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Mike Thompson Named OM/PD of NRG's Omaha AM Outlets


Mike Thompson
Mike Thompson

Veteran radio programmer Mike Thompson is named Operations Manager and Program Director for NRG's AM stations in Omaha, effective February 28. Previously, Thompson has worked at ESPN in New York and Los Angeles. Prior to that he was with WCNN/Atlanta, XTRA Sports 1150/Los Angeles (running the Dodgers Radio Network), KTCK (1310 The Ticket)/Dallas, WABC/New York and NBC Radio/New York. Most recently Thompson was involved in acting and voice work in Los Angeles.

Market Manager Mark Shecterle said, "Mike will be a great addition to our already talented and award winning staff, and has an outstanding programming mind as well as a strong sales mentality."

Thompson added, "I am excited to join a great brand of sports and news talk with NRG Media in Omaha. NRG Media's slogan is Great Local Radio -- for me that's what I am all about. Working with Market Manager Mark Shecterle and talented hosts and producers it will be rewarding to always live up to that slogan."

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