Entercom Communications announced today the hiring of Don Kollins as Program Director for 95.7 The Game. Don joins Entercom as a proven leader in the sports radio field with many years of programming success and a track record of innovation. He succeeds Jason Barrett who is relocating to New York.
“After an exhaustive search, the best choice was north of us – way north – in Canada” said Steve DiNardo, Market Manager of Entercom San Francisco. “We are excited to have Don join the Entercom San Francisco Programming team. He brings a wealth of experience to Entercom as a proven leader in the sports radio field, having lead Sportsnet 590 to its present status as Canada’s number one sports radio station. Under Don’s leadership I am confident that he will continue to build on the successes that Jason Barrett has achieved during his four-year tenure as Program Director” added DiNardo.
“I am thrilled to join the team at Entercom San Francisco” said Kollins. “Jason has built a great radio station and I am honored to pick up the programming torch for 95.7 The Game and continue the winning tradition. See you soon”.
Kollins will begin his new position at Entercom on June 12th!
Jason Barrett is the Founder and CEO of Barrett Media. The company launched in September 2015 and has provided consulting services to America’s top audio and video brands, while simultaneously covering the media industry at BarrettMedia.com, becoming a daily destination for media professionals. Prior to Barrett Media, Jason built and programmed 95.7 The Game in San Francisco, and 101 ESPN in St. Louis. He was also the first sports programmer for SportsTalk 950 in Philadelphia, which later became 97.5 The Fanatic. Barrett also led 590 The Fan KFNS in St. Louis, and ESPN 1340/1390 in Poughkeepsie, NY, and worked on-air and behind the scenes at 101.5 WPDH, WTBQ 1110AM, and WPYX 106.5. He also spent two years at ESPN Radio in Bristol, CT producing ‘The Dan Patrick Show’ and ‘GameNight’. JB can be reached on Twitter @SportsRadioPD or by email at Jason@BarrettMedia.com.
