick Oppenheimer's Signature Broadcasting as General Manager of KHFI-FM (K98) in both Austin and McAllen, TX, as well as Pittsburgh. Wegmann was Regional VP for Gulf Star and Clear Channel, overseeing five markets including New Orleans. In 2001, Wegmann joined Cox Radio in Houston and subsequently was promoted to run the WSB flagship cluster in Atlanta.

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