Adams Radio Promotes Scott Smith To VP/Programming

Scott Smith

The Adams Radio Group has announced Scott Smith has been promoted to VP/Programming for its stations in Ft. Wayne, IN, Suburban Chicago/Northwest Indiana, Las Cruces, MN and Salisbury-Ocean City MD.

Smith has been with Adams since it acquired stations in Northwest Indiana.

Since 2012 he has been Program Director  for Country WLJE 105.5, Classic Rock WCRD 103.9, News Talk WZVN 107.1 FM and Oldies WAKE 1500 AM.

Before joining Adams Radio Group, Smith was an air personality for CBS Radio's WCFS 105.9 FM Chicago, where he hosted afternoons and later the morning show. Smith's background also includes hosting morning shows in Tulsa and South Bend IN, where he was also an Assistant Program Director and Music Director.

According to CEO Ron Stone, "Scott has been an integral part of the management team in Northwest Indiana and his leadership has truly stood out. The on air products that we acquired in Northwest Indiana continue to set the standard for us. Scott will continue his day to day duties in Northwest Indiana along with his new duties of working directly with our country PDs in all ARG markets to assist in the continued growth of our country formats.”

“I look forward to this opportunity to build on the success of our stations in Northwest Indiana and contribute to the growth of the country stations in all Adams Radio Group markets," said Smith. "This expanded role allows me to work directly with our excellent team of programming talent.”