Matteo Hits Vegas Programming Jackpot

iHeartMedia keeps it in the family and taps Tony Matteo as the new Region Senior Vice President of Programming the company’s Central California/Nevada region, effective immediately. Matteo will be based in Las Vegas, home of Country KWNR (95.5 The Bull), AC KSNE (Sunny 106.5), Adult Hits KYMT (93.1 The Mountain) and Urban KYMT-HD2 (Real 103.9) and will oversee the 36 radio brands in the region that spans Las Vegas, Sacramento, Fresno, Bakersfield, Modesto and Monterey, CA.

Matteo (left) earns the big transfer from his current position as Region SVP of Programming for iHeartMedia’s Omaha Region, based in Wichita, KS. Earlier in his career Matteo programmed Adult Hits sister WHLK (106.5 The Lake)/Cleveland and he spent nine years in scenic Springfield, MO as PD of Hot AC KTOZ (Alice 95.5). Glynn Alan, President of iHeartMedia’s Central California/Nevada Region said, “We’re excited to bring someone of Tony’s caliber to the Central California/Nevada region. His experience and leadership will propel our ratings and revenue growth across the region.”

Steve Geofferies, EVP of Programming for iHeartMedia’s West Division said, “Las Vegas has been on a roll and we’re confident Tony will continue to build the success of brands like Sunny and The Bull, while growing The Mountain and Real to new levels of success. His experience and steady approach will be a true asset to iHeartMedia’s Central California/Nevada region.”

Matteo commented, “I’ve been fortunate to be a part of a group of incredibly talented programmers, on-air talent and managers in the Wichita Market and Omaha Region and together we’ve accomplished much. The outstanding brands built by the iHM Central California/Nevada team have a ton of momentum. I’ll be proud to join and help continue the region’s winning streak.” Matteo succeeds Jojo Turnbeaugh, who last month was named Regional SVP of Programming for iHeartMedia Denver.