Benztown Names Dave “Chachi” Denes Interim President
LOS ANGELES – Benztown Branding LLC, the full-service radio imaging library and production company, is pleased to announce that Partner Dave “Chachi” Denes has agreed to become the Interim President. He will serve over the next few months while the company launches its domestic operation and signs a deal with a soon to be named syndication company.
“As American’s like to say, this is a home run for Benztown Branding! Chachi’s reputation and track record is impeccable. His programming accomplishments are amongst the greatest in the business and I have never met anyone with more enthusiasm about radio! We are vey excited for our friend to be taking on the role as President! said Andy Sanneman, CEO of Benztown Branding
Denes for the last 5 years served as Program Director for KBIG/MYfm in Los Angeles. When he was named to the position in 2004, he was just 28 years old, making him the youngest PD in LA. During his tenure he grew the station from 17th-rated to 5th-rated among English language stations adults 25-54.
“When Tracy Johnson first introduced me to Andy, Oli and Zeljko a couple years ago, I was stunned by the quality of their jingles and imaging. I knew immediately we had to create an imaging library so stations around the globe could utilize their work. After almost a year of website construction, three International trips and thousands of hours spent in the studio, I believe we have created the most powerful imaging library in the world! I am thrilled to lead Benztown Branding into the States!” Denes said.
Benztown is launching the new ‘NEWS’ format along with CHR, URBAN, AC, and ROCK. The most powerful imaging library is also proud to welcome Movin 99.7 San Francisco and Channel 4 Dubai on board.
ABOUT BENZTOWN BRANDING: Benztown Branding is an international imaging and production services company, with clients in 18 countries and headquarters in Stuttgart, Germany and Los Angeles, California. Benztown offers high quality imaging, jingles and plug and play workparts for stations in five formats. For more information, visit www.benztownbranding.com.