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Chicago’s Notable 2018 LGBTQ Executives
The featured leaders have "…demonstrated that they are advancing their industries, workplace equality and civic engagement in Chicago."
The kids are all right, but will they listen to classical? WFMT’s David Polk hopes so
"WFMT [management] apparently believes Polk is the man to help effect change at WFMT."
Meet David Polk
"As a Digital Lead, Content and Strategy, for American Masters, David Polk’s mission is to help grow the audience for American Masters on all platforms…"
Guest with host Kai Talim
"David Polk is a tour guide. They discuss the LGBT community in classical music… and how he became an integral part of Chicago’s classical and folk music station."
Classical Stations Set Pace for Listening Growth in Early May PPM Trends
"[Management] at WFMT is probably popping a bottle of champagne now" [because of dramatically increased ratings].
Music, radio are David Polk’s passion, profession
"I don’t have to tell anyone that the arts are important for many members of the LGBT community, whether as artists or appreciators."
Chorus notes Bernstein at Legacy Walk
"Members of The Chicago Gay Men’s Chorus…performed Leonard Bernstein’s ’Somewhere’ in a live pop-up performance as part of WFMT Radio’s celebration of the composer’s birth."
WFMT’s New Blood
"The station just announced that its new Program Director is 30 year-old David Polk."
Young maestro to program WFMT
"David’s promotion is very exciting — his reverence for WFMT’s history and accomplishments, combined with his passion for all things radio, will ensure that we continue to remain vital and relevant in an ever-changing media environment."
Who Keeps Chicago in Tune
Management "…attributes much of this success to his new wunderkind program director David Polk…"
…what WFMT’s David Polk is doing this weekend
"Up next in our series of weekend plans from notable, in-the-know locals—a.k.a. people we like: David Polk, host and founding producer of the WFMT program Introductions."
Program Director David Polk shares his favorite musical memories from his 14 years at WFMT
"After nearly 14 years at WFMT, I’ve decided to move on… I want to share with you just a few of my favorite musical gems that I’ll be taking with me in spirit."