Colorado Media Newsroom
July 12th, 2022, 11:41 AM
From Radio Insight:
https://radioinsight.com/wp-content/images/2019/02/957bigfm-200x200.pngiHeartMedia has promoted Brett Andrews to Senior Vice President of Programming for Milwaukee and Madison WI.
Andrews has been with the Milwaukee cluster since 2015 as Program Director for Classic Hits “95.7 Big-FM (https://957bigfm.iheart.com)” WRIT-FM and formerly programmed CHR “97.3 Now” WRNW-FM. He added oversight of CHR “Z104 (http://www.z104fm.com)” WZEE Madison in 2020 and also currently hosts mornings on WRIT-FM and tracks shifts for iHeartMedia stations across the country.
Andrews has previously hosted nights at KFRX Lincoln NE, KZCH Wichita and “103.7 Kiss-FM” WXSS Milwaukee and afternoons at “Hot 97.5” KVEG Las Vegas. He joined iHeartMedia in 2010 as Assistant Program Director of CHR “Z100” and Rhythmic CHR “Wild 107.5” KXJM before rising to Program Director. He moved to St. Louis to program CHR “Z107.7” KSLZ and Rhythmic CHR “Wild 104.9” KBWX from 2013 to 2015 prior to his move to Milwaukee.
iHeartMedia announced today that Brett Andrews has been named Senior Vice President of Programming for the Madison and Milwaukee markets as well as Program Director for 95.7 BIG FM and Z104 FM, effective immediately. iHeartMedia Madison and Milwaukee have strong cross-platform presence and include several iconic brands and franchises — both broadcast and digital — encompassing more than twelve stations comprised of music, talk and news formats.
iHeartMedia has the leading consumer reach and influence across multiple platforms and delivers more live programming than any other media company. As Senior Vice President of Programming and Program Director for 95.7 Big FM and Z104FM, Andrews will be responsible for all programming and digital operations that deliver a strong return on investment for clients reaching consumers through iHeartMedia’s unmatched assets, including on-air, online, social media, personalities, and live events. He will report to Colleen Valkoun, Market President for iHeartMedia Milwaukee and Jeff Tyler, Area President for iHeartMedia Wisconsin.
Andrews joined iHeartMedia more than 13 years ago and has held programming positions in the St Louis, Madison, Portland, and Milwaukee regions, most recently serving as the Program Director for 95.7 Big FM, Milwaukee, WI.
“Our Wisconsin brands and dedicated teams that operate them are some of the finest in our industry,” said Andrews. “I’m excited to help them continue to make an indelible impact on our communities. Let me express my sincere gratitude to the iHeartMedia leadership team for the opportunity to lead such an amazing team.”
“Brett Andrews has a winning track record,” said Tyler. “His breadth of knowledge, leadership and programming creativity will be a tremendous asset to our team.”
more (https://radioinsight.com/headlines/232689/iheartmedia-promotes-brett-andrews-to-milwaukee-madison-svp-programming/)
https://radioinsight.com/wp-content/images/2019/02/957bigfm-200x200.pngiHeartMedia has promoted Brett Andrews to Senior Vice President of Programming for Milwaukee and Madison WI.
Andrews has been with the Milwaukee cluster since 2015 as Program Director for Classic Hits “95.7 Big-FM (https://957bigfm.iheart.com)” WRIT-FM and formerly programmed CHR “97.3 Now” WRNW-FM. He added oversight of CHR “Z104 (http://www.z104fm.com)” WZEE Madison in 2020 and also currently hosts mornings on WRIT-FM and tracks shifts for iHeartMedia stations across the country.
Andrews has previously hosted nights at KFRX Lincoln NE, KZCH Wichita and “103.7 Kiss-FM” WXSS Milwaukee and afternoons at “Hot 97.5” KVEG Las Vegas. He joined iHeartMedia in 2010 as Assistant Program Director of CHR “Z100” and Rhythmic CHR “Wild 107.5” KXJM before rising to Program Director. He moved to St. Louis to program CHR “Z107.7” KSLZ and Rhythmic CHR “Wild 104.9” KBWX from 2013 to 2015 prior to his move to Milwaukee.
iHeartMedia announced today that Brett Andrews has been named Senior Vice President of Programming for the Madison and Milwaukee markets as well as Program Director for 95.7 BIG FM and Z104 FM, effective immediately. iHeartMedia Madison and Milwaukee have strong cross-platform presence and include several iconic brands and franchises — both broadcast and digital — encompassing more than twelve stations comprised of music, talk and news formats.
iHeartMedia has the leading consumer reach and influence across multiple platforms and delivers more live programming than any other media company. As Senior Vice President of Programming and Program Director for 95.7 Big FM and Z104FM, Andrews will be responsible for all programming and digital operations that deliver a strong return on investment for clients reaching consumers through iHeartMedia’s unmatched assets, including on-air, online, social media, personalities, and live events. He will report to Colleen Valkoun, Market President for iHeartMedia Milwaukee and Jeff Tyler, Area President for iHeartMedia Wisconsin.
Andrews joined iHeartMedia more than 13 years ago and has held programming positions in the St Louis, Madison, Portland, and Milwaukee regions, most recently serving as the Program Director for 95.7 Big FM, Milwaukee, WI.
“Our Wisconsin brands and dedicated teams that operate them are some of the finest in our industry,” said Andrews. “I’m excited to help them continue to make an indelible impact on our communities. Let me express my sincere gratitude to the iHeartMedia leadership team for the opportunity to lead such an amazing team.”
“Brett Andrews has a winning track record,” said Tyler. “His breadth of knowledge, leadership and programming creativity will be a tremendous asset to our team.”
more (https://radioinsight.com/headlines/232689/iheartmedia-promotes-brett-andrews-to-milwaukee-madison-svp-programming/)