Dave Hill Named SVPP Of iHeart Indy
• iHeartMedia announced that Dave Hill has been named Senior Vice President of Programming for Indianapolis, effective April 1. Hill will also serve as Program Director for Classic Rock WFBQ (Q95) and WOLT (ALT 103.3). The cluster also includes Urban WZRL (Real 98.3) and WNDE (Fox Sports 97.5/AM1260).
Hill earns the transfer from iHeartMedia Classic Rock WBGG (BIG 105.9)/Miami, where he has served as PD since August 2016. Prior to that, he was SVP of Programming for iHeartMedia’s Portland, OR group. Hill notably spent 12 years as Operations Manager of Hearst Television’s WIYY (98Rock) & News-Talk WBAL-AM/Baltimore, and he began his career at WGST/Atlanta.
Hill will report to Earl Jones, Region President for iHeartMedia Kentucky/Indiana and Michael Jordan, Regional SVP of Programming for iHeartMedia Kentucky/Indiana. Jones remarked, “With more than two decades of programming experience, Dave understands the importance of aligning our market-leading on-air, digital content and marketing strategies across all platforms. His vision and enthusiasm will help our talented team will help us reach… the next level™ as we continue to position our incredible brand and product as a leader in the industry.” Jordan commented, “Dave’s programming knowledge and drive to create unique listener opportunities will be a great asset to iHeartMedia Indianapolis. His ability to link our national capabilities to our local assets gives us a huge competitive advantage when it comes to driving ratings, revenue and connecting with our listeners.”
Hill said, “I’ve been fortunate to be a part of some amazing brands throughout my career and I can’t wait to get things rolling with these legendary call letters. I look forward to working very closely with The Bob & Tom Show and our tremendously talented team to ensure continued growth and success in Indianapolis!”
• Hill succeeds Mike Killabrew, who was recently named Director of Rock Programming for Classic Rock WBIG (BIG 100) and Alternative WWDC (DC101)/Washington.
