Ward Named General Sales Manager for Entercom Atlanta

RADIO ONLINE | Monday, October 26, 2020

Emily Ward

Entercom appoints Emily Ward as General Sales Manager for its cluster in Atlanta, effective immediately. In this role, Ward will oversee sales efforts for WSTR-FM (The New Star 94), WZGC-FM (92.9 The Game), WAOK-AM (News & Talk 1380) and WVEE-FM (V-103). Ward most recently held the same role for Entercom's local group in Chattanooga, TN.

"In just a few years with the company, Emily has displayed a proven ability to lead sales initiatives and achieve substantial results," said Entercom Atlanta Senior Vice President and Market Manager Rick Caffey. "Her commitment to excellence puts her on a path to excel in her young career and we're fortunate to welcome her and her talents to our Atlanta market."

"I appreciate working for such an innovative company that invests in their employees and values their career growth," added Ward. "I'm grateful for my time spent in Chattanooga alongside Nichole Hartman [Senior Vice President and Market Manager, Entercom Chattanooga], who has served as a mentor. I look forward to transitioning to a top 10 market to join Rick and his team as Entercom Atlanta continues its upward sales trajectory."

Ward joined Entercom in April, 2018 as an Account Executive for Entercom Chattanooga. She was elevated to the market's Local Sales Manager in July, 2019 and assumed the additional role of Digital Sales Manager in September 2019. Prior to joining the company, she served as an account executive for Cox Media Group in Jacksonville, FL.