The search for a new program director is over in Columbus and 97.1 The Fan did not have to leave the state of Ohio to find their man. Matt Fishman has been named the new PD and operations manager.
“97.1 The Fan and WBNS FM/AM is a special brand that is very important to our community, our stakeholders, and our client partners,” Station Manager Cody Welling said in a press release. “Matt’s love of sports radio and his track record of building strong teams, made him the right choice to lead our very talented group of broadcasters, content creators, and flagship partners.”
Fishman, a former BSM columnist, was in Cleveland. He had been the program director of Good Karma Brands’ ESPN Cleveland since early 2020. He was let go last month.
“97.1 The Fan is a juggernaut of a radio station,” Fishman said. “I’m privileged to get to work with an incredible team, a great lineup, and broadcast partners like Ohio State Sports Properties-Learfield, the Columbus Blue Jackets, the Columbus Crew, ESPN, and Westwood One.”
