For information about advertising with WIVK FM 107.7 please reach out to our Sales Manager Kimberly Parker at 865-212-4503 or by email at Kimberly.Parker@cumulus.com.
You can also contact one of our great Account Executives below for inquiries about advertisement with 107.7 FM The Frog Station – The Flagship Station of the Tennessee Vols!
Account Executive – Kent Wilkins
Kent is a graduate of East Tennessee State University with a B.S. degree in Marketing and with over ten years of experience at WIVK helping automotive, financial and other retail clients increase their customer base. Kent is very passionate about University of Tennessee Sports and customizes sports packages to meet the clients’ needs. Kent is a Knoxville native of over 40 years and grew up listening to WIVK. Call him at 865-660-9510 or e-mail kent.wilkins@cumulus.com
Account Executive – Bob Thomas
Bob Thomas has spent a lot of his life at one of our radio stations, WIVK. Bob previously spent 20 years at WIVK in sales while also hosting the highest-rated midday radio show in America for over 16 years. Now he is glad to be representing the #1 Country station, the #1 SportsTalk Station and the #1 NewsTalk station! Bob spent 15 years in Los Angeles writing, producing and starring in commercials, TV shows and film. One of the highlights, he was Slammin’ Sammy Stands in the hit film FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS. As a TV writer he wrote some of the most popular episodes of the huge hit, LIZZIE McGUIRE. He owned the Knoxville Cherokees hockey team, one of the original teams of the East coast Hockey League. He served as the chairman of the Knoxville Christmas Parade for 16 years. For 5 years he was on the Board of the Cerebral Palsy Center for Handicapped Adults serving as their President for two years. He is a previous winner of the City of Knoxville volunteer of the Year Award. Bob was elected to the Knox County Commission in 2014 representing the entire county. He is also on the Dogwood Arts Festival Board, the South’s premiere festival and is the Honorary Co-Chairman of the 2014-2015 Festival.
Bob has expertise in making things happen for clients because he sees the “big picture” having been on both sides of the advertising dynamic. You can contact me by calling 865-309-4364 or e-mail bob.thomas@cumulus.com
Account Executive – Valerie Wann
I have 16 years of media sales experience ( TV, radio, and print) specializing in the talk radio formats of Newstalk 98.7, WOKI and 99.1 The Sports Animal, WNML as well as our #1 Country Music station, 107.7 WIVK! Combined with my successful career as a Knoxville retail business owner, I’m able to offer you a unique perspective to marketing your business.
Knoxville has been my home for many ( many!) years and I share my love of UT sports and the Knoxville area with my daughter Olivia and son, Riley.
For more information about advertising on Newstalk 98.7, Sports Radio WNML or Country Radio WIVK, call me anytime @ 865-256-9909 or email at Valerie.wann@cumulus.com.
Account Executive -Debbie Moss
Hi my name is Debbie Moss and I have lived in Knoxville since 1990. I grew up in South Florida, and I went to college at the University of Wisconsin. Prior to coming to work for Cumulus I worked for Scripps selling print advertising for many years. I have been in sales since I started my career, and even though the product has changed, my dedication to my customers’ has remained the same. I feel as though when you do right by others then life will do right by you! You can reach me directly on my cell phone (865) 661-7071 or e-mail debbie.moss@cumulus.com
Account Executive – Tom Tinnel
I transferred to Knoxville to allow my wife to take advantage of a promotion to work for the Knox County school system after she won the Lunch Ladies episode of the Food Network show ‘CHOPPED’.
I spent almost 10 years in the Navy as both an enlisted and an officer, working on submarines and flying airplanes for them. After getting out of the service, I have spent the last 20 years helping clients meet and exceed their expectations with outstanding and personalized customer service in a number of industries, including manufacturing, construction, banking, insurance and real estate. The common denominator across all industries is that clients want and deserve the very best I have to give, and I strive to do that every day.
I recently worked with our sister stations in Nashville, where I was able to help a lot of people brand their business utilizing SuperTalk 98.7, 104.5 The Zone and Titans Radio. Since moving here, I have found a tremendously friendly, small town feel in the area, and look forward bringing my strong work ethic great ideas to bear and partner with your business to help it grow. I would love to sit down and get to know you and your business and find out how I can best help you succeed. Call me on my cell phone at 615-512-9125, or send me an email at Tom.Tinnel@Cumulus.com.
Kelly Troff – Account Executive
Hi my name is Kelly Troff and I am a Knoxville native. I have over 22 years of sales, marketing and management experience and I am committed to doing what is right for my customers. I like to think outside of the box in this ever changing world of advertising, social and digital media to ensure that your company gets the optimal growth possible. You will find that I have a very positive attitude, I am very responsive and get things done right the first time.
Contact me at 865-212-4695 or email at Kelly.troff@cumulus.com to schedule a time to sit down face to face so I can learn about you and your business.
Account Executive -Mark Fricke
Mark started in radio as an on-air personality in 1979, but has spent the last 26 years as a leading developer of broadcast and digital marketing plans.
Mark returns to the South after many years “up North”. In his spare time Mark is an avid sports enthusiast and memorabilia collector as well as a musician.
Contact me so I can help your business. 269-598-7785 or mark.fricke@cumulus.com!
Account Executive – Dodie Manalac
Dodie Mañalac came to Knoxville to attend the University of Tennessee-Knoxville in 1988 – fell in love with the city, and he decided to stay.
In 1996, Dodie got married, bought his first house and began his career in radio. In 2021, he celebrates his 25th anniversary in Media Sales, and what keeps him in the industry is his enjoyment of learning something new each day and serving as a key role in creatively growing his clients’ business by effectively using the radio and digital platforms.
Dodie’s passion is his family always feeling very lucky to have such a wonderful wife and two amazing daughters. He is a sports fanatic and his favorite activities are playing tennis and his love to laugh.
If interested in advertising, please contact Dodie Mañalac at 865.256.4082 or email him at Dodie.Manalac@cumulus.com.
Account Executive – Kara Kendig
My name is Kara Kendig. I am delighted to be a part of the Cumulus family and I am excited to have a platform like WOKI and WNML to help you grow your business. I have over 15 years of sales experience in medical device, TV and radio advertising sales. I am a high energy sales rep that would like the opportunity to learn about your business and help you be known before you are needed.
I am a proud mother of a daughter, Finley and son, Cooper. I am a lover of sports – especially UT Football!
I would love an opportunity to work with you! Please call me at 865-212-4507 at email Kara.Kendig@Cumulus.com.
Account Executive – Megan McCauley
Hi, I’m Megan McCauley, and I can’t wait to meet you and help you grow your business! I started my career in advertising sales fresh out of college after earning a Mass Communications degree in Electronic Media Management. I spent the next 9 years honing my skills in both radio and TV at WBIR-TV, WVLT-TV, and Star 102.1. I truly enjoyed working with my clients to help them find their best customers and exceed their sales goals. I also enjoy partnering with business owners to help them identify and rectify their business needs through proper marketing and advertising. I’ve spent the last 5 years as a business consultant for accounting/payroll and commercial insurance. This has given me the opportunity to learn multiple facets of business and equip me with the tools and knowledge to be an asset to you and your business. I recently decided to return to what I’m passionate about, and that is radio advertising! I am beyond excited to have the opportunity to help you succeed through advertising on News Talk or Sports Radio. These amazing stations provide niche audiences that you can’t find anywhere else!
“If you love what you do, you’ll never work a day in your life!” Well, I LOVE what I do… and I’m REALLY good at it! 🙂 Please let me help you achieve your business goals. Call me on my cell phone at (865)805-4139 or at the office at (865)212-4617 or e-mail me at megan.mccauley@cumulus.com
Account Executive -Michael “Red” McMahan
My name is Red McMahan and I have worked in media for 24 years. I was raised in Knoxville, graduated from Fulton High School, where my love for radio began at WKCS 91.1, and attended the University of TN, Knoxville. My career in advertising includes on air experience, production, promotions, and an emphasis on digital marketing including SEM, SEO, social media, and programmatic advertising. As your marketing representative, I will meet with you face to face, be available to you by mobile when you have questions, and work with you weekly to ensure your business is increasing and that you understand how your marketing is running. Contact him at red.mcmahan@cumulus.com
