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WLHK (97.1 Hank FM) Indianapolis Appoints Ryan Wild as PD


Ryan Wild
Ryan Wild

Emmis Country WLHK-FM (97.1 Hank FM) Indianapolis appoints Ryan Wild as its new Program Director. He previously served as PD for then Country WKTI-FM (94-5 KTI Country) Milwaukee before its acquisition by Good Karma Brands and flip to Sports last month. Wild joined WKTI from Omaha, where he served as Operations Manager for NRG Media's KQKQ-FM (Sweet 98), KOPW-FM (Power 106.9) and KOOO-FM (101.9 The Keg). Before that, Wild was OM/PD for WSSR and WFXF in suburban Chicago. He's also he worked as a PD/MD of multiple formats at AOL/Slacker Radio.

"Ryan had everything we were looking for; creativity, passion, great communication skills and strategic vision," said Emmis/Indianapolis Director of Programming David Wood. "He has led his stations to success in some very competitive situations. I'm thrilled to have his leadership for our team."

Wild added, "To be given the opportunity to come to work for Emmis, and work with industry icons like Bob Richards and David Wood is truly an honor. Hank FM is a legendary station that is loaded with amazing talent, and I am looking forward to taking Hank to another level of success."

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