Neft Circles Back To Fresno

• Greg Neft has been named Program Director for iHeartMedia News-Talk simulcast KALZ/KRZR-AM (PowerTalk 96.7 & AM1400)/Fresno.

Neft was most recently Corporate Director of News Content Programming for Cherry Creek Media in St. George, UT. This new gig marks a return to Fresno for Neft, who previously worked in the market as an anchor and reporter for crosstown KMJ. He was also a morning news anchor for WOKV/Jacksonville, FL and an NFL reporter for SiriusXM.

Neft will report to Steve Weed, SVP of Programming for iHeartMedia Fresno, who said, “Greg joins us at a very opportune time, heading into a crucial election season for our region and our state. I look forward to his skills and experience elevating our breaking news coverage.” Neft said, “I’m very pleased to be back in California’s magnificent Central Valley. As someone who’s been privileged to get to know the people, the places and the stories that neighbors are concerned about, I’m thrilled to once again serve this wonderful region and join a team that gives 110% every day to make PowerTalk the best News-Talk station in the Fresno/Visalia area.”