Wichita Gets In The Mix

1-5-15

Non-profit broadcaster Envision's newly formatted KKGQ-FM in Wichita kicked off this weekend as ?Q92."  Envision?s VP of Foundation and Mission Services Heather Hogan said, ?We?re confident we?ve arrived at a format that will offer broad appeal to Wichita listeners, with a great mix of music plus the fun, friendly and sometimes familiar voices of all-local weekday hosts.? Envision will use the station as a vehicle for communicating news of ongoing activity at Envision as well as at other charitable organizations in and around Wichita. The station will also provide jobs for people who are typically-sighted or visually impaired, and will have equipment adapted for employees who are blind or who have low vision.

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Brannigan Promoted To GM In Wichita

3-19-14

Beverlee Brannigan continues her rise through the ranks with Journal Broadcast Group and she debunks the belief that general managers only come from the sales side of the radio business. Brannigan started out as a PD for Journal in Omaha back in 2001. On Wednesday, the company named Brannigan VP/GM in Wichita where she'll now run Journal's six-station cluster in that market while maintaining her position as VP of Programming throughout the company. Brannigan is also one of Radio Ink's Most Influential Women in Radio. She replaces Eric McCart.

Executive VP Steve Wexler said, ?Beverlee is a trusted and respected leader who embodies our core values of integrity, excellence, determination, and innovation. Our radio stations are in excellent hands with her at the helm. I couldn?t be more excited for her and for our Wichita team. Beverlee will also continue to provide invaluable programming guidance to our product teams throughout the radio group.?

Brannigan said, ?It is a privilege to lead our team in Wichita. Their dedication and passion for local broadcasting is unmatched. I appreciate Steve Wexler's confidence in me and am excited to be returning to the ?Air Capital!?" Brannigan will be responsible for the overall operations of Journal?s six radio stations in Wichita, KFDI-FM, KICT-FM, KFXJ-FM, KYQQ-FM, KFTI-FM, and KLIO-AM.

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Winchell New GSM For Journal in Wichita

8-8-13

Scott Winchell moves to Journal from Clear Channel Birmingham where he was GSM. Winchell joined Clear Channel in 2003 in Nashville as an AE. His time in Nashville led to sales management positions with WUBT-FM, WNRQ-FM, WLAC and the leadership of the Nashville cluster?s digital sales. He also spent time as a GSM for Clear Channel in Charlotte before moving to Birmingham in 2010.

Winchell said, ?Journal Broadcast Group has an incredible reputation and track record in our industry, and in the communities it serves. I am honored and ecstatic to be joining up with Eric and the entire highly talented Wichita Operations team. I find it exhilarating to have the opportunity to make a difference in Kansas. Wichita is a great Midwestern city, and it will be nice to be back in the area.?

Journal Wichita Vice President and General Manager Eric McCart said, ?We?re very excited Scott is joining our Journal Broadcast Group team. He brings genuine enthusiasm, passion and many years of proven leadership experience to our company. Noting that Winchell is originally from Salina, Kansas, McCart added: ?He knows Wichita and is very excited to roll up his sleeves, hit the streets and help us continue to provide creative, unique and effective customer-focused marketing solutions for our advertisers.?

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