Karter Named WGCI-FM/Chicago Program Director
| RADIO ONLINE | Thursday, January 23, 2014 | 4:53pm CT |
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Urban WGCI-FM/Chicago appoints Kenard Karter as Program Director, effective March 3. Karter returns to Chicago after four years of with Clear Channel co-owned Rhythmic CHR KMEL-FM/San Francisco, where he most recently served as the Assistant PD and middays. He's a Chicago native that began his radio career in his hometown ten years ago. Kenard has held a variety of positions in Chicago including air personality and promotions assistant at WGCI and Music Director at both WGCI and CHR WKSC-FM (103.5 KISS FM).
"I'm thrilled Kenard is coming aboard to lead the WGCI team. His record of success at KMEL is impressive and his competitive spirit is infectious," said Director of Urban Programming Derrick Brown. "I couldn't be happier Kenard is coming back home to Chicago to take WGCI to its next level of success."
"I'm proud to have a proven track record of major market ratings success. I am a team player with a knack for innovation and collaboration, which I'm excited to bring to Chicago," added Karter. "I am ready to accept the challenge of leading one of Clear Channel's heritage urban brand's as Program Director in my hometown."
