Monday, November 29, 2021

Columbia SC Radio: Terry Ford Joins WNKT As PD

Terry Ford
CUMULUS MEDIA announces that it has appointed Terry Ford as Program Director for Columbia, SC, Sports radio station WNKT 107.5 The Game

Ford brings over 20 years’ experience as a Sports Radio programmer and on-air personality to 107.5 The Game. Ford will also oversee Cumulus Columbia’s ESPN station, ESPN 1320 AM/WISW-AM.

Ford joins Cumulus Columbia from Sports 96.1/WZNN-FM in Lexington, KY, where he was Program Director, Afternoon Host, Digital Director and Imaging Director. Prior to that, he was Late Night Host on 105.7 The Fan/WJZ-FM in Baltimore, MD. Ford was also Overnight Show Host and Weekend Host on national Sports/Talk radio network, Yahoo Sports Radio. In addition, he has been heard on Sports Radio stations in markets including Atlanta, GA, Seattle, WA, and Boise, ID.

Tammy O’Dell, Vice President/Market Manager, Cumulus Columbia, said: “We are excited to have Terry join our team in Columbia. His experience and passion for Sports/Talk will bring new energy to the station and play a vital role in moving 107.5 The Game to a winning position in the market.”

Ford commented: “I am truly excited to become the next Program Director of such a quality sports brand as 107.5 The Game in Columbia. The Game has sharp upper management support, a rock-solid infrastructure, and a talented staff, so this was an easy decision for me.”

Ford added: “I want to thank Cumulus Columbia Market Manager Tammy O’Dell for offering me this fabulous opportunity. In my many conversations with Tammy, you could hear her love and passion for 107.5 The Game. I also want to thank Cumulus SVP of Sports, Programming and Audience Bruce Gilbert. It was Bruce who put me on Tammy’s radar. I can’t wait to land in Columbia and get started!”

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