News Director Promoted to GM at Minneapolis Station

By Kevin Eck 

Marian Davey has been promoted to svp and general manager of the FOX-owned duopoly KMSP and WFTC in Minneapolis, Minn.

“Mim has done a stellar job in leading the KMSP-FOX 9 news team for the past 8 years,” said Jack Abernethy, CEO of Fox Television Stations. “Her past success and understanding of the market, coupled with her local news expertise and results-driven attitude, make her the natural choice to lead our Minneapolis duopolies.”

Davey has been the vp and news director for the two stations since August 2013. Before that, she was managing editor and assistant news director. She spent 14 years at WCCO in Minneapolis in various roles, from intern to producer and finally managing editor before joining KMSP 20 years ago.

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Getting the opportunity to lead these incredible stations, KMSP-WFTC is a dream come true,” Davey said. “I’m honored and excited to bring both stations continued growth and success.”

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