Milwaukee Radio: Eric Lauer Named GSM For WKTI-FM

Eric Lauer

Scripps Broadcasting has announced that Eric Lauer has been named General Sales Manager for Country WKTI 94.5 FM

Lauer will join the company September 26 from Cox Media Jacksonville where he served as GSM for the six-station cluster for the past three years.

Lauer will also serve as Mgr./National Sales for Scripps in Milwaukee.

"We're pleased to have Eric join our Scripps Milwaukee leadership team as KTI Country's GSM," said WKTI VP/GM Tom Langmyer.

"He comes to us with tremendous experience -- and a thoughtful, customer-focused approach. Eric has worked with several much-admired stations -- and he hails from a company that shares many of the same principles and business philosophies as Scripps. He'll be a great fit to lead WKTI sales and drive national business for both WKTI and WTMJ. Eric will partner with Jason Bjorson, who is GSM of WTMJ and our sports properties."

"What a thrill to join Tom and his superb team," said Lauer. "Scripps has a fabulous reputation, and I have a deep admiration for these powerful brands and a contagious fondness for the communities they serve. It feels good to come home, and I'm grateful for the chance to help lead Milwaukee's Radio City into the future."