Entercom Debuts New Programming Structure

• Entercom announced a new programming leadership structure for its central programming team, positioning the company for further growth and increased capacity for multi-platform premium content development.

Chief Programming Officer Pat Paxton (left) will continue to lead Entercom’s programming department and focus day-to-day on the management of its portfolio of market-leading brands. He will also continue to oversee Entercom’s brand research and marketing efforts. Jeff Sottolano, EVP of Programming, will continue to manage Entercom’s sports, all-news and news/talk brands. He will also be charged with growing Entercom’s content insights and analytics capabilities and overseeing its network and syndicated content development.

Dave Richards joins Entercom’s central programming leadership team as Senior Vice President of Programming, transitioning from his position as Entercom SVP of Programming/Entercom Seattle and Rock/Adult Hits Format Captain for the last 19 years, where he developed shows like The Mens Room and concepts like 99.9 KISW/Seattle‘s annual “Live Day.” In his new role, Richards will be responsible for original content ideation, talent development and coaching. He will spearhead Entercom’s efforts to support its expanding business portfolio, which includes RADIO.COM, Cadence13 and Pineapple Street Studios.

Michael Martin will continue to serve as SVP of Programming and Music Initiatives and oversee Entercom’s relationships with artists, management and record labels and lead its efforts to collaborate with the artist community on event, digital and social opportunities.

Entercom also announced the following members of its executive committee, who will collaborate to develop and oversee programming strategy across the company: Paxton, Sottolano, Martin and Richards, as well as Pam Russo, SVP/GM, RADIO.COM; Bill Smee, VP of News; Matt Volk, VP of Sports; Nikki Nite, VP of Programming and Brand Manager, Entercom Austin; and Reggie Rouse, Entercom Urban Format Captain & Brand Manager, Entercom Atlanta.

“This enhanced leadership team will supplement our premium content offering throughout our portfolio and ensure we have the premier collection of personalities engaging deeply with our audiences nationwide,” said Paxton. “It will also allow us to best integrate the innovation of new products and content so we are continuously growing the impact and reach of our offering and super serving our 170 million listeners each month.”