KDKA/Pittsburgh Names Rick Dayton as Afternoon Host
| RADIO ONLINE | Tuesday, December 1, 2020 |
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 Rick Dayton |
Entercom welcomes 30-year news veteran Rick Dayton as afternoon host for KDKA Pittsburgh. "KDKA Radio Afternoon News hosted by Rick Dayton" will be heard weekdays from 3-6pm, effective December 7. Previous roles include Sports Director for the North Carolina News Network, reporter and anchor at WOWK in Charleston-Huntington, WV and anchor for KDKA-TV in Pittsburgh. He most recently served as a fill-in host for KDKA afternoon news and also hosted the station's "Pre-Debate Tailgate" on the evenings of the presidential and vice-presidential debates.
"Rick is ingrained in the local community and has a tremendous news reputation in the market," said Entercom Pittsburgh Senior VP/Market Manager Michael Spacciapolli. "He is a beloved personality who will engage the listeners daily with content and information and I'm excited to welcome him to our weekday lineup."
"After spending more than a decade back home in western Pennsylvania, I am honored to join KDKA Radio and build on its iconic legacy," added Dayton. "To talk with KDKA's loyal listeners each day and to discuss important issues is something I do not take lightly. I cannot wait to get those conversations started on Monday afternoon."
