LRN Inks Reeves, Hatton & Steele
Local Radio Networks (LRN) welcomes three former Westwood One execs to LRN’s 24/7 format team — Chris Reeves joins as EVP, Programming & Operations, Chris Hatton is named Director, 24/7 Creative Services and Jonathan Steele joins as Director, Programming Operations. LRN is known for its 12 professionally programmed formats and its advanced Radio Velocity Control (RVC) technology, which delivers maximum control and localization to station owners and operators.
Reeves (left) was most recently VP of Programming Operations at Westwood One. He previously held operations positions at Dial Global and Waitt Radio Networks, and he began his career at Radio One Networks. Hatton has worked as on-air talent across multiple 24/7 formats as well as in production, imaging and operations at Radio One Networks, Waitt and Westwood One. In addition to programming for the Jones Radio Networks and Waitt Radio Networks, Steele was Director of Operations for Westwood One’s formats for the last six years.
Steve Swick, CEO of Local Radio Networks, stated, “It was very strategic in our planning to bring industry-known, high-caliber radio professionals with 24/7 format expertise to our expanding team. Chris, Jonathan, and Chris grasp the challenges of independent broadcasters, and understand their need for top-quality 24/7 programming with superior localization and owner/operator control features that allow them to better serve their markets. Our formats and proprietary technology are designed specifically with the local broadcaster in mind.” AdLarge Media provides exclusive national ad sales representation for LRN’s 24/7 radio formats. To learn more, contact VP of Affiliate Sales Donna Halverson at 214-307-5087 or donna@localradionetworks.com. Reeves, Hatton and Steele can be reached at 720-689-1099.
