WWDE-FM (2WD) Is Introducing a New A.M.Drive Show to the Station’S Hampton Roads’ Audience, “Jenna and Mark in the Morning”, Beginning Monday, October 20, 2008
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Contact: Chris Wilson Marketing and Promotions Director (757) 497-2000 [email protected] For Immediate Release RADIO STATION ANNOUNCES NEW MORNING SHOW Virginia Beach, Va. (October 15, 2008) – Entercom Norfolk radio station WWDE-FM (2WD) is introducing a new a.m.drive show to the station’s Hampton Roads’ audience, “Jenna and Mark in the Morning”, beginning Monday, October 20, 2008. The new show will feature co-hosts, Jenna Kehoe and Mark McCarthy, and will air weekdays from 5a-10a on 101.3 FM. Kehoe has been heard for the past 7 years on sister station, WPTE-FM (94.9 the Point). McCarthy has been solo on 2WD for 2 years, most recently in morning drive. Prior to 2WD, McCarthy was a Point talent for 3 years. “Jenna and Mark in the Morning” will be a great blend of music and conversation facilitated by two very familiar and extremely popular personalities in the Hampton Roads’ market. The show will be topical, interesting and fun. Continuous soft rock will be intertwined with lively conversation relevant to women and adults. The new show will also include news, information and “Skyangel” traffic. “Morning Point” personality, “Woo Woo” will expand her on-air a.m. drive shift on 94.9 the Point and will continue solo weekdays from 10a-noon. Kehoe will be heard on the Point from noon-3p. Entercom Norfolk Vice President of Operations, Don London, commented, “We are extraordinarily fortunate to have a roster of accomplished and versatile air talent on all 4 of our stations. The addition of Jenna to the 2WD Morning Show will allow us to bring her personality, charisma and insight to the 2WD audience. We are very excited about the new show and achieving the next level of success for all of our stations.” About Entercom Communications Entercom Communications Corp. (NYSE: ETM) is one of the five largest radio broadcasting companies in the United States, with a nationwide portfolio of 110 stations in 23 markets, including San Francisco, Boston, Seattle, Denver, Portland, Sacramento and Kansas City. Known for developing unique and highly successful, locally programmed stations, Entercom is home to some of radio’s most distinguished brands and compelling personalities. The company is also the radio broadcast partner of the Boston Red Sox, Boston Celtics, Kansas City Royals, New Orleans Saints and Buffalo Sabres. Entercom focuses on creating effective integrated marketing solutions for its customers that incorporate the company’s audio, digital and experiential assets. Additionally, the company has a long-standing commitment to responsible corporate citizenship and environmental stewardship. Entercom stations play a vital, hands-on role in improving their communities, providing over $100 million in annual support for local charitable organizations. Murrow Awards for excellence in broadcast journalism and National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Marconi Awards for excellence in radio broadcasting. In 2007, Forbes magazine named Entercom one of America’s “Most Trustworthy Companies”. For more information, please visit www.entercom.com. ENTERCOM NORFOLK, LLC WWDE FM – WNVZ FM – WPTE FM – WVKL FM 236 Clearfield Avenue, Suite 206 - Virginia Beach, Virginia 23462 – (757) 497-2000 Fax (757) 456-5458 .