Peake Named SVPP, iHeart Los Angeles
• iHeartMedia Los Angeles announced that John Peake has been elevated to Senior Vice President of Programming. He will maintain his current position as Program Director of Hot AC KBIG (104.3 MYFM), while a replacement will be hired to program AC KOST 103.5.
Peake’s extensive programming resume includes KLLC (Alice 97.3) and KNGY (Energy 92.7)/San Francisco, KRBE/Houston, KRQQ/Tucson, the late KWMX (Mix 107.5)/Denver and WAPI/Birmingham, AL. Peake joined iHeartMedia in 2009 as the Show Director for The Johnjay & Rich Show in Phoenix. Two years later he was named OM for iHeartMedia Seattle, and in 2013, Peake relocated to Southern California, spending the next four years as Regional SVP for the company’s Riverside and San Diego stations and PD of KMYI (Star 94.1)/San Diego. In 2017 Peake earned the leap up to Los Angeles, where for the past four years has programmed 104.3 MYFM and legendary AC KOST 103.5.
“John is one of the most successful programmers there is, with experience that spans multiple formats and markets,” said Tom Poleman, Chief Programming Officer for iHeartMedia. “We’ve been programming peers for over 30 years and I’m excited to collaborate with him in Los Angeles. He’s the perfect person to lead our incredible lineup of stations and personalities.”
Kevin LeGrett, President of iHeartMedia Los Angeles, commented, “I couldn’t ask for a better programming partner in operating iHeartMedia’s Los Angeles market than John. Not only is he a sound and thoughtful programmer with great instincts, as can be seen from the ratings success of the stations under his supervision, but he also has a very motivating and relatable management style with a comprehensive understanding of data, digital, social and events. I’m very much looking forward to working with John in this new role, continuing to advance the performance of these iconic brands.”
Peake remarked, “I’m thrilled for this opportunity be part of the iHeartMedia LA leadership team and some of the biggest audio brands in the world. The chance to work at a higher level with the imaginative, innovative and charismatic group of talent and programmers that lead the industry in the audio space is so exciting. Our LA brands are well positioned for growth across multiple platforms in the future, and I’m beyond honored to be a part of that. My thanks and gratitude to Greg Ashlock, Tom Poleman, Brad Hardin, Kevin LeGrett and Andrew Jeffries.”
