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Audacy/Seattle Names Dave Pugh SVP & Market Manager


Dave Pugh
Dave Pugh

Audacy names Dave Pugh as Senior Vice President and Market Manager of its Seattle market. In this role, Pugh will oversee KSWD-FM (94.1 The Sound), KISW-FM, KKWF-FM (100.7 The Wolf), KHTP-FM (Hot 103.7), KNDD-FM (107.7 The End) and KNDD-HD2 (Channel Q). Pugh adds Seattle to his duties and will continue to hold the same role for Audacy Phoenix. He succeeds longtime market manager Jack Hutchison, who has announced his retirement.

"After over 25 years of outstanding leadership and contributions to our company and industry, Jack has decided to retire. We extend our deepest gratitude to him and wish him the best in the next chapter of his life," said Audacy Regional President Doug Abernethy. "Moving forward under Dave's leadership, we are well positioned to continue delivering exceptional content to our listeners and super-serving our clients."

"Our success and the performance-based culture we built in Phoenix has led to this opportunity, and I am excited to lead the Seattle market," added Pugh. "I look forward to building upon the incredible foundation established by Jack."

Pugh has served as Senior Vice President and Market Manager of Audacy Phoenix since joining the company in 2016. Prior to that, he spent 19 years with iHeartMedia in leadership roles spanning Milwaukee, Michigan, San Francisco and Washington, DC. Pugh's experience also includes leadership roles at Veritone and Magic Ruby.

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