Audacy Promotes Debbie Kenyon to Regional President As Part of Strong Regional Structure to Support Local Growth ​

NEW YORK, NY - March 30, 2026 - Audacy announced that veteran media executive Debbie Kenyon has been named Regional President for its Central US markets, representing some of the biggest names in local audio. Kenyon, currently Senior Vice President and Market Manager of Audacy Detroit, will assume broader responsibilities for such iconic brands as 104.3 and 670 The Score (WSCR-FM/AM) in Chicago, 98.5 WNCX (WNCX-FM) in Cleveland, 94.9 WOLX (WOLX-FM) in Madison, 99.1 The Mix (WMYX-FM) in Milwaukee and 830 WCCO (WCCO-AM) in Minneapolis.

During more than 25 years leading the Detroit market, Kenyon has been known for her strategic vision, deep understanding of the Detroit media landscape, and commitment to community engagement. She is a fierce advocate for local broadcasting and has been actively involved in numerous professional and philanthropic organizations, contributing her expertise to initiatives that benefit the community.

"Debbie Kenyon has been a pillar of our business for over a quarter century, and her elevation to Regional President for our Central region is a testament to her ability to drive innovation and deliver consistent performance," said Kelli Turner, President and Chief Executive Officer, Audacy. "Her appointment supports our commitment to empower our teams and build on our unmatched presence in local markets and communities while fully leveraging our scale and reach."

"Having spent my career deeply rooted in local radio, it's an incredible honor to step into this role and support so many talented teams across the Central region," said Kenyon. "These markets are home to powerful brands with strong community connections, and I'm excited to build on that momentum, driving innovation, strengthening our local impact and delivering meaningful results for our audiences, partners and advertisers."

Kenyon joins Jeff Federman, Mark Hannon, Claudia Menegus and Chief Business Officer Chris Oliviero in Regional President roles overseeing key Audacy markets.

With nearly three decades of leadership experience, Kenyon's career spans roles across Entercom (now Audacy) and CBS Radio, where she steadily rose from Director of Sales to General Manager to Senior Vice President and Market Manager. A recognized industry leader, Kenyon has earned numerous accolades, including being named one of Radio Ink's Best Managers in Radio for three consecutive years and a five-time National Finalist for the Radio Wayne Awards. She has also been honored as one of Radio Ink's Most Influential Women in Radio and recognized by Crain's Detroit Business as both a Most Influential Woman and a 40 Under 40 honoree.