Chuck Damico
Beasley Media Group announces that Chuck Damico has been named Program Director at Sports WPEN-FM (97.5 The Fanatic) / Philadelphia. He will begin his new position immediately.
Damico has worked in a variety of positions at the Philadelphia-based radio cluster since 1994. The South Jersey native most recently has been serving as the PD at WBEN (95.7 BEN-FM) and APD at Rock WMMR. Previously, he worked as the Promotions Director at the legendary rock station.
In addition to his new programming duties at the Fanatic, he will continue to serve as WMMR APD as well as consult with BEN-FM until a permanent replacement is announced.
“Chuck was the perfect person to take the helm at The Fanatic,” said VP/Market Manager Joe Bell. “He is an outside the box thinker who knows the market, the listeners, the staff and is a life-long Philly sports fan! He will do a great job taking the station to the next level and beyond!”
“I’m very excited and thankful for the chance to join the 97.5 The Fanatic team,” said Damico. “We have an opportunity to not only do great, entertaining radio, but also make a real difference in the City of Philadelphia – Home of the Greatest Sports Fans in the World!”
“Chuck is a proven winner in the market and highly respected among his peers in the company,” said Beasley Media Group Chief Content Officer Justin Chase. “I’m very happy that he decided to take on this new challenge at the Fanatic.”
Eric Camille, who has been filling in as the Interim Program Director at the Fanatic, will continue serving as APD/OM of the station.
