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KWAM/Memphis Promotes Ben Deeter to News Anchor


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Ben Deeter

News/Talk KWAM-AM and W300DE (The Mighty 990)/Memphis elevates "Wake Up Memphis with Tim Van Horn" Executive Director Ben Deeter to news anchor. He'll also anchor the station's political news coverage.

"Ben has distinguished himself as a great broadcaster and journalist during his time at KWAM," said CEO Dalton Glasscock. "He is bringing a young, fresh approach to the radio industry and we're glad to have him at the helm of our expansion in Memphis."

"When Todd Starnes purchased KWAM he promised to create a strong, local radio news team that would deliver fair and balanced news coverage," added Glasscock. "We are delivering on that promise."

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