Audacy has welcomed André Yancey as the new morning show producer for “Scott Shannon in the Morning with Patty Steele” on WCBS-FM 101.1 (WCBS-FM) in New York.
“We were fortunate to have so many great applicants excited about the opportunity to work with radio legends Scott Shannon and Patty Steele,” said Jim Ryan, Senior Vice President of Programming, Audacy New York / Brand Manager, WCBS-FM 101.1. “We felt Andre was the perfect fit not only for this position, but someone who could grow within Audacy and help strengthen the entire cluster.”
“I want to thank Scott and Patty for our growing relationship and for trusting me at the helm,” said Yancey. “I also extend my gratitude to our fearless leaders Jim Ryan and Chris Olivero. Our shared vision and passion for this craft make this experience incredibly exciting. A special thank you to Heather Cohen for being the guiding light in bringing us all together. To create moments that will fulfill and grow our audience with CBS-FM is an honor.”
Before coming to Audacy, Yancey served as a creative strategist and content developer for long and short-form programming, including Carmen’s Calls and Nick Cannon Radio. He also served as Director of New Media for United Stations Media Networks, developing and deploying apps for Alice Cooper, Chicken Soup for the Soul, Open House Party, and HardDrive Radio. Yancey’s career has spanned over 20 years, including 92.3 NOW in New York as a personality and producer for the Rollin’ with Nick Cannon morning show.
This story first appeared on radioinsight.com