iHM Names Russell Rush Mix 96.1/San Antonio PD

RADIO ONLINE | Tuesday, April 18, 2017 | 5:27pm CT

Russell Rush

iHeartMedia promotes Russell Rush to Program Director for KXXM-FM (Mix 96.1) San Antonio, effective immediately. He'll continue to serve as the CHR outlet's weekday afternoon personality. Rush, a market veteran radio talent, has been with iHeartMedia since 2005. He most recently served as Assistant Program Director and hosts a weekly public affairs show that airs on all seven iHM stations in the market.

"Russell is extremely talented and we are thrilled to have him leading our Mix 96.1 team," said iHeartMedia's Central Texas Region President Matt Martin. "Russell embodies the CHR lifestyle and is tuned into the San Antonio market. It's hard to imagine anyone more passionate about this station and its listeners."

"I am beyond excited for the opportunity to grow my career with iHeartMedia in San Antonio," added Rush. "This is such a vibrant and amazing city that deserves the best radio we can deliver and I look forward to continuing Mix 96.1's dominance as San Antonio's heritage CHR station."

In 2008, Rush was named "Radio Personality of the Year" by the San Antonio Media Alliance. He also hosts "The Russell Rush Haunted Tour," which is a well-known web-based show where Rush and his co-stars hunt ghosts.