Leland Conway Joins WHAS Louisville

9-3-13

84WHAS, Kentuckiana?s NewsRadio 84, today announced that Leland Conway will join the station as midday host. Conway will host the 9 a.m. to noon shift and said, "It is an honor to join the 84WHAS team. As a native Kentuckian, I grew up with 84WHAS. It's as much a part of the Bluegrass State as hot browns and horse racing. I am excited to once again be a part of the lively conversation in Kentucky."

A graduate of Asbury University in Wilmore, Ky., Conway is already familiar to many for his past work on the play-by-play sports crews at Georgetown College and Eastern Kentucky University. In addition, he also previously served as a commentator on WTVQ TV and for six years hosted a successful talk show on NewsRadio 630 WLAP in Lexington. Conway most recently hosted a daily talk show on 1140 WRVA in Richmond, Va., where he will continue to be heard weekdays from 3-6:00 p.m. EST.

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To Improve Sales Leland Brought In New D.O.S.

With tough market conditions, finding a Director of Sales to take your station or cluster to the next level is one of the biggest decisions you'll have to make as a General Manager. What makes up the resume of a D.O.S. that's going to get GM's over the hump of a staggering economy and over the sales goal line every month? Let's find out. For Leland, having market knowledge was important to him when he began his search. Last week Saga brought in Carol Commander as the new D.O.S. and she certainly understands the Norfolk market as Leland was hoping.

Commander was first hired into radio by well known consultant Jack Rattigan. She progressed very successfully in sales in Norfolk and wound up launching two companies before returning to radio last week. Leland discusses exactly what he was looking for and how to spot the person that will help you succeed in driving your revenue. Ed Ryan interviews Wayne Leland PART TWO

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Saga Hires Wayne Leland As New Boss in Norfolk

Saga Hires Wayne Leland As New Boss in Norfolk

Leland will take over the reigns as Vice President/General Manager at WNOR-FM, WAFX-FM and WJOI-AM. His first day will be July 5th. Leland is currently a Citadel Regional president and with a shakeup about to happen at Citadel, Leland moves over to Saga. Currently Leland manages 12 stations for Citadel. He replaces the departed Diane Hubel. The Citadel sale to Cumulus is expected to close later on in the year.

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