Entercom Richmond Congratulates Wes Mcelroy As Virginia Sportscaster of the Year
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ENTERCOM RICHMOND CONGRATULATES WES MCELROY AS VIRGINIA SPORTSCASTER OF THE YEAR RICHMOND, VA – January 20, 2018 – Entercom, the #1 creator of live, original, local audio content in the United States, announced that Wes McElroy of Fox Sports 910 has been chosen as the Virginia Sportscaster of the Year by The National Sports Media Association. "It's a real career thrill to be named Virginia Sports Broadcaster of the Year for the second time in four years,” said McElroy, who hosts mornings on Fox Sports 910 and is celebrating his 10th year on the air in Richmond. “What means the most is, it's an award voted on by my colleagues in the Virginia sports media. To have this distinguished honor from a collection of men and women that I respect is what makes this a highlight of my career." McElroy is also a co-host for the Virginia Tech IMG Sports Network, hosts the Hokies Post Game Live, is the studio host for VCU Basketball and writes the weekly column “What I learned in Sports this Week,” that appears in the Richmond Times Dispatch. Entercom owns and operates WRVA-AM, WRNL-AM, WRVQ-FM, WTVR-FM, WRXL-FM, WBTJ-FM, WRVQ-HD2 and WRXL-HD2 in Richmond. Fans can listen to WRVA-AM online via the radio.com app nationwide. Fans can also engage with the station via Facebook and Twitter. Entercom is a leading American media and entertainment company and one of the top two radio broadcasters in the country. Entercom is the nation’s unrivaled leader in news and sports radio. With a nationwide footprint of 235 stations, Entercom will engage over 100 million people weekly with a premier collection of highly-rated, award-winning radio stations, digital platforms and live events. CONTACT: Nia Marciante Entercom Communications 804-474-0047 [email protected] About Entercom Communications Corp. Entercom Communications Corp. (NYSE: ETM) is a leading American media and entertainment company reaching and engaging over 100 million people each week through its premier collection of highly rated, award winning radio stations, digital platforms and live events. As one of the country’s two largest radio broadcasters, Entercom offers integrated marketing solutions and delivers the power of local connection on a national scale with coverage of close to 90% of persons 12+ in the top 50 markets. Entercom is the #1 creator of live, original, local audio content and the nation’s unrivaled leader in news and sports radio. Learn more about Philadelphia-based Entercom at www.entercom.com, Facebook and Twitter (@Entercom). .