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Manley Continues as WGN/Chicago VP/Programming


WGN-AM/Chicago inks current VP/Content & Programming Todd Manley to a new 3-year deal, continuing his position through December, 2019. Manley has been in his current role since July, 2013, guiding the station's sound and emphasizing the art of storytelling across all dayparts. He has previously held positions at Chicago's WXRT, the former WCKG and WPNT and in St. Louis at KTRS. He was also Production/Imaging Director and then Creative Director at WGN Radio from 1998 to 2008.

"Todd makes it fun to come to work every day," said Jimmy de Castro, President and General Manager at WGN Radio. "He's a content musician that drives our incredible spoken word content across a multitude of platforms."

"I'm in awe of the effort our personalities and producers put forth each day," said Manley. "They're each driven to make sure WGN listeners never ever miss a story. I'm grateful to Jimmy de Castro and Larry Wert for the commitment to continue building this great team."

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