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Lou Bennett Named PD for 103.5 WRBO-FM/Memphis
RADIO ONLINE | Tuesday, September 4, 2018 |
Lou Bennett has been named as Program Director for Memphis' Best Mix of R&B, 103.5 WRBO-FM (Cumulus). Bennett is a 20-year Urban radio programming specialist and 30-year radio broadcasting veteran who imports from Elite Radio Group in Natchitoches, LA, where he was Director of Operations, Program Director and Brand Manager. Prior to that, Bennett was Program Director for Cumulus/Wilmington, NC, stations WMNX Coast 97.3 and WKXS KISS 94.5.
Cumulus/Memphis VP/Market Manager Morgan Bohannon said, "Lou has the experience to be uniquely qualified as the next leader of the number one Urban A/C in Memphis. We could not be happier to have him joining the Cumulus Memphis team. He'll be a great addition."
Operations Manager Danni Bruns added, "We are exhilarated to have Lou as our newest team member at Cumulus Memphis. WRBO was built on Soul just like our unique city and Lou has the exact Soul we need to keep 103.5 WRBO a powerhouse on the air, as well as in the community. I look forward to watching him grow WRBO's ratings and plant his feet in The Bluff City."
Bennett said: "I am beyond thrilled to join the Cumulus-Memphis family! After meeting with the amazing down-to-earth staff, I already feel right at home. I'm grateful to VP/Market Manager Morgan Bohannon, Ops Manager Danni Bruns, VP/Urban Formats Ken Johnson, VP/Programming-Operations John Dimick, and EVP/Content & Programming Mike McVay, for not only the opportunity to program such a great station as WRBO-Memphis, but also for the opportunity to work with these amazing programming minds to continue moving this unique brand forward and growing the audience. I can't wait to get started!"
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