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Cort Johnson Named APD/Morning Co-Host At KINK /Portland, OR
August 26, 2015 at 3:14 PM (PT)
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ALPHA MEDIA PORTLAND announced TODAY (8/26) CORT JOHNSON has been named APD/morning co-host on Triple A KINK. CORT will join SHEILA HAMILTON weekday mornings 5:30-10a.
Originally from UTAH, CORT started his radio career in SALT LAKE CITY at then Triple A KENZ as well as other CITADEL stations. He also worked as a fill-in feature reporter on the local FOX and CBS affiliate television stations in SALT LAKE CITY. After moving to PORTLAND, CORT worked at Top 40 KBFF and News/Talk KXL as a reporter/anchor.
“CORT will be a great addition to the KINK family," ALPHA MEDIA EVP/Programming SCOTT MAHALICK said. "He has an incomparable passion for the industry and his abilities on and off air will positively support and impact the direction in which the station is headed.”
“I had the opportunity to work with CORT in SALT LAKE and witnessed his ability to connect with the Triple A audience there," ALPHA MEDIA SVP/Market Manager MILT MCCONNELL said, "He has proven to be one of the most dedicated talents and he is most deserving of this opportunity.”
“I am honored to be working at such a heritage and legendary station in PORTLAND,” said CORT. “Thank you to Scott MAHALICK, MILT MCCONNELL and BOB PROFFITT for the opportunity to be part of the live-and-local ALPHA MEDIA team.”