John Allers
Audacy has announced two regional leadership updates for its alternative format. John Allers joins as Regional Vice President of Alternative. In this role, Allers will oversee KVIL (ALT 103.7)/ Dallas, 94/7 KNRK Alternative Portland, KKDO (ALT 94-7 )/Sacramento, KBZT (ALT 949)/San Diego, and KNDD (107.7 The End)/Seattle, effective immediately.
Additionally, the company has appointed Christy Taylor as Regional Brand Manager of KRBZ (ALT 96.5)/Kansas City, KXTE (X107.5)/Las Vegas, WQMP (FM 101.9)/Orlando and KNDD (107.7 The End)/Seattle, effective November 4.
Christy Taylor
“We’re excited to welcome two proven leaders in the alternative format to oversee operations for some of our iconic brands across the country,” said Mike Kaplan, Alternative Format Captain, Audacy. “Both bring decades of experience attaining substantial results for a deep collection of recognizable brands and we look forward to both of them strategically ideating ways we can continue taking our product to the next level for our listeners.”
“I am thrilled to join Audacy at such an important time in the company’s evolution into a scaled, multi-platform audio content organization,” said Allers. “Audacy has an unmatched portfolio of legendary alternative brands and I look forward to joining Mike Kaplan, Jeff Sottolano, Dave Richards, and the entire brand team as we continue to grow and evolve the company’s successful brands into the future.”
“I am beyond grateful and completely blown away by this incredible opportunity to join Mike Kaplan and his alternative team at Audacy as a Regional Brand Manager,” said Taylor. “This is something that I have been working towards for my entire career and I can’t wait to use my skills to start building connections with listeners on all these great stations.”
