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Audacy Ups Drew Anderssen to Format VP of News/Talk Formats


Drew Anderssen
Drew Anderssen

Audacy elevates Drew Anderssen to Format Vice President to lead brand and format strategy and execution for the company's News/Talk formats. He'll continue to serve as Brand Manager of KRLD-AM (Newsradio 1080) in Dallas. Anderssen joined the Audacy Dallas team in May, 2022 as KRLD and Texas State Networks Brand Manager. Before joining Audacy, he spent 24 years working with Cox Media Group in multiple formats and locations, most recently serving as the national News/Talk and Sports Format Leader and Brand Manager of WSB in Atlanta.

"Drew is an experienced leader with bold ideas for the future of the News/Talk format," said Audacy Executive Vice President and Head of Programming Jeff Sottolano. "With his proven expertise, we are confident that Drew will lead the way in shaping our brand and format strategy, delivering exceptional content and driving continued success for our local brands and our digital platforms."

"I'm so thankful for the incredible opportunity to be a greater part of the best spoken word portfolio of brands in America," said Anderssen. "Thank you, David Field, Susan Larkin, Jeff Sottolano, Dave Richards, Brian Purdy and the entire Audacy Leadership team."

Anderssen also previously served as Operations Manager in Orlando for multiple stations and as Brand Manager for News 96.5 WDBO and ESPN 580. Additionally, he was Operations Manager of KRMG (News 102.3) in Tulsa.

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