Dave "Chachi" Denes Email & Phone Number

United States

President and Co-Founder of Benztown, a leading international radio imaging, production library, programming, jingles and voiceover services company with over 2,200 affiliations on six different continents. Benztown was named to the exclusive Inc. 5000 for four consecutive years as one of America’s Fastest Growing Privately Held Companies, and one of the fastest-growing companies in the U.S. Media sector. The company is known for its fresh, creative audio brands and company ethos, which… Show more President and Co-Founder of Benztown, a leading international radio imaging, production library, programming, jingles and voiceover services company with over 2,200 affiliations on six different continents. Benztown was named to the exclusive Inc. 5000 for four consecutive years as one of America’s Fastest Growing Privately Held Companies, and one of the fastest-growing companies in the U.S. Media sector. The company is known for its fresh, creative audio brands and company ethos, which incorporates best practices in audio production with a commitment to the community and industries it serves.Denes formed Benztown in 2008 with international radio producers, Andreas Sannemann and Oliver Klenk, both based in Stuttgart, Germany. In July, 2010, Denes formed Benztown Radio Networks, an international media syndication company providing dynamic programming, features and services to radio stations and media companies around the world, including: The Todd ‘N’ Tyler Radio Empire, Hot Mix, Sunday Night Slow Jams with R Dub!, Remote News Service, Vipology, Mr. Master, Explicitly Old School With Sir Mix-A-Lot, Nessa On Air, Dawson McAllister Live and Flashback. The companies have offices and studios in Los Angeles, New York and Stuttgart. Show less

Greater Los Angeles Area

Program Director for KBIG/ My FMAfter graduating from the University of San Diego in 2000, Denes joined Clear Channel Radio-L.A. as Rick Dees' Assistant Producer at KIIS-FM.In 2001, Denes became Operations Manager for Clear Channel's KBIG and KOST-FM in L.A. and served as Jhani Kaye’s right hand man until he was appointed Program Director for KBIG/MYfm in L.A. When he was named to the position in 2004, he was just 28 years old, making him the youngest PD in L.A. radio history. During… Show more Program Director for KBIG/ My FMAfter graduating from the University of San Diego in 2000, Denes joined Clear Channel Radio-L.A. as Rick Dees' Assistant Producer at KIIS-FM.In 2001, Denes became Operations Manager for Clear Channel's KBIG and KOST-FM in L.A. and served as Jhani Kaye’s right hand man until he was appointed Program Director for KBIG/MYfm in L.A. When he was named to the position in 2004, he was just 28 years old, making him the youngest PD in L.A. radio history. During his five-year tenure, he grew the station from 17th-rated to 5th-rated among English language stations Adults 25-54. Show less

Greater Los Angeles Area

Operations Manager for KBIG-FM and KOST-FM

Greater Los Angeles Area

Assistant producer for Rick Dee's at KIIS-FM

Greater San Diego Area

Producer for Michael Steele (1996-1998), and Jagger and Kristi (1998-2000)

Bachelor'S Degree, Communication And Media Studies

Activities and Societies: Associated Student Body

Diploma