Veteran Programmer Linder Appointed WLS-FM Chicago PD

RADIO ONLINE | Monday, March 19, 2018

Wade Linder

Veteran radio programmer Wade Linder is appointed Program Director for Classic Hits WLS-FM/Chicago. He moves to WLS-FM from WLUP-FM, where he has served as Program Director since June, 2014. Prior to that, Linder was PD for KXXR-FM in Minneapolis, a station he programmed for nearly 20 years. Linder began his radio career in 1990 at KQRS-FM/Minneapolis, where he was Music Director and Assistant Program Director. He went on to launch KEGE-FM/Minneapolis in 1994, prior to signing on at KXXR-FM.

Cumulus Media/Chicago VP/Market Manager Marv Nyren said, "Having the luxury of replacing a premiere Program Director like Brian Thomas with Wade Linder doesn't happen often. We are most fortunate to be able to move Wade from WLUP-FM to the Program Director's role at WLS-FM. This allows us the opportunity to continue growing upon the heritage and recent success of 94.7 and to keep one of the country's most talented PD's in our cluster."

Executive VP/Content & Programming Mike McVay added, "It is rare that a market has as many strong programmers in one building as does Cumulus Chicago. We're excited to be able to take advantage of Wade's skills and experience and use him as the growth of WLS-FM continues."

Linder said. "I am thankful for the opportunity to keep doing what I love - Radio, at another great Chicago brand, WLS-FM. There are a lot of talented and passionate people who want to win here. The future looks bright."