Talk Host Chris Lawrence Wins Marconi Award
This year’s crop of National Association of Broadcasters Marconi Award nominees was unusually light on spoken-word personalities 
with WCHS-AM, Charleston, West Virginia talk host Chris Lawrence the only one across five categories. Lawrence was named the winner in the Small Market Personality of the Year during last night’s ceremony at the Edison Ballroom in New York City on the eve of NAB Show New York. Other spoken-word honors went to Cox Media Group’s 95.5 WSB (WSB-AM/WSBB-FM, Atlanta) for News/Talk Station of the Year and to Audacy’s WEEI-FM, Boston for Sports Station of the Year. See all the winners here.
announced during a special dinner at the Edison Ballroom in New York City on October 20. While four spoken-word-formatted stations made the cut in the Legendary Station category, it’s interesting to note that just one talk host – news/talk or sports talk – is a finalist across five personality categories. That distinction goes to WCHS-AM, Charleston, West Virginia morning drive host Chris Lawrence who is a finalist in the Small Market Personality of the Year category. Go get, ‘em Chris! We’re pulling for you.
to SVP of revenue development after having served as president and general manager for the company’s Charleston, South Carolina cluster for the past eight years. O’Malley says, “I’m honored by the opportunity to help lead Saga’s next phase of growth by developing innovative revenue strategies, strengthening client partnerships, and working alongside our exceptional fulfillment partners and corporate team.”
programming to their lineups. VSiN president and chief business officer Brian Musburger states, “We’re thrilled to bring these new radio markets the news, analysis, and expert insights listeners need to make more informed wagering decisions. Through the continued distribution expansion VSiN is delivering its trusted sports betting programming to more listeners than anyone else and solidifying our position as the largest sports betting radio network in the country, by far.”
stations including KOMY-AM, Monterey-Salinas, California; WSCW-AM, Charleston, West Virginia; and more. 