Hilton Heads North To Alaska

• Nikki Hilton has been named Market Manager for Alpha Media’s radio stations in Anchorage and Wasilla, Alaska, succeeding the retiring Scott Smith.

Ms. Hilton brings with her nearly three decades of broadcast media experience in both Canada & the U.S., most recently serving as Senior VP of Sales at iHeartMedia Spokane, WA. Hilton earlier worked for iHeartMedia in Harrisburg, PA as Director of Strategic Partnerships and also managed the Total Traffic and Weather Network business for eight iHeart markets in the Pennsylvania Area. Hilton also volunteers for a number of nonprofits, including Autism Speaks and the Children’s Miracle Network, and currently serves on the board of directors of Believe In Me.

In making the announcement of Hilton’s hire, Alpha Media Regional President & Chief Compliance Officer Bill McElveen commented, “After our longtime Market Manager in Alaska, Scott Smith, announced his retirement in January, we’ve been searching nationwide for an outstanding candidate to lead our terrific team in Anchorage and Wasilla. We found that leader in Nikki Hilton. Nikki is a remarkable person and media expert and brings all of Alpha’s Core Values to our Alaska markets. We are delighted to have her join the Alpha team in a leadership position.”

Hilton remarked, “I look forward to growing and nurturing the great potential of not only this market and these stations, but more importantly, this live and local team. The power of radio lives and breathes in Alaska, and I am proud to lead this amazing group.”