New GM Named in Chicago

CBS O&O WBBM has named Derek Dalton as the station's new President and General Manager
 
Dalton joins WBBM after spending the past seven years as Vice President and General Manager of WHEC, Hubbard Broadcasting’s NBC affiliate in Rochester, New York.
 
Dalton’s background includes 11 years with Tribune Broadcasting, beginning with WGN, where he held several local and Superstation sales roles. After three years in Chicago, he was promoted by Tribune to serve as General Sales Manager and then Vice President and General Manager of KWGN in Denver.  His TV stations experience also includes four years as Vice President and General Manager of KGTV and KZSD in San Diego. 
 
“Derek comes to us with a great reputation and track record of success everywhere he has worked,” said Peter Dunn, President, CBS Television Stations..  “We look forward to having him lead the evolution of WBBM as it continues to deliver premium content via all of our broadcast and digital platforms.”
 
“It’s a thrill for me and my family to return to Chicago and have the opportunity to contribute to the future success of WBBM,” Dalton said. “I am excited to make this move and work with my new colleagues at the station, our clients and community partners.”

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