Cumulus Names Peter Thiele as KARN/Little Rock PD

Cumulus Little Rock names veteran radio programmer Peter Thiele as Program Director for KARN-FM (Newsradio 102.9). Thiele previously served as PD of Salem's Talk WNYM-AM (AM 970 The Answer) and Religious WMCA-AM/New York. He joined the New York duo in October, 2007 from the Christian broadcaster's local group in San Francisco where he served as Operations Manager. Prior to that, Thiele was PD of Entercom's Talk simulcast duo WORD-AM and WYRD-AM (News Radio Word)/Greenville-Spartanburg.

VP/Market Manager Keith Liesmann said, "We are thrilled to have Peter join our team at Cumulus-Little Rock. Peter is a proven News/Talk leader, and we look forward to seeing KARN-FM continue to grow under his leadership. Peter's background and success in the format and his experience in many different radio markets makes him the perfect Program Director for Central Arkansas' heritage News/Talk station."

Thiele added, "It is an honor to work with the talented team at Newsradio 102.9 KARN. KARN is a jewel and I can't wait to help this amazing property grow."

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