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Entercom/Charlotte Inks Extension with Bo Thompson


Bo Thompson
Bo Thompson

Entercom Charlotte inks an extension with veteran morning host Bo Thompson on WBT (News 1110 AM and 99.3 FM). Thompson is host of Charlotte's Morning News weekdays from 5-9am. He began his career at WBT in 1990 working in a variety of roles in radio before eventually returning to WBT as the morning host in 2012. A native of Charlotte, Thompson served as WBT's Creative Services and Imaging Director from 1997-2005. He was also part of the production team that launched "Charlotte's Morning News with Al Gardner."

"Bo builds on the incredible reputation of WBT as we take our news content to the next level," said Entercom Charlotte VP/Market Manager Matt Hanlon. "He represents the next generation of great broadcasters and we're happy to continue to work with him as we move WBT into an audio everywhere, multiplatform experience for our listeners."

"Five years in, I'm very proud of what we've been able to accomplish with WBT's Morning News and I'm excited about where we are going" added Thompson. "I started my career here and look forward to building the reputation of this iconic institution."

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