CAVANAH SIGNS OFF

Audacy Chicago VP of Programming/B96 and 104.3 Jams Brand Manager Todd Cavanah has resigned after 33 years with the station. In his farewell letter, Cavanah looked back fondly on everything he’d accomplished over those years.

“I've been fortunate to work with so many amazing people these past three decades,” he wrote. “We generated millions and millions of dollars with our amazing brands B96 and 104-3 JAMS. We put the biggest superstar artists on our 'Summer Bash' and 'Jingle Bash' stages. At last count, I believe I’ve also trained 11 or 12 market managers.”

Cavanah noted that it would be difficult to thank everyone who made him “look so good,” but he did name two people specifically. “First, Dave Shakes, who hired me away from Elektra Records in 1990 to be his APD/music director, and then I replaced him as program director in 1993,” he continued. “Secondly, the most amazing human being on planet Earth, Erik Bradley. He was my first hire as PD, in October 1993. I told my market manager back then that this guy I want to hire will be the Michael Jordan of the radio industry. I scouted that one correctly. E Money B, thank you for everything.”

Cavanah plans to spend the summer traveling with his sons as they play baseball across the country. He also noted that he's looking forward to his next career opportunity as a free agent.

”Not many can build a music brand like Todd Cavanah,” Audacy Chicago Regional President Rachel Williamson said. “With Todd at the helm, B96 became one of the most iconic brands in Chicago and throughout Top 40 nationwide, and 104.3 Jams launched to the top of Chicago radio within months of its birth. But even more than the major accomplishments, Todd has been a great teammate. We wish him the best of luck in this next phase of his career and will miss his warmth and camaraderie."

Audacy EVP, Head of Programming Jeff Sottolano added, "It would be hard to overstate the impact on Chicago radio that Todd Cavanah has had. In addition to building B96 into one of the marquee top 40 brands in America and curating incredible Jingle Bash and Summer Bash events, he led the successful launch of 104.3 Jams. As evidenced by the talent and programmers Todd has mentored through the years, he’s not only an A+ professional but an A+ human being. He will be missed by everyone at Audacy. We wish him the best in his next chapter."