Steal + Hubbard: Right Mix For Chicago

• After nearly two decades in Los Angeles, Jimmy Steal is moving to Chicago as the newly named Vice President of Brand and Content for Hubbard Radio Hot AC WTMX (101.9 The Mix). Steal transitions from Meruelo Media Los Angeles, where for the past 18 months he has served as Vice President of Programming for Rhythmic KPWR (Power 106) and Classic Hip-Hop KDAY/Los Angeles. Prior to that, Steal spent 18 years with Emmis Los Angeles as PD of Power 106, Emmis National Digital Program Director and Emmis VP of Programming. Steal’s career also includes stints as Director of Programming and Operations for Clear Channel Dallas and PD stops at WKRQ/Cincinnati and WXXL/Orlando.

Jeff England, VP/Market Manager of Hubbard Radio Chicago, commented, “We are thrilled to have Jimmy Steal join our outstanding programming team at Hubbard Radio Chicago as Vice President of Brand and Content for WTMX. Jimmy is a tested and proven winner in one of the most competitive markets in the country. His talent and leadership will further enhance our market leading performance at 101.9 The Mix, home of the Eric in the Morning show.”

Steal said, “After my extended successful run at Power 106/Los Angeles I’m thrilled to be taking on the role of VP of Brand and Content for WTMX in Chicago. I would like to thank Meruelo Media COO Otto Padron and my entire Power 106/KDAY team for the many years of amazing record-breaking radio! I’m so looking forward to being at Hubbard Radio, working in their biggest market, for Jeff England, Drew Horowitz, Greg Strassell, mega-star Eric Ferguson and the entire WTMX staff!”