Mitchell Named PD of KS95/Minneapolis
• Hubbard Radio Hot AC KSTP (KS95)/Minneapolis has filled its programming vacancy with the talents of Mat Mitchell, who has been named as the station’s new Brand and Content Director. He succeeds Leighton Peck, who resigned in early May after a three-decade run — the last 19 years as PD.
“As you can imagine this position attracted some of the best programming talent in America,” said Dan Seeman, Minnesota Region Manager, Hubbard Radio. “We talked to a lot of smart and passionate programmers and Mat was the consensus favorite. He has great experience, vision and a proven track record. Mat has the opportunity to work with one of the most talented staffs in radio. We are excited for Mat to lead the next chapter of KS95.”
Mitchell arrives in the Twin Cities from Phoenix, where he spent the past seven years with iHeartMedia as PD of Top 40 KZZP, Hot AC KMXP and Adult Hits KYOT. Before that Mitchell spent six years as APD/afternoons with Cumulus Top 40 KRBE/Houston. Earlier stops include WHYI (Y100)/Miami, KZCH/Wichita, WXSS/Milwaukee and KMXV/Kansas City.
Hubbard Radio EVP of Programming Greg Strassell commented, “Throughout this process, Mat impressed us with his track record, his ability to embrace and work with authentic personality radio, and his skills as a leading music programmer who understands the opportunity to marry a music brand to digital content. I know he will be a collaborative leader with the talented KS95 team to continue the winning legacy built over the years.”
Mitchell commented, “I want to thank Ginny Morris, Dan Seeman, Greg Strassell, Dave Bestler and the entire Hubbard family for entrusting me to lead KS95! I’m so grateful for the opportunity to grow the legacy of Hubbard Radio’s flagship brand, and I cannot wait to get started in the Twin Cities!”
