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| Phil Zachary |
Entercom Boston Tuesday announced that they have hired Phil
Zachary as their new Vice President and Market Manager. The Entercom cluster in
Boston includes
WEEI-FM, ESPN on WEEI-AM, WAAF, WRKO and The Boston Red Sox Radio Network.
This represents a homecoming of sorts for Zachary, whose
first paid radio job was as a part-time, on-air announcer at WAAF.
Zachary, a 41-year radio veteran, is a Connecticut native and graduate of Holy
Cross. He began his radio career in Worcester
followed by stints in Providence and Boston . While in Boston , Zachary served as
Operations Manager at the old WITS 1510.
There his role included direct oversight of both Red Sox and Bruins
play-by-play.
Zachary comes to Entercom from Curtis Media Group in Raleigh , N.C. Washington ,
D.C. Raleigh
and Clear Channel Media and Entertainment in New Orleans .
Entercom Station Group President Weezie Kramer said, “Phil
is the right person at the right time for Entercom Boston. He is a leader and a
listener. He understands the challenges we face but he also sees the tremendous
opportunity we have. Phil believes in the strength of our brands, the dynamic
nature of our content and the true potential of our team.”
“The only reason to leave a great job in radio is for one of
the absolute best jobs in radio,” said new Entercom VP/Market Manager Phil
Zachary. “Make no mistake—WAAF, WEEI and WRKO are not only some of the greatest
call letters in Boston
radio history, but some of the best brands in our industry. This amazing
opportunity brings me back to my New England
roots and the place I started my radio career. There are great challenges
ahead, not to mention best of-class competition, but I look forward to it and
can’t wait to get started.”
Zachary will begin at Entercom Boston on October 21st.
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