Eskin Named VP/Prog., WFAN, CBS Sports Radio

• Audacy has named Spike Eskin as Vice President of Programming for WFAN/New York and CBS Sports Radio. Eskin, who currently serves as Brand Manager of sister SportsRadio 94WIP/Philadelphia, will transition to oversee both WFAN and CBS Sports Radio, including their full portfolios of broadcast, digital and live experience assets, effective July 1. Eskin will succeed Mark Chernoff, who recently announced he would be stepping down from day-to-day oversight of both brands. Chernoff will remain in his current position through the transition and officially steps down on June 30.

“Spike has the vision, creativity, and drive to craft the next chapter of the iconic and influential WFAN brand,” said Chris Oliviero, SVP/Market Manager, Audacy New York. “Along with CBS Sports Radio, his experience will be ideal to fuel our sports production powerhouse of 48 hours a day of original audio, 12 hours of quality television, all alongside a vibrant digital and social experience for both New York and the nation. As a long-time colleague of Spike, I’m excited that he has joined our all-star team and have no doubt that he will succeed.”

Eskin has served as Brand Manager of SportsRadio 94WIP/Philadelphia since 2014. Prior to that, he held additional on-air and programming roles at 94WIP, along with two tours of duty at WIP’s predessesor, legendary Rock station 94WYSP. Eskin previously spent time with sister KYW Newsradio as well as WKQX (Q101)/Chicago and is also the host of the popular Sixers-centric podcast, The Rights To Ricky Sanchez.

“I’m humbled and excited for the opportunity to help lead WFAN into its next chapter,” said Eskin. “It’s an iconic station with incredible talent, and I’m looking forward to the challenge. I’m grateful to Chris Oliviero and Audacy for the opportunity. Working at 94WIP over the last decade has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. I’m grateful to David Yadgaroff for his belief in me and the staff who stepped up to every challenge.”