Jay Hicks Named Program Director of WPGC/Washington DC
| RADIO ONLINE | Wednesday, September 4, 2019 |
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 Jay Hicks |
Entercom appoints Jay Hicks as Program Director for heritage Rhythmic CHR WPGC-FM/Washington, DC, effective September 16. He joins the company from Buffalo where he served as Brand Manager for WBLK-FM and WBUF-FM. Prior to that, Hicks was Program Director for WGPR-FM and WHTD-FM (Hot 102.7)/Detroit and WQHH-FM/Lansing, MI. He's also served as Assistant PD/MD at Urban AC WVAZ-FM (V-103)/Chicago.
"From the beginning, we were seeking a creative visionary with an appreciation for WPGC's rich history in the D.C. market," said , Entercom/Washington, DC, Senior VP/Market Manager Phil Zachary. "Jay pays respect to the station's past while clearly comprehending the present competitive landscape in one of America's most spirited urban radio battles. He's ideally suited to lead our veteran air staff."
"I would like to thank Phil Zachary, Reggie Rouse [Program Director, V-103; Urban Format Captain, Entercom] and the entire Entercom team for allowing me the opportunity to lead such an iconic national brand as WPGC," added Hicks. "I'm very grateful and honored, and I look forward to adding more value and growth to WPGC in the D.C. community."
