Wednesday, March 21, 2018

TX Radio: Frontier Names Jeff Newsom As OM

Frontier Media LLC/Texarkana Radio Center has named Jeff Newsom Operations and Program Director.

He'll be overseeing News-Talk KTFS 740 AM-K288FI 98.7 FM ; Country KBYB-K257FY, 101.7/99.3 Hot FM; Top 40 KTFS-F, 107.1 The Fox; Urban AC KTOY, Jammin' 104.7 and Classic Hits KTTY, Hits 105.

Newsom was formerly PD of Sports KCBF-AM, 820 Sports and Country KWDD, Wild 94.3, Fairbanks, AK.

President/CEO Richard Burns said, "We are pleased to be able to welcome Jeff back to the senior management team at this exciting growth phase of our company.  Our brands in Texarkana are extremely well positioned and well equipped with amazing brand new digital studios and master control that give our team the best facilities in the region.  Jeff’s deep experience working with the company in the past means he has hit the ground running”.

Newsom said, “My wife and I were enthusiastic about moving to Texarkana when this opportunity came. Laura grew up in the Piney Woods of East Texas, so this is like coming home for her. I am excited about returning to the company. There are so many opportunities to grow in Texarkana. I really look forward to working with my new team”

Station Manager Shannon Thompson added, “We are excited to welcome Jeff to our team.  Jeff brings a wealth of knowledge and love for radio.  He is extremely talented on air and likes to be involved in the community.  Community involvement is one of the many things that sets TRC apart from the other radio groups in the market – he will help our team enhance that.  Jeff is very suited for his role with our team and we happy to have him.”

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