DALLAS — The individual who serves as Brand Manager for “Newsradio” KRLD-AM 1080 in Dallas-Fort Worth has been appointed Format Vice President for all of Audacy Inc.’s News/Talk radio stations, including many of the legacy CBS Radio all-News properties in the nation’s top markets.
Getting the expanded role. while retaining his KRLD duties, is Drew Anderssen. He’ll lead brand and format strategy and execution for the company, reporting to EVP and Head of Programming Jeff Sottolano. “With his proven expertise, we are confident that Drew will lead the way in shaping our brand and format strategy, delivering exceptional content and driving continued success for our local brands and our digital platforms,” Sottolano said.
Andersssen commented, “I’m so thankful for the incredible opportunity to be a greater part of the best spoken word portfolio of brands in America.”
Anderssen has been associated with KRLD since May 2022; he concurrently became Brand Manager, Audacy’s terminology for a Program Director, of the Texas State Networks Brand Manager.
Prior to that, Anderssen spent 24 years working with Cox Media Group in multiple formats and locations. Notably, he joined KRLD after serving as the national News/Talk and Sports Format Leader and day-to-day Brand Manager for WSB Radio in Atlanta.
