Syndicated Bob & Tom Show Promotes John Kesler to COO

RADIO ONLINE | Wednesday, June 27, 2018

John Kesler

"The Bob & Tom Show" promotes radio industry veteran John Kesler to Chief Operating Officer of the syndicated morning radio show. He rises from his previous role as General Manager and steps into the newly-created post on the heels of the program's recent signing of a new multi-year deal with Westwood One. Prior to joining "The Bob & Tom Show" in March, 2016, Kesler served in a variety of posts at Indianapolis-based WIBC/Emmis Communications for almost 20 years.

Co-host Tom Griswold said, "John Kesler is the perfect guy for this job. He knows the ins and outs of the world of media sales, and he knows how to deal with the chaotic world of radio personalities. He is all about forward motion in the fast moving and quickly changing radio landscape. Most importantly, John knows what he doesn't know... meaning that he's quick to consult with people who know what they're talking about in the multi-layered digital cosmos of contemporary media. He's also a wonderful person, and our staff hasn't tried to kick him out of our building... yet."

Kesler added, "I tell anyone who will listen that this is an absolute dream gig for a radio geek like me. The really cool part is we generate an idea about every 20 seconds... the downside is; we generate an idea about every 20 seconds. We need to get Concerta as an advertiser on trade."

Kesler has served on the board of directors of Abacast prior to its acquisition by WideOrbit. He started his career as a board operator/announcer when in high school at WDAN-AM in Danville, IL and holds a B.A. degree in Telecommunications Management from DePauw University.