I am the Operations Manager for all six Townsquare Media-Rochester stations. I’ve been in Rochester radio since 1984. In that time I’ve been an on-air talent, Production Director, Music Director, Program Director and now Operations Manager. Radio is my passion. I enjoy working with on-air talent, designing and executing successful promotions with our sales staff and clients and making sure our stations are active in the community both on-the-air and on the streets. As a Rochester native, it’s been great not only to grow up in one of America’s best cities but to also raise my family here as well. I’m a proud dad of three terrific kids…Andy, Kelsey and Logan. My wife Laurie and I are also very involved in our community. In my spare time, I enjoy golfing, bowling, grilling and following my favorite Minnesota sports teams (still waiting on that first Vikings’ Super Bowl trophy).
Brent Ackerman
Tips For A Strong Password
This past week I got two more notices informing me that I need to change passwords. It's become a part of our every day lives, especially in a world filled with hackers who are trying to access our credit cards or bank accounts.
So what makes for a good password...
Veterans Day Program In Rochester
The 15th annual Veterans Day program will be held this Wednesday (Nov 11), at 10:30am at the Rochester International Event Center near the Rochester Airport. This event is put on by the volunteers from the Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial committee, the DAV, POW/MIA Riders Association, and other volunteers.
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Meet A Man Named…Taylor Swift
How would you like to have the same name as the most famous person on the planet? There's a man in Seattle who carries that burden. His name? Taylor Swift.
A few years ago, when he heard of this up-and-coming young country singer who wrote her own songs, he didn't think much of it...
Big ‘Star Wars’ Fan Is Granted His Dying Wish
A terminally ill Star Wars fan was just granted his dying wish.
Daniel Fleetwood has terminal cancer and in September he was told by his doctor that he likely only had one or two months to live. While accepting his fate, he was bummed out that he would not live to see the new "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" movie when it is released in December...
Sir David Attenborough Narrates Adele’s ‘Hello’
The Adele phenomenon will just not let up. In fact, it will only get bigger once her new album '25' is released on November 20th.
Recently a BBC DJ had Sir David Attenborough in his studio and asked him to narrate the beginning of Adele's new video "Hello"...
Rochester Ice Hawks Military Appreciation Game Is Saturday (Nov 7)
The Rochester Ice Hawks invite you to their Military Appreciation Game this Saturday (Nov 7th) at 7:05p at the Rec Center. Admission is free to all Active Duty, Reservist, and Military Veterans, w/ proper I.D.
This years event includes a military presentation of our Nation's colors, ceremonial puck drop, static American Flag display outside the arena, and a Special Military Jersey Auction and Toy
Was Ellen The Inspiration For Adele’s Hit Song?
Adele's new song 'Hello" is setting all kinds of records. Not only is it the biggest hit on the radio right now, but according to Billboard it just had the biggest sales week for a single since Elton John's Princess Diana tribute in 1997.
Her highly anticipated new album '25' will be released on November 20th and will likely top the sales charts for many weeks (and possibly months)...
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Have You Tried Turning it off and on Again?
I’m no expert when it comes to computers, electronics or anything else in the engineering field, but when something stops working, there’s one trick I’ve learned that almost never fails. Turn it off and on again OR unplug it and plug it back in again...
Reverse Trick-or-Treaters Do The Giving
I'm kind of glad these guys didn't show up at my house on Halloween night. It would have felt like a weird episode of the 'Twilight Zone'.
What they did was something called 'Reverse Trick-or-Treating'. Simply put, they dressed up as a two old people and brought a door along with them as a prop...
A Great Way To Start A School Day
Gary Logan is an assistant principal at a school in Arkansas and he has a wonderful way to greet the kids coming to school in the morning. He sings, he dances, he hugs and he gives out high-fives. And it makes a difference.
His co-workers think he's an inspiration and say his actions help create a 'family' atmosphere at the school...