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Andy Holt Named PD of WLYF and WMXJ/Miami


Andy Holt
Andy Holt

Entercom appoints 33-year industry vet Andy Holt as Program Director for AC WLYF-FM (101.5 Lite FM) and Classic Hits WMXJ-FM (102.7 The Beach)/Miami, effective January 2. Holt was most recently Program Director at co-owned KOSI-FM/Denver and prior to that, he was with KOIT-FM/San Francisco. He previously served as OM of WLMG-FM (Magic 101.9)/New Orleans, and Classic Rock WKBU-FM (Bayou 95.7) where he spent 11 years. Holt began his career at KSCS/Dallas.

"I couldn't be more excited to bring Andy Holt back to Entercom. His coaching style, leadership skills, and proven track record with the Adult Contemporary format will ensure WLYF Lite FM and WMXJ-FM The Beach continue to dominate the Miami market," said Entercom South Florida Market Manager and Senior VP Keriann Worley.

"Ecstatic, grateful. Those two words best describe how I feel to be returning to Entercom. I spent thirteen terrific years with the company from 2000-2013. The Miami-Ft. Lauderdale group comprises an amazing array of brands," said Holt. "With Lite, I'll have the privilege of continuing the growth and evolution of one of America's premier AC brands. My thanks to SVP/Market Manager Keriann Worley, Regional VP Doug Abernethy and President of Programming Pat Paxton for this great opportunity."

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