Audacy Hip Hop “KS107.5” KQKS Lakewood/Denver CO has announced the appointment of DJ Buck as Brand Manager.
Buck will also continue to serve in that role and as morning host at “Hot 93.7” WZMX Hartford CT. After beginning his commercial radio career with five years at “Hot 106” WWKX Providence RI where he rose from a mixer to Program Director, Buck joined WZMX in 2003 as APD and would rise to Program Director the following year.
Audacy has named DJ Buck Brand Manager of KS 107.5 (KQKS-FM) in Denver. In this role, DJ Buck will oversee the station’s content strategy, talent, operations, and branding. He will continue to serve as Brand Manager and Morning Show Host for Hot 93.7 (WZMX-FM) in Hartford.
“We are delighted to name DJ Buck the next brand manager of KS 107.5,” said Micah Goldberg, Senior Vice President and Market Manager, Audacy Denver. “With his exceptional experience and deep-rooted passion for Hip-Hop and Rhythmic music, DJ Buck is undoubtedly the perfect choice to lead the station to new heights. As a veteran in the radio industry and his regional oversight of our company’s rhythmic format, we are confident that DJ Buck will bring unparalleled creativity and innovation to KS 107.5.”
“After getting to know the brand and the market, I see nothing but potential and a bright future for KS 107.5,” said DJ Buck. “I’m excited to dig in and work more closely with the Denver team.”
DJ Buck started in the music business as a local record store manager for Skippy Whites. He was also responsible for bringing Hip-Hop to Rhode Island College’s WXIN. He worked at various college radio stations, landing him at Hot 106 WWKX, where he eventually became the station’s Program Director. After five years, he took the job in Hartford at WZMX, where he has made his home for the last 22 years. DJ Buck has been recognized with various awards, including The NAACP Award for being one of the state’s most influential African American men, 100 Men of Color, and various radio industry awards.
This story first appeared on radioinsight.com