Dillard Named VP, Rhythmic AC & Throwbacks

• Audacy has elevated Skip Dillard to Format Vice President to lead brand and format strategy and execution for the company’s Rhythmic AC and Throwback portfolio. He will continue to serve as Brand Manager of WXBK (94.7 The Block)/New York.

“It brings us great joy to elevate Skip to Rhythmic AC and Throwback Format Vice President,” said Dave Richards, Audacy SVP of Programming. “Since joining Audacy, Skip has demonstrated leadership, vision and excellence in programming prowess in New York and has done a tremendous job spearheading our 50th anniversary of hip-hop program — Hip-Hop Made.”

Dillard joined Audacy in 2021 after 12 years as VP of Programming and Operations Manager for WBLS and WLIB/New York. He also served in a new role as VP of National and Community Partnerships for MediaCo’s WBLS and WQHT (HOT 97). Dillard’s broadcasting career began as a student at Hampton University’s WHOV-FM, and he also volunteered at North Carolina A&T State University’s WNAA-FM. Early in his professional career, Dillard worked as an air talent and programmer in Detroit, Buffalo, New Orleans, San Francisco and Washington D.C. Dillard also served as Top 40 and Urban Managing Editor for Billboard‘s late, great Airplay Monitor from 2003 to 2004.

Dillard commented, “I am humbled and honored for the opportunity to grow with Audacy. Even your challenges become opportunities when you’re working with great people! Thank you to Chris Oliviero, Dave Richards, Susan Larkin and Jeff Sottolano for their leadership and support.”