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 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.
