‘Yako’ Calderon Named PD, Y100/Miami

• iHeartMedia Miami keeps it in the family and appoints Larry “Yako” Calderon, Jr. as the new Program Director of WHYI (Y100), effective immediately. He succeeds Taylor Jukes, who earlier this year was promoted to SVP of Programming for iHeartMedia San Diego.

Yako brings with him over 25 years of radio experience, including stops in major East Coast markets like NYC, Miami, Orlando, Philadelphia, and Boston. For the past seven years, Yako has been stationed across the hall as Music Director for WZTU (Tú 94.9), the No. 1 Spanish Top 40 station in Miami, giving him a unique perspective and background to lead Y100 in this culturally diverse market.

Yako reports to PJ Gonzalez, SVP of Programming, and Shari Gonzalez, Market President, for iHeartMedia Miami. “I’ve known Yako for many years and have seen his professional growth first-hand,” said Gonzalez. “His deep knowledge of the vibrant Miami culture, and his passion for the CHR Pop format, makes him the ideal candidate for this role.”

“I’m thrilled to embark on this new journey with this legendary CHR station,” Yako exclaimed. “As a long-time, passionate fan of both Y100 and pop music, I can’t wait to bring my energy and love for the brand to the forefront and make an impact on Miami’s music scene.”