Hammond Out At WIVK:
As reported in Breaking News, Facebook and Twitter earlier today, Cumulus' WIVK/Knoxville OM/PD Mike Hammond has exited after 38 years with the market-leading station. Under Hammond's stewardship, WIVK has for decades been one of the most successful and decorated Country stations in America. The Country Radio Hall of Famer and 2012 CRS/Country Aircheck OM/PD of the Year (Medium Market) will be seeking new opportunities. Reach him at 865-470-8599 or here. Cumulus SVP/Programming Jan Jeffries tells Country Aircheck a new PD has been hired and will be announced next week.
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