Signal Media/Little Rock Ups Acri to KABZ General Manager

RADIO ONLINE | Friday, September 7, 2018 | 12:20pm CT

Justin Acri

Signal Media ups 15-year station vet Justin Acri to General Manager of KABZ-FM (103.7 The Buzz)/Little Rock, effective Monday, September 10. He currently serves as the Sports outlet's Program Director and co-host of "The Zone." Acri started as a parttime morning host in 2003 and in 2006 left his job at KATV to work full time as Program Director and air personality at Signal Media. Acri took the PD job at a time when The Buzz was finding its way as a new brand of Sports Radio.

"Justin has worked for The Buzz in various capacities for 15 years. His passions for sports, broadcasting and The Buzz make him a perfect fit for his new position", said Signal Media of Arkansas President/CEO Steve Jonsson. "Justin has been a major influence on the Buzz since its inception as a Sports and Entertainment station in 2004, and this is the next logical step in the evolution of this great Arkansas radio station."

"I am honored to be entrusted with this new responsibility at The Buzz," added Acri. "I have been fortunate to be surrounded in my time here by dedicated co-workers who help our station have a positive impact on our listeners, clients and community. I have worked closely with Steve for several years and learned a lot from his leadership over that time. I am very excited for this new challenge and thankful for the opportunity."

Jonsson also announced that Derrell Young is promoted to Operations Director from Executive Producer. RJ Hawk, producer of KABZ's Morning Show "The Show with No Name," will be taking on more responsibility as Social Media Director. And returning to KABZ, Lindy Lanford will be the Marketing and Events Consultant. Lanford left the station in January, 2012 to purchase The Bridal Cottage in NLR. She will be consulting the Buzz on a parttime basis, still continuing ownership of The Bridal Cottage.