Audacy Ups Jeff Sottolano to Chief Programming Officer

RADIO ONLINE | Wednesday, June 26, 2024 | 3:02pm CT

Jeff Sottolano

Audacy elevates Jeff Sottolano to Chief Programming Officer, effective immediately. He and the company have also agreed to a multi-year contract extension. Sottolano previously served as Audacy's Executive Vice President and Head of Programming since August, 2021. He's also held numerous programming, marketing and digital roles with the company since 2001, including in the Rochester, NY and Philadelphia markets, before joining the central team in 2013.

"Jeff has a track record of success. He and our programming and brand leaders have executed market-winning content strategies and initiatives that deliver for our listeners and advertisers," said Audacy Chief Operating Officer Susan Larkin. "Jeff's leadership has been instrumental in elevating our performance across all platforms, and this promotion underscores our confidence in his ability to continue growing our best-in-class brand portfolio."

"I consider myself so fortunate to work with our programmers, talent, anchors, reporters and producers who, together, build incredible brands, entertain and inform, and make a difference in the lives of millions of consumers every day," added Sottolano. "I am thrilled to have the opportunity to continue to do so at Audacy and believe that our best days are ahead of us. I am grateful to Susan Larkin, David Field, and so many others for the privilege of doing what I do and calling it work."