Townsquare Media Chief Growth Officer Kelly Quinn to depart. October 28, 2026 One of the executives behind Townsquare Media's shift toward digital revenue is stepping away. Chief Growth Officer Kelly Quinn is set to depart the "digital-first local media company" after 25 years that began in radio sales in Grand Rapids. Quinn said in a LinkedIn post, "It feels surreal to even be typing this, but the timing is right to close this chapter." He said, "Whatever comes next, I know I'll continue to be drawn to the things I've always loved most: building businesses, developing people, solving problems and helping teams accomplish things they didn't think were possible. And I'll always be rooting for Townsquare." Quinn began in radio in May 1998 as an Account Executive at WGRD in Grand Rapids, now a Townsquare station and the home of the syndicated Free Beer and Hot Wings morning show. He left in January 2000 for a recruiting role outside radio and returned in September 2001 as a media consultant at Regent Communications in Flint. Quinn became General Sales Manager of Regent's Flint stations at the start of 2005 and joined Townsquare through its May 2010 acquisition of Regent. In July 2011, he was promoted to Market President and Regional VP. In September 2013, he became Townsquare's first corporate VP of Sales, a companywide role. In December 2021, as digital growth reshaped the company, Quinn moved to Townsquare Ignite as Senior VP of Digital Sales and the Midwest Region. He was promoted to Chief Revenue Officer for Townsquare Ignite in January 2025 and took his current Chief Growth Officer role at the start of this year. Townsquare Media Chief Operating Officer Erik Hellum confirmed the departure to Radio Ink partner publication RBR+TVBR and said, "Kelly's career here has been pretty remarkable. He's had a major impact on our growth, our digital transformation, and especially on the people he's coached and developed across the company." Hellum added, "Kelly plans to take some time away before deciding what's next, and we're incredibly grateful for everything he's contributed over the years." Share via:

Townsquare Ignite adds SC's Midlands to Media Partnerships. August 17, 2026 Midlands Media Group is the latest in radio to form a strategic partnership with Townsquare Ignite's white-label digital advertising service, pairing the Columbia, SC, operator's local radio and news brands with Townsquare's proprietary programmatic technology. Midlands Media Group operates two radio stations in the Columbia market, 94.3 The Dude (WWNQ) and 93.1 The Lake (WZMJ), along with digital news outlet ColaDaily, a digital ticketing platform and a discount certificate service. The company describes itself as the only locally owned and operated media business in the market. The Midlands agreement marks Townsquare Ignite's 16th strategic alliance, following a partnership with North Carolina's Muirfield Broadcasting earlier this month and a string of 2026 deals with groups including Denver's Kroenke Sports and Entertainment and Columbus' North American Broadcasting Company. In its first-quarter earnings report, Townsquare said Ignite's Media Partnerships division roughly doubled its revenue year over year, part of a broader digital push that now accounts for more than half of the company's total revenue and profit. Townsquare Ignite Chief Revenue Officer Shaun Collignon said, "Midlands Media Group has built a highly local portfolio of radio and digital news brands with engaged audiences and a strong market presence, making them an ideal partner for our digital platform and services." Midlands Media Group President and Chief Executive Officer Keith Stover said, "Midlands Media Group is very excited to partner with Townsquare Ignite to further expand our digital solutions capabilities. After extensive evaluation and industry experience, we believe Townsquare Ignite is best-in-class and fully committed to digital growth. Their team and technology position us to accelerate results for our clients across all platforms." "Our unique focus is to super-serve the marketing needs of local businesses in our community," he added. "We look forward to what this partnership will bring to our clients and communities." Share via: