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LaBrozzi Says Bye to The ‘Burgh

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Audacy Pittsburgh threw a “Goodbye ‘Burgh Party” for news/talk KDKA-AM brand manager Dave LaBrozzi, who is retiring from his role with the station. Pictured in the photo above are back row (l-r): new brand manager PJ Kumanchik, regional VP programming Mark Anderson, KDKA-FM “93.7 The Fan” brand manager Kraig Riley, market manager Michael Spacciapolli, LaBrozzi, KDKA-AM morning host Larry Richert, former Audacy Cleveland OM Dave Popovich, and consultant Mike McVay. Front row (l-r): events, promotions and marketing manager Amy Mauk, sales manager Christine Fallon McKenna, and sales manager Denise Suba.

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PJ Kumanchik Named Brand Manager for KDKA-AM, Pittsburgh

Audacy announces that it is promoting PJ Kumanchik to brand manager for KDKA-AM, Pittsburgh “News Radio.” Kumanchik has been serving as the station’s news manager. He takes over for Dave LaBrozzi, who is retiring from the station.  Audacy Pittsburgh SVP and market manager Michaelim Spacciapolli states, “I first want to congratulate Dave on an incredible career. It has been a privilege to work with him over the past two years. We’re delighted to promote PJ, a mainstay at KDKA for the last 35 years. The trust he has built within our organization and with listeners and partners makes him a great fit to steward this iconic brand into the future as we grow on many levels.” Kumanchik, who has worked in multiple capacities at both KDKA News Radio and “93.7 The Fan” (KDKA-FM) as news producer and editor, morning show producer, sports producer and program director, comments, “I look forward to working with our leadership team, including Michael, to boost the momentum we have created at KDKA News Radio in the past couple of years. As the Voice of Pittsburgh, we will continue to provide news-driven talk that encourages interactions from our listeners.”