Hurley Inherits iHeart Philly

• iHeartMedia Philadelphia has tapped longtime company veteran Jeff Hurley as Senior Vice President of Programming, with oversight of Urban AC 105.3 WDAS-FM, Urban WUSL (Power 99), Alternative WRFF (ALT 104.5), Top 40 WIOQ (Q102), Spanish Contemporary WUMR (Rumba 106.1), and Fox Sports affiliate WDAS-AM (The Gambler 1040). Hurley assumes this role as Derrick Corbett transitions to Vice President of Programming, overseeing the continued growth of 105.3 WDAS FM and Power 99.

Hurley will now oversee programming operations across the Philly market while continuing to maintain his existing responsibilities as EVP of Programming for Upstate New York, Mid-Atlantic and New England Areas. He will report to EVP of Programming Thea Mitchem, who said, “Jeff is a proven leader with a deep understanding of our brands, our audiences and the power of strong programming. His ability to strategically elevate stations while developing great teams makes him the right choice to lead programming in Philadelphia, and I’m confident he’ll continue to drive success in this important market.”

Hurley remarked, “I’m excited to step into the role of Senior Vice President of Programming and guide these legendary stations that have meant so much to the community for decades. It’s an honor to be part of their future. Growing up in Pennsylvania, this feels like a dream come true in the best possible way. I’m looking forward to working closely with Derrick Corbett and the talented staff across all of these stations to continue growing in 2026 and beyond.”