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
Ten Christmas Song Fun Facts
Y105 (KYBA-FM) is once again the area's official 'Christmas Music Station'!
Here are ten fun facts about a handful of Christmas song favorites.
Another Holderness Family Viral Video
The Holderness Family is back with another holiday viral video. The family that first brought us the 'Christmas Jammies' video that had over 16 million YouTube views in 2013 is back with Thanksgiving parody mashup that uses popular songs by Drake, Adele and that annoying 'Watch Me Whip/Nae Nae' song...
Lady Steals From A Kid On Black Friday
Black Friday is supposed to be a fun activity. Searching for great deals and even waiting in line can ultimately be a rewarding experience, especially when you can get a great deal.
But it's never supposed to get to this level. What is wrong with people that would take something right out of the hands of a CHILD...
Friend Helps Fear-Of-Flying Friend Fly
With so much bad news and sad news lately, I am thankful to come across a heartwarming story like this.
A college student named Jason Yue has put together his own bucket list called 'Jason's List'. Each item on his list of 100 involves him helping to grant a wish for someone else...
Festival Of Trees Is This Weekend
There’s much more to the post-Thanksgiving weekend than football and Black Friday shopping.The 30th Annual “Festival of Trees” event takes place this weekend at the Mayo Civic Center’s Exhibit Hall and Lobby. This event is a fundraiser for Hiawatha Homes
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Gobble Up These Thanksgiving Fun Facts
Here are a few fun facts about Thanksgiving that you can share with your family and friends while enjoying your turkey, stuffing and pie:
Rochester’s ‘Robot Squad’ Wins Inspire Award
Rochester's 'Robot Squad' has done it again! This past Saturday (Nov 21st) at Kennedy High School in Bloomington MN, the Rochester FIRST Tech Challenge robotics team #7152, The Robot Squad won the highest judged award, the Inspire Award.
The Inspire Award is given to the team that truly embodies the challenge of the FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) program...
The Story Of ‘MOvember’
As November winds down, so does an event known as Movember, also known as ‘No-Shave November’. It’s an annual event that encourages men to grow moustaches and/or beards during the month of November to raise awareness to cancer. It targets men’s cancers specifically, such as prostrate or testicular cancer...
Adele Pretends To Be Adele Impersonator
Here's what happens when the REAL Adele pretends to be an Adele impersonator named 'Jenny' and joins an audition with other Adele impersonators.
To pull off the ruse, she wears a fake nose and chin and covers up her tattoos with long gloves...
Salvation Army Sharing Tree Helps Families
The holiday season is now officially upon us now that the lights on the Salvation Army's Sharing Tree at Apache Mall have been turned on. The tree lighting event took place Friday night in the JC Penney Courtyard at Apache Mall.
Major James Frye of the Salvation Army welcomed everyone and the Salvation Army Band played festival Christmas songs in the courtyard...