KDAY/L.A. Resets Management
November 10, 2009: Magic Broadcasting Rhythmic AC KDAY/Los Angeles completes the realignment of its management team, headed by GM Zeke Chaidez. Before joining KDAY in September, Chaidez was COO of Heftel Media, and he's also held posts as VP/business operations for Club Deportivo Chivas USA and EVP/GM for Spanish-language Talk network Radiovisa AM830.
Chaidez said, "I am excited to be involved in a format that is as fun and as relevant to this city. I was born and raised in Los Angeles and am very familiar with the KDAY heritage and am looking forward to the rebirth of KDAY. The station is off to a great start and will be even more incredible once the team puts their signature to each of their departments."
That team also includes OM Brian Bridgman, who recently arrived after 11 years with Clear Channel, most recently as PD of KKRZ/Portland, OR. He's worked in L.A. radio before, as MD at Top 40 KIIS-FM.
"This is a tremendous opportunity," Bridgman said. "KDAY was at the forefront of the hip-hop movement for the West Coast in the late '80s. The excitement level from the audience has been incredible."
Derek Beesemeyer also joins KDAY as GSM, coming over from Citadel's crosstown KSPN and KLOS, while Jason Wagers is KDAY's new marketing director and Sascha Schleumer becomes director of information technology.
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