Following the promotion of Dave Richards to SVP/Programming for the company, Entercom has announced the new programming leadership for Rock 99.9 KISW Seattle.
Ryan Castle, who as served as APD and midday host since joining the station in 2003, will rise to Brand Manager. Castle will also continue to program Classic Rock 92.3 KGON Portland. Prior to joining KISW, Castle served as APD/Creative Director of WZTA Miami and KXXR Minneapolis, PD of WRLR Birmingham, Production Director of KAZR Des Moines, on air at WLZR Milwaukee and Active Rock Imaging Specialist for Saga.
Evening host Taryn Daly will rise to Assistant Brand Manager. Daly joined KISW as a weekend host in 2013 from KISM Bellingham and has hosted nights since 2015. She previously served as Assistant Music Director and Digital Captain and also is currently Social Media Director for Entercom Seattle.
Entercom announced leadership promotions for 99.9 KISW (KISW-FM) stations in Seattle. Ryan Castle has been promoted as Brand Manager of the station and Taryn Daly has been elevated to Assistant Brand Manager of the station. Both moves are effective immediately.
“I am extremely proud to elevate these two tremendous leaders who have already contributed much success to KISW and reward their hard work and dedication,” said Jack Hutchison, Senior Vice President of Entercom Seattle. “I have full trust in Ryan and Taryn’s ability to lead this iconic brand celebrating in its 50th year in Seattle and beyond.”
“I’d like to thank Dave [Richards], Jack and Pat [Paxton] for entrusting me with this legendary brand,” said Castle. “This radio station and this staff mean the absolute world to me and I’m stoked for the opportunity to continue the legacy of the Northwest’s most entertaining radio station.”
Castle had previously served as the station’s Assistant Brand Manager since joining Entercom in October 2003. In addition to this role, Castle will continue as Brand Manager for Portland sister station 92.3 KGON (KGON-FM).
“Joining this team eight years ago was an absolute dream come true, and that dream continues with the incredible honor of growing my career at this legendary radio station,” said Daly.