Justin Acri Upped To GM At KABZ (103.7 The Buzz)/Little Rock

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SIGNAL MEDIA Sports KABZ (103.7 THE BUZZ)/LITTLE ROCK PD and host JUSTIN ACRI has been named GM of the station, effective MONDAY (9/10). ACRI, who joined THE BUZZ as a part-time host in 2003 while working at crosstown ABC affiliate KATV (TV) and came aboard full-time in 2006, was named to the post by President/CEO STEVE JONSSON, who has been serving as GM of the station until now.

JONSSON said, "JUSTIN has worked for THE BUZZ in various capacities for 15 years. His passions for sports, broadcasting and THE BUZZ make him a perfect fit for his new position. JUSTIN has been a major influence on THE BUZZ since its inception as a Sports and Entertainment station in 2004, and this is the next logical step in the evolution of this great ARKANSAS radio station."

ACRI said, "I am honored to be entrusted with this new responsibility at THE BUZZ. I have been fortunate to be surrounded in my time here by dedicated co-workers who help our station have a positive impact on our listeners, clients and community. I have worked closely with STEVE for several years and learned a lot from his leadership over that time. I am very excited for this new challenge and thankful for the opportunity."

In addition, Executive Producer DERRELL YOUNG has been promoted to Operations Director, while morning "THE SHOW WITH NO NAME" producer RJ HAWK is adding duties as Social Media Director and LINDY LANFORD is rejoining as Marketing and Events Consultant while continuing to run THE BRIDAL COTTAGE in NORTH LITTLE ROCK, for which she left THE BUZZ in 2012.

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