iHeartMedia/Allentown-Harrisburg Expands Five Programming Roles

(L-R Top) Hovel, Newman, Hurley; (L-R Bottom) Cole, Alt (in center)

iHEARTMEDIA/ALLENTOWN-HARRISBURG, PA region has expanded programming roles for NEWMAN, DAVE HOVEL, DERRICK "DC" COLE, KATHRYN ALT, and JEFF HURLEY, effective immediately.

At Country WRBT (BOB 94.9), APD/MD/morning co-host NEWMAN segues to PD, succeeding JEFF HURLEY, who maintains Regional SVP/Programming duties.He will be responsible for day-to-day programming, music scheduling and talent coaching and report to HURLEY. "I am beyond excited to be trusted with WRBT, the station I've called my home for nearly 17 years," said NEWMAN. "I look forward to working with some of the finest programmers in the business." Congratulate him here.

ALT adds PD duties for Country WDSD (94.7)/WILMINGTON, DE in addition to her duties as PD for the cluster's Adult Hits WRDX (92.9 TOM-FM). She will be responsible for day-to-day programming, music scheduling, and talent coaching. "I can’t begin to express what an honor this is," said ALT. "I can still remember the day I started at iHEARTRADIO/WILMINGTON. My sole responsibilities were to get coffee and book morning show guests. Almost 20 years later, I am so proud to be overseeing 94.7 WDSD. The station is an integral part of our market and our community. It is such an amazing opportunity." Congratulate her here.

HURLEY adds PD duties for Top 40 WLAN (FM97). He will maintain his role as Regional SVP/Programming and PD at Top 40 WHKF (93.3 KISS FM)/HARRISBURG and will be responsible for day-to-day programming, music scheduling, and talent coaching for both stations. Congratulate him here.

HOVEL has added duties as SVP/Programming for iHEARTMEDIA/WILMINGTON, DE. He will be responsible for oversight of all programming, digital, and events and continue in his role as SVP/Programming for iHEARTMEDIA/SALISBURY. "This is a homecoming for me, having spent nearly a quarter century in the market and having already worked side by side with the SKY PHILLIPS, CHRISTA COOPER, KAT ALT, and BUZZ ARNOLD," said HOVEL. "We are hitting the ground running!" Congratulate him here.

iHEARTMEDIA/ALLENTOWN named COLE PD for Top 40 WAEB (B104) and Rock WZZO (95.1 ZZO). He will be responsible for day-to-day programming, music scheduling, and talent coaching. "In the past 5 years I've been able to work with some great brands in this region, and with some of the best people who are passionate about what we do," said COLE. "To those I say thank you! Going to ALLENTOWN was always the next step in my mind and I'm beyond excited for this opportunity." Congratulate him here.

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