iHeart’s Honeycomb Announces Retirement
• iHeartMedia announced that Steve Honeycomb, Area President for the company’s Hartford and New Haven, CT groups, will retire at the end of this year, closing out an exceptional broadcasting career spanning nearly four decades.
Known for his creative strategies and focus on growth, Honeycomb has spent his entire career in Connecticut, starting in 1985 as an Account Executive at WINE-AM/Brookfield, later joining WRCH-FM/Hartford. After 14 years in sales, Honeycomb transitioned to iHeartMedia as National Sales Manager in 2000. He rose through key leadership positions, including Director of Sales, before being named Market President in 2008. Honeycomb has also been a dedicated contributor to the Connecticut Broadcasters Association (CBA), serving as a Director since 2010 and as Chair from 2019-2020.
Honeycomb remarked, “I feel incredibly fortunate to have spent my entire career in Connecticut, the place I call home, in an industry I love. It has been a journey full of extraordinary moments, and I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to iHeartMedia for the countless opportunities I’ve been given to grow, lead and learn.”
“Steve’s leadership and vision have been instrumental to the success of our Hartford and New Haven markets,” said Hartley Adkins, President of iHeartMedia’s Markets Group. “We are extremely grateful for his hard work, dedication and commitment throughout his years with iHeart, and wish him all the best in his well-earned retirement.”
While stepping away from day-to-day responsibilities, Honeycomb will remain connected to iHeartMedia in a consulting role through the end of 2025, ensuring a seamless transition and continued success for the Hartford/New Haven market.
Division President DJ Hodge added, “Steve’s genuine passion for broadcasting and his unwavering dedication to his team — as a mentor, colleague, and friend — have left an incredible legacy. We’re deeply grateful for all he’s done and are excited to continue benefiting from his guidance in his consulting role.”
