Bill Ashenden is joining Entercom’s Portland cluster as VP/Market Manager as of July 10. Ashenden joins Entercom from BiCoastal Media in Medford, Oregon where he was Market Manager. He replaces Tim McNamara who left a few months ago. Jack Hutchison from Entercom Seattle has been serving as interim Market Manager. Entercom has seven stations in Portland.
Ashenden is a 30-year veteran of the radio business with a particular focus on the Portland area and has worked with radio broadcasters including Alpha Broadcasting, Rose City Radio, Great American Broadcasters, and most recently BiCoastal Media. He is a graduate of the University of Portland and served as president on the board of the Oregon Association of Broadcasters for three years.
“Bill impressed us not only with his deep knowledge of the Portland market and the radio business overall, but also with his experience in developing people and long-term client relationships,” said Michael Doyle, Regional President of Entercom.
