Chase Named VP/Prog., Audacy Houston
• Audacy has promoted Melissa Chase to Vice President of Programming for Audacy Houston. In this elevated role, Chase will oversee programming efforts for Country KILT (100.3 The Bull), Hot AC KHMX (Mix 96.5) and Adult Hits KKHH (95.7 The Spot). She will also lead strategy and promotions for the market’s full portfolio of stations.
“In just over a year, Melissa has proven herself to be critical to our organization, and has earned an expanded role,” said Sarah Frazier, SVP/Market Manager, Audacy Houston. “Her ability to develop and execute a strategic plan, as well as her creativity, positivity and leadership make her the perfect person to lead our programming team moving forward. Under her leadership, I believe we will see more synergy between the brands, which will help all of us to rise. Her ability to work with sales to create custom marketing promotions for our clients that are also of value to the listener is a strength we can maximize.”
“We have an amazing team of talent at Audacy Houston that I am grateful to work with each day,” said Chase, who joined Audacy Houston in June 2021 as Brand Manager of Mix 96.5 and 95.7 The Spot. “Thank you so much to Jeff Sottolano and Dave Richards, who motivate us to grow radio as an experience of creativity, community and innovation. I’m so grateful to expand this role under my Market Manager Sarah Frazier, who continues to inspire our entire team every day with her infectious positivity and leadership.”
Chase previously spent 12 years with SummitMedia (and previously, Cox Media Group) Richmond as OM of the cluster and PD/morning personality for Hot AC WURV (103.7 Your Variety). Earlier in her 22-year career, Chase was an APD and on-air personality for iHeartMedia, where her voice was heard in Richmond, New Haven, CT, Harrisonburg, VA, Miami and Houston. Chase has also worked in production development for MTV Networks/Viacom and as a voice actor.
