Connoisseur Media has announced the promotion of Michael Banks to General Manager of its two stations in Frederick MD.
Banks previously led Country 99.9 WFRE and News/Talk 930 WFMD for the Aloha Stations Trust from 2014-2016 before returning to Long Island and General Sales Manager for Connoisseur’s stations there. He worked at the now Connoisseur Long Island cluster under previous owner Barnstable from 1994-2010, was General Manager of 107.1 WLIR-FM and Sales Manager for Clear Channel New York before his first stint in Frederick.
Connoisseur Media announces the promotion of Michael Banks to General Manager in Frederick, MD. Frederick is home to Country Powerhouse 99.9 WFRE and Legendary Newstalk 930 WFMD.
“Mike has been the General Sales Manager of our Long Island operation. He was a crucial part of our success, and today we are excited to promote him into this important position” said Jeff Warshaw, CEO of Connoisseur Media.
Banks joined Connoisseur Media in 2016 as General Sales Manager in Long Island. He previously worked two years in Frederick as the General Sales Manager when iHeart held the stations in the Aloha Trust. “I’m excited to get back to Frederick. This is a perfect fit for my family and me. I look forward to working with a world-class staff and once again becoming a leader in the community” said Banks.