iHeart CT Welcomes Michael Johnson, Jr.

• iHeartMedia Connecticut welcomes Michael Johnson Jr. as Program Director for the company’s Sports and News-Talk stations in Hartford and New Haven — including WUCS (Fox Sports 97.9), Home of the UConn Sports Radio Network, and WPOP-AM (NewsRadio 1410)/Hartford and News-Talk 960 WELI-AM & WAVZ-AM (Fox Sports 1300)/New Haven, effective immediately.

Johnson crosses state lines from New York, where he was most recently Brand Manager of Townsquare Media’s WTMM (104.5 The Team)/Albany, NY, and was the play-by-play announcer for UAlbany football and men’s basketball.

Johnson now reports to Dylan Sprague, SVP of Programming for iHeartMedia Boston/Hartford, who remarked, “Michael’s energy, passion and leadership make him a strong fit to lead our Sports and Talk portfolio in Hartford and New Haven. “These are powerful brands, and we’re excited to build on their success under Michael’s leadership.”

“I’m thrilled to begin this next chapter at iHeart,” said Johnson. “Sports fans are passionate and engaged. I’m eager to grow all of the stations, deepen the connections with listeners and continue expanding our digital presence.”