Audacy’s Yadgaroff Announces Retirement
• After 36 years with Audacy, David Yadgaroff announced his intention to retire as SVP/Market Manager of Audacy Philadelphia, effective at the end of May.
In a staff memo, Audacy Regional President, Mark Hannon, noted, “Since beginning his career in programming and promotions, Yad has built a lasting legacy of mentorship, community enrichment, and operational excellence. He cares deeply about the community he serves, which is evidenced by the great results our teams produce, and through his involvement with such organizations as Beyond Celiac, Penn State, the Police Athletic League, the Philadelphia Ad Club, the PA Association of Broadcasters and the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s Corporate Council.
Hannon added, “A true broadcast legend, Yad has been recognized many times in the industry, and in 2025, he was inducted into the Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia Hall of Fame. [Audacy Pres./CEO] Kelli [Turner] and I have valued working with David, and while we will miss his leadership, we wish him a great retirement. Kelli wanted to join me in adding, ‘It’s been an honor to get to know and learn from David, and the excellence of the Philadelphia brands and team is a testament to the legacy of his incredible career at Audacy.'”
Yadgaroff remarked, “Leading these iconic stations has been a great privilege and working alongside our team has been the most rewarding part of my journey,” “Our team has consistently delivered unique, compelling content, embraced meaningful evolution, and made a real difference for our communities, our advertisers and one another. I am incredibly proud of the people in the Philadelphia radio market and across the country, whom I’ve had the opportunity to hire, train and mentor. Watching their growth and success has been a joy. After an extraordinary run of dedicating myself to radio and my colleagues for decades, it feels like the right time to step away and take time for myself, spend more time with family and friends, pursue new opportunities and contribute to organizations in meaningful new ways. I leave with deep gratitude and confidence in the future.”
