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CMG/Atlanta Appoints Chris Centore APD and B98.5 Afternoons


Chris Centor
Chris Centor

Cox Media Group/Atlanta names Chris Centore as Assistant Program Director for WALR, WSB-FM and WSRV, effective immediately. Centore will also host afternoons on WSB-FM (B98.5), weekdays from 2-7pm. The 20-year broadcast vet has worked with several major market outlets including stations in Boston, Philadelphia and Washington, DC. He started his career at WHOB in New Hampshire before being recruited to Richmond, VI, to help launch the market's first-ever Alternative station, WDYL. He's also worked with WFNX and WBQB before joining the WSB team in April.

"We are thrilled to welcome Chris to the CMGA team," said Senior Director of Operations Chris Eagan. "His years of diverse experience in programming plus his all-in, can-do attitude make him the perfect fit for this role."

"I am excited for this new opportunity with B98.5 and to work alongside Chris Eagan and the CMGA team," added Centore. "I look forward to being part of our listeners' afternoon commute and to help our radio stations continue to deliver the best, most compelling on-air content in Atlanta."

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