DBC Savannah Welcomes Nathan James
• Nathan James is joining Dick Broadcasting (DBC) Savannah, GA in new dual programming and marketing role — PD/afternoon talent for WUBB (New Country Bob 106.9) and Marketing Director for all six of DBC’s Savannah brands, which also include Active Rock WFXH (Rock 106.1), Top 40 WGCO (Hot 98.3), Throwback WXYY (G100), Classic Hits WRWN (Rewind 107.9) and Regional Mexican WHHW (96.1 La Pantera), with a start date of Oct. 3.
Aaron Wilborn, Market Manager of DBC Savannah remarked, “Nathan brings a creative perspective to everything he does. His passion will allow Bob 106.9 to flourish and take on a more dominating position in the market. I couldn’t be more excited about Nathan being part of our already talented team.” OM Matt Derrick said, “Nathan is the rare triple threat: programming acumen, promotional creativity and great content on-air and socially. I’m excited to welcome him to the Savannah team.”
Jason Goodman, DBC VP of Programming, added, “I’m extremely excited to have Nathan James join our team in Savannah! I worked with Nathan years ago and have been trying to get him to our company for quite some time. He is very strategic and driven.”
James most recently served as Director of Marketing, Promotions, Events & Digital for SummitMedia’s Richmond group. His previous roles include Director of Marketing Partnerships & Promotions for Adams Radio of Delmarva (and PD/afternoons for Country WUSX/Salisbury-Ocean City), Director of Marketing for iHeartMedia Philadelphia and Director of Integrated Media for iHeart’s Virginia-Carolina Region. Earlier stops include Max Media and Entercom in Norfolk/Virginia Beach.
James remarked, “I’m excited to join Dick Broadcasting and the Savannah brands. Together we will grow ratings, revenue and connect the WUBB brand in the community with a company that has a strong local footprint on-air and digitally. Thanks to Jason Goodman, Aaron Wilborn and Matt Derrick for affording me this opportunity!”