KSTP-FM Names Mat Mitchell Brand and Content Director

RADIO ONLINE | Wednesday, July 15, 2020

Mat Mitchell

Mat Mitchell is named Brand and Content Director for Hubbard Radio's Hot AC KSTP-FM (KS95)/Minneapolis, effective July 16. Mitchell was most recently with iHeartMedia in Phoenix where he was the Program Director for CHR KZZP-FM, Hot AC KMXP-FM and Adult Hits KYOT-FM for the past seven years. Prior to Phoenix, Mitchell served six years as Assistant PD/afternoons at KRBE-FM/Houston, with other stops at WHYI-FM (Y100)/Miami, KZCH-FM/Wichita, WXSS-FM/Milwaukee and KMXV-FM/Kansas City.

"As you can imagine this position attracted some of the best programming talent in America," commented Hubbard Radio Minnesota Region Manager Dan Seeman. "We talked to a lot of smart and passionate programmers and Mat was the consensus favorite. He has great experience, vision and a proven track record. Mat has the opportunity to work with one of the most talented staffs in radio. We are excited for Mat to lead the next chapter of KS95."

Hubbard Radio EVP of Programming Greg Strassell added, "Through-out this process, Mat impressed us with his track record, his ability to embrace and work with authentic personality radio, and his skills as a leading music programmer who understands the opportunity to marry a music brand to digital content. I know he will be a collaborative leader with the talented KS95 team to continue the winning legacy built over the years."

Mitchell said, "I want to thank Ginny Morris, Dan Seeman, Greg Strassell, Dave Bestler and the entire Hubbard family for entrusting me to lead KS95. I'm so grateful for the opportunity to grow the legacy of Hubbard Radio's flagship brand, and I cannot wait to get started in the Twin Cities."