Townsquare Media has announced the appointment of Bob Barnett as Director of Content and Brand Manager of Soft AC “96.1 The Breeze” WMSX and Country 106.5 WYRK Buffalo NY.
Barnett joins Townsquare from Audacy Rochester where he has served as VP/Programming and PD of Country 92.5 WBEE since 2010. He also programmed WBEE from 1987 to 1996. Barnett has also programmed Country 92.3 WIL St. Louis from 1996-1999, Operations Manager and Regional Brand Manager for Clear Channel Nashville from 1999-2002 and Program Director of 99.9 WKIS Miami from 2002 to 2007. He also has operated CountryRadioConsultants since 2007.
Townsquare Media Buffalo is excited to announce that Bob Barnett is joining
our team as the Director of Content and Brand Manager of WYRK-FM and WMSX-FM.“I’m beyond excited to be heading home to Buffalo, where I was born and raised, to work for Townsquare Media’s successful group of stations,” commented Bob. “I’m grateful for the opportunity to share my experience and knowledge with the amazing Buffalo team that’s already focused on being the best!”
“We are thrilled to have Bob Barnett join our team. He has a track record of success throughout his career that is beyond impressive. Bob is a winner and will be a key component to our success as we strive to be the #1 Media Company in Buffalo,” added Townsquare Buffalo Market President and Chief Revenue Officer, Mark Plimpton.
Bob has over 35 years of experience in radio leadership and management positions. Bob has spent 21 years in two stints as the Operations Manager for Entercom/Audacy in Rochester, NY, including the last eight year as VP of Programming. He has also worked in Nashville, St. Louis, and Miami during his career.
This story first appeared on radioinsight.com