CMG Atlanta Ups Dyron ''Ducati'' Walker to Assistant PD

RADIO ONLINE | Tuesday, August 6, 2024 | 3:43pm CT

Dyron ''Ducati'' Walker

Cox Media Group (CMG) elevates Dyron "Ducati" Walker as the new Assistant Program Director at WALR (KISS 104.1) in Atlanta, effective immediately. In this role, Walker will be assisting with day-to-day programming duties including music curation, imaging and community outreach. Walker has been a full-time member of the KISS 104.1 line-up since 2019 when he began hosting middays. He joined CMG as a traffic reporter in 2010 after moving back to Atlanta, his hometown. His career began at WQUE-FM New Orleans in 2003.

"KISS 104.1 is evolving and Dyron has proven to be a strategic, thoughtful leader which has positively impacted our team culture. This role sets him up for future success within CMG and beyond." said CMG Atlanta's music brands Director of Operations Nate Reed. "Thrilled to have such top talent to promote from within for this important role. This is truly a testament to Dyron's hard work and perseverance," said Jaleigh Long, Vice President/Market Manager, Cox Media Group's Atlanta Radio.

"I cannot express how grateful I am for this opportunity to uplift those around me. As a black man in leadership and management, I take my impact on the community and my colleagues seriously," added Walker. "Thank you, Chris Eagan, Jaleigh Long, Elroy Smith, Nate Reed and the listeners of KISS 104.1 for supporting me in this next chapter of my radio career."