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WKJY Walks Like MADD
K-98.3/Long Island again partnered with Mothers Against Drunk Driving to promote and host their annual Walk Like MADD 2015 event at Farmingdale State College. The event was emceed by midday host Jodi Vale, who also walked with her team, “K-98.3 Team Rays Of Sunshine for Jennifer,” in memory of her friend’s daughter, Jennifer Suydam, who […]
STAR 99.9 (WEZN) Hires Raven as new Morning Show Host
Bridgeport, CT – April 6th, 2015 – Connoisseur Media Connecticut is proud to announce former WCCC Hartford morning show host Jay Raven will join Anna Zap for the newly formed “Anna and Raven Show” on Bridgeport based HOT AC, Star 99.9. Raven has had an extensive career working in Hartford, Providence and Boston and, after […]
Kristin Okesson is Market Manager of the year
We are proud to share that Kristin Okesson, General Manager for Connoisseur Media’s Southern Connecticut stations, is the recipient of the 2014 Radio Wayne Award for Market Manager of the Year. Radio Ink Publisher Eric Rhoads presented the awards to Radio’s best and brightest in sales and management at the NAB Radio Show in Indianapolis. […]
“Best of” The Gold Coast
In Connecticut, congratulations to 95.9 the Fox, the Fairfield County Advocate’s winner for “Best Radio Station”, and to Chaz & AJ, winners of “Best Radio Personalities” and “Best Radio Show.” The wins were part of the annual Best of the Gold Coast edition. Bragging rights also belong to 99.1 WPLR for their big wins in […]
Jon Daniels to Become PD/Brand Manager for K-98.3
Connoisseur Media Long Island announces a shift in the programming personnel structure for WKJY/K-98.3, the Long Island-based cluster’s flagship station. Effective March 10, afternoon host Jon Daniels will assume the position of program director/brand manager for the station. “I’m excited at the opportunity,” says Daniels. “I’m looking forward to growing this heritage station. It’s a […]
Promotion of Drew Carrano
After the passing of our long-term Marketing Director Sam Tilery, we are proud to announce the promotion of Drew Carrano to the position of Marketing Director of WPLR/WYBC. It is hard to follow in the footsteps of such a legendary figure as Sam was, but we feel that Drew learned from the best and after […]
CONNOISSEUR MEDIA NAMES DAVID BEVINS AS COO
Westport, CT – November 13, 2009 – Connoisseur Media, LLC today announced the appointment of David Bevins to the role of Chief Operating Officer. Bevins, 44, will be responsible for all day-to-day operations and execution of strategy for Connoisseur Media. For the past four years he had served as VP of Operations for the company. […]
Star 99.9 Listener Wins Backyard Pool Party with Plain White T’s
Star 99.9 in Bridgeport brought the Plain White T’s to one lucky listener’s backyard pool for a private concert with over 100 of their closest friends. Everyone enjoyed this intimate and exclusive performance.