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Matt Holiday Promoted to WPYO/Orlando MD and Afternoon Talent


Matt Holiday
Matt Holiday

Cox Media Group Orlando has promoted Matt Holiday to full-time Afternoon On-Air Talent & Music Director on WPYO POWER 95.3 effective immediately. He will be heard weekdays 2 - 7pm and be critical to the daily operation and music programing for POWER 95.3.

Holiday comes to Orlando from CMG Long Island where he was a weekend warrior for 106.1 BLI.

Steve Smith, CMG VP of Programming commented, "POWER 95.3 is the perfect example of how CHR needs to evolve for the future to remain relevant. Matt Holiday's passion and ambition make him the right choice for success in Orlando. Congratulations, Matt!"

"Matt's story is the perfect example of how talent, hustle, creativity and a great attitude can take careers to the next level," said WPYO Director of Branding and Programming Will Calder. "I'm really excited to start tapping this energy from Matt and working hand-in-hand with him on growing POWER 95.3!".

"I've had the privilege of getting to experience working in radio from all over the country & now after several years of grinding, it really does prove that hard work, determination & building strong relationships pays off," said Holiday. "Major shout outs and appreciation to Will Calder, Jeremy Rice, Steve Stewart, Jason Meder, Steve Smith and everyone along the way who has believed in me".

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