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WCMF/Rochester Appoints Bob Edwards as Brand Manager


Bob Edwards
Bob Edwards

Audacy appoints Bob Edwards as Brand Manager of Classic Rock WCMF-FM in Rochester, NY. He'll continue as Brand Manager of KQRC-FM (Rock 98.9) in Kansas City. Edwards is a long-time broadcast professional, including stints as Program Director of Classic Rock WZZU-FM in Raleigh from 1994 to 1996 and Operations Manager of CHR WDCG from 2000 to 2003 before joining the Audacy team in Kansas City at KQRC as Brand Manager in 2003.

"Bob's long history of success in the rock and classic rock arenas makes him the perfect choice to continue and expand the WCMF legendary brand," said Audacy/Rochester Senior Vice President and Market Manager Sue Munn. "We're excited to have him join our team."

"WCMF is one of a handful of truly legendary rock stations with more than 50 years of success in the format," added Edwards. "It's a real honor to be named Brand Manager of WCMF and work with Rochester's dominant morning show, 'The Break Room.' I thank Jeff Sottolano, Dave Richards, Vince Richards and Sue Munn for this opportunity."

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