4-13-14
Ed Kiernan, who's been VP/GM of WBAL-AM and WIYY-FM/Baltimore since 1991, will retire this summer, capping a 40-plus-year career in radio. Kiernan joined WBAL/WIYY in 1991 as GM, succeeding David Barrett. Previously, Kiernan spent 17 years at CBS where he was VP/GM of WCBS Newsradio 88 in New York.
"We are so proud of Ed's stewardship of WBAL and 98 Rock over the past 23 years," said David Barrett, a director of the Hearst Corp. "His commitment and passion for our stations, his team, and the Baltimore community are the hallmark of a truly remarkable career. We have been blessed by his steady leadership and warm friendship, which indelibly mark his years with Hearst."
Kiernan joined WBAL/WIYY in 1991 as GM, succeeding David Barrett. Previously, Kiernan spent 17 years at CBS where he was VP/GM of WCBS Newsradio 88 in New York. At WCBS, Kiernan launched the ?Ask the Governor? program with then-Gov. Mario Cuomo, and "Ask the Mayor" with then-Mayor Ed Koch, and acquired rights to NY Jets football and St. John?s University basketball.
Kiernan has served as president of the Advertising Association of Baltimore, as a member of the board of the Baltimore Radio Association, as a member of the Maryland/DC/Delaware Broadcasters Association and of the Orioles Park at Camden Yards Opening Day Committee, and of the boards of the Baltimore Bicentennial Committee and Partnership for a Drug Free Maryland. He's also served as chairman of the Federal Emergency Broadcast System for the state of Maryland.
Hearst Television President Jordan Wertleib said, "Having closely worked with Ed for all these years, I know firsthand how he has enhanced all aspects of the radio business he has managed with his enthusiasm, good humor and leadership. With Ed at the helm, WBAL has been among the nation's most honored radio stations and a major community force through the WBAL Radio Kids Campaign. Throughout his tenure, Ed has built upon 98 Rock's storied 37-year history, including expanding the station?s presence on the web and in mobile applications."
WBAL is the market's longtime News/Talk leader and home to the Orioles, the Ravens, and Navy football, and has won multiple AP honors and Edward R. Murrow Awards, and a NABEF Service to Children Radio Award. WIYY (98 Rock) has been a Baltimore music destination since 1977.
