Wade Linder
Cumulus Media-Chicago announces that it has appointed Wade Linder as PD for Classic Hits WLS-FM. Linder moves to WLS from WLUP, where he served as PD since June 2014. Prior to that, Linder was PD for KXXR/Minneapolis, where he spent nearly 20 years. Linder began his radio career in 1990 at KQRS/Minneapolis, where he was MD/APD. He went on to launch KEGE/Minneapolis in 1994, prior to signing on at KXXR.
Linder replaces Brian Thomas, who was named PD at Cumulus Country WKHX/Atlanta.
Marv Nyren, Vice President/Market Manager, Cumulus Media-Chicago, said, “Having the luxury of replacing a premiere Program Director like Brian Thomas with Wade Linder doesn’t happen often. We are most fortunate to be able to move Wade from WLUP-FM to the Program Director’s role at WLS-FM. This allows us the opportunity to continue growing upon the heritage and recent success of 94.7 and to keep one of the country’s most talented PD’s in our cluster.”
Mike McVay, EVP of Content & Programming for Cumulus Media and Westwood One, said, “It is rare that a market has as many strong programmers in one building as does Cumulus Chicago. We’re excited to be able to take advantage of Wade’s skills and experience and use him as the growth of WLS-FM continues.”
Linder said, “I am thankful for the opportunity to keep doing what I love – Radio, at another great Chicago brand, WLS-FM. There are a lot of talented and passionate people who want to win here! The future looks bright.”
