Dick Broadcasting Ups Josie Cothran to AVP/Programming

Josie Cothran

Dick Broadcasting has promoted Josie Cothran to Assistant VP of Programming for the company's 19 radio stations. Cothran has been with Dick Broadcasting for 19 years and will continue as APD of WKZL while doing mid-days on WKZL and WKZQ.

"While these are unprecedented times, we continue to do some of our best radio," said Jason Goodman, Dick Broadcasting's VP of Programming. "Our company is in a unique position in the industry and we rely on our people to continue to deliver engaging programming with financial success. Josie was already contributing to this success and now I am happy to present her the new title and a new contract.

"It's such an honor to continue to grow with Dick Broadcasting after almost two decades," said Cothran. "Jason Goodman and I have made a great team over the years and I cannot wait to continue that energy as his Assistant to the VP of Programming for DBC!"

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