iHeart NYC Ups Festo To VP/Events, Marketing
• iHeartMedia New York has elevated Andrew Festo to Vice President of Events and Experiences, effective immediately.
In his new role, Festo will lead the strategy, development and execution of franchise events across iHeartMedia’s New York brands, along with select national events. He will oversee all aspects of event execution, including development, partner and sponsor relations, budget management, production logistics, and artist and vendor coordination. Festo reports to Joe De Angelis, SVP of Promotions for iHeartMedia New York, who commented, “Andrew has been instrumental in bringing our brands to life, and this promotion reflects the creativity, passion, and drive he delivers every day. We’re incredibly excited to see him step into this next chapter.”
Known for his creativity and operational excellence, Festo has spent his entire professional career with iHeart New York, beginning as a Promotions Assistant with 103.5 WKTU. He most recently served as Event Director for the cluster, where he played a key role in executing high-impact events and listener experiences.
“Andrew has a rare ability to turn great ideas into unforgettable experiences that truly connect with our audiences,” said Thea Mitchem, EVP of Programming for iHeartMedia. “His creativity, leadership and deep understanding of our brands make him the perfect choice to elevate our events and experiences strategy across New York and beyond.”
“I’m incredibly proud to step into this role with iHeartMedia, a company that has shaped my entire career,” said Festo. “I’m excited to build on our strong foundation of events and experiences, creating impactful moments for our listeners and delivering meaningful results for our partners. I look forward to collaborating with our teams and leadership to continue growing our brands and expanding our reach.” [Photo Credit: Liam Winn]
