Johnny D New PD Of WGCI/Chicago

iHeartMedia Chicago keeps it in the family and promotes Johnnie D to the PD post at Urban WGCI/Chicago. Johnnie most recently served as APD of WGCI and Urban AC WVAZ (V103). Derrick Brown, Director of Urban Programming for iHeartMedia Chicago commented, “Johnnie has made a significant impact since joining WGCI in 2015. Johnnie’s passion and vision for our brand has enhanced our signature concert events like Big Jam and Summer Jam, plus his work in helping launch the city’s only live and local Urban morning show has made the Chicago Morning Takeover a dominant force in the market. It’s a pleasure to recognize Johnnie’s hard work with this promotion and it certainly comes with great expectations as he manages all facets of the 107.5 WGCI-FM brand.”

Prior to joining iHeartMedia, Johnnie was the MD and Executive Morning Show Producer of The Ryan Cameron Morning Show with Wanda Smith at CBS Radio Urban WVEE (V103)/Atlanta. He also held various programming positions at WPGC/Washington, Hot 97/New York, WPWX (Power 92.3)/Chicago and WPHI (100.3 The Beat)/Philadelphia.

“This is like a dream come true, and I’m humbled to be chosen as Program Director of my hometown radio station, 107.5 WGCI-FM,” Johnnie said. “My top priority is to maintain the legacy of 107.5 WGCI-FM through impactful ratings and unparalleled support of the Chicagoland community.”