Audacy Ups Dillard to Rhythmic AC Format Vice President

RADIO ONLINE | Thursday, June 1, 2023

Skip Dillard

Audacy elevates Skip Dillard to Format Vice President to lead brand and format strategy and execution for the company's Rhythmic AC and Throwback portfolio. He will continue to serve as Brand Manager of WXBK-FM (94.7 The Block) in New York. Dillard joined Audacy in 2021 after 12 years as Vice President of Programming and Operations Manager for WBLS and WLIB in New York. Before joining the company, Dillard also served in a new role as Vice President of National and Community Partnerships for Mediaco's WBLS and WQHT.

"It brings us great joy to elevate Skip to Rhythmic AC and Throwback Format Vice President," said Audacy Senior Vice President of Programming Dave Richards. "Since joining Audacy, Skip has demonstrated leadership, vision and excellence in programming prowess in New York and has done a tremendous job spearheading our 50th anniversary of hip-hop program - ‘Hip-Hop Made."

"I am humbled and honored for the opportunity to grow with Audacy," added Dillard. "Even your challenges become opportunities when you're working with great people. Thank you to Chris Oliviero, Dave Richards, Susan Larkin and Jeff Sottolano for their leadership and support."

Dillard's career began at Hampton University's WHOV-FM as a student, and he volunteered at North Carolina A&T State University's WNAA-FM. Early in his career, he worked as a talent and programmer in multiple radio markets, including Detroit, Buffalo, New Orleans, San Francisco and Washington, DC. In addition to radio, Dillard also served as Top 40 and Urban Managing Editor for Billboard Magazine's "Airplay Monitor" from 2003 to 2004.