Andy Bloom is heading home. The veteran programmer who last oversaw operations for CBS Philadelphia, including Sports Radio WIP, has agreed to join Entercom Minneapolis where he’ll oversee the company’s Country and Adult Hits brands, and popular News/Talk station WCCO.
“Andy has a successful track record programming radio stations and we are looking forward to having him join our Twin Cities team,” said SVP/Market Manager Shannon Knoepke. “He has a clear understanding of our operational vision and is skilled at implementing winning business strategies.”
“Paul Bunyan, Purple People Eaters, Prince, the ‘87 & ‘91 Twins, and WCCO Radio. These are the Minnesota legends I grew up with,” said Bloom. “I am excited to go home to the Twin Cities and honored by the opportunity Shannon Knoepke, Chris Oliviero, and David Field have given me to lead WCCO, Buz’N-FM and Jack-FM.”
Jason Barrett is the President and Founder of Barrett Media since the company was created in September 2015. Prior to its arrival, JB served as a sports radio programmer, launching brands such as 95.7 The Game in San Francisco, and 101 ESPN in St. Louis. He also spent time programming SportsTalk 950 in Philadelphia, 590 The Fan KFNS in St. Louis, and ESPN 1340/1390 in Poughkeepsie, NY. Jason also worked on-air and behind the scenes in local radio at 101.5 WPDH, WTBQ 1110AM, and WPYX 106.5. He also spent two years on the national stage, producing radio shows for ESPN Radio in Bristol, CT. Among them included the Dan Patrick Show, and GameNight.
You can find JB on Twitter @SportsRadioPD. He’s also reachable by email at Jason@BarrettMedia.com.
