Audacy has announced the appointment of Ryan Cooley as Senior Vice President and Market Manager for its Portland market.
In this position, Cooley will be responsible for managing a diverse portfolio of brands, which includes 1080 The Fan, Classic Rock 92.3 KGON, ESPN 910 (KMTT-AM), 94/7 Alternative Portland (KNRK-FM), Bella 105 (KRSK-FM), Country 99.5 The Wolf (KWJJ-FM), Classic Hits 97.1 Charlie (KYCH-FM), CHANNEL Q (KRSK-HD2), and 94/7 Too (KNRK-HD2).
“Ryan’s leadership, extensive broadcast experience, and love for the Portland community make him a valuable asset to the market,” said Doug Abernethy, Audacy Regional President. “We look forward to seeing him take on this new role and guide the Portland team to achieve even greater success.”
“I’m honored to be named Audacy Portland’s next Senior Vice President and Market Manager. I started with this incredible group of stations 20 years ago, and being entrusted with the opportunity to help this team reach its full potential is something I don’t take lightly,” said Cooley. “This team is truly special; these radio stations are iconic, and the people here are the heart of everything we do. Together, we’re excited to build on this legacy and continue shaping the future of radio in Portland.”
Cooley launched his career at Audacy in 2005 as a Sales Associate, steadily advancing to hold leadership positions in Portland, Boston, and San Francisco.
He was pivotal in launching 95.7 The Game (KGMZ-FM) in San Francisco and oversaw new business development and account growth for WEEI (WEEI-FM) in Boston.
Throughout his tenure, he has served in various capacities, including Account Executive, Local Sales Manager, General Sales Manager, and most recently, Director of Sales.
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