Audacy Classic Hip Hop “104.3 Jams” WBMX Chicago has promoted Erik Bradley to Brand Manager.
Bradley has been serving in the role on an interim basis since the departure of Todd Cavanah in April. He will also continue in his roles as Assistant Brand Manager and Music Director for CHR “B96” WBBM-FM and corporate Director of Music Initiatives.
Bradley joined WBBM-FM in 1993 and has remained Music Director since then, adding those duties at WBMX when it launched in November 2017. He previously had held Music Director roles at KBEQ Kansas City and that and other roles at WCKZ Charlotte.
Bradley joined WBBM-FM in 1993 as Music Director and was an integral team member that helped launch 104.3 Jams in 2017. Other previous roles include Music Director for KBEQ-FM in Kansas City and Music Director and research, programming and promotions titles for WCKZ-FM in Charlotte.
Audacy has named Erik Bradley as Brand Manager of 104.3 Jams (WBMX-FM), Chicago’s Throwback station. In this role, Bradley will oversee the station’s content strategy, talent, operations, and branding.
“It is with tremendous pride that we announce Erik Bradley as our new Brand Manager of 104.3 Jams,” said Greg Solk, Vice President of Programming and Operations, Audacy Chicago. “As an integral part of the dream team that helped launch Jams five-and-a-half years ago, Erik has done a brilliant job of propelling the station to consistent success. As Brand Manager, we are confident that his magic touch will translate to greater success for the station. Onward and upward Erik and 104.3 Jams team!”
Bradley will continue to serve as Music Director and Assistant Brand Manager of Chicago sister station B96 (WBBM-FM) and as Director of Music Initiatives for Audacy, working directly with Senior Vice President and Head of Music Initiatives Michael Martin and the company’s format Vice Presidents.
“I’m blessed, honored and truly grateful to be promoted to Brand Manager of 104.3 Jams,” said Bradley. “Jams has been on a roll, and we aim to keep it rolling. Furthermore, I’m thrilled to continue my long-time WBBM-FM responsibilities and work closely with Michael Martin on our Music Initiatives team. My most sincere gratitude to every member of the Audacy family, locally and nationally, for their trust, confidence and support every step of the way!”
Bradley joined WBBM-FM in 1993 as Music Director and was an integral team member that helped launch 104.3 Jams in 2017. Other previous roles include Music Director for KBEQ-FM in Kansas City and Music Director and research, programming and promotions titles for WCKZ-FM in Charlotte.
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