Mark Adams is heading east to take the reins at “Z100” in New York on May 1, which means iHeartMedia in San Francisco needs new Program Directors for “Wild 94.9” KYLD and Hot AC “Star 101.3” KIOI. After a lengthy search, the company has identified two men to lead them forward.
Dan Hunt has been hired to program “Wild 94.9” KYLD and “Star 101.3” KIOI. With prior experience programming CHR stations such as “Power 96.1” in Atlanta and “Wired 96.5” in Philadelphia, as well as involvement with iHeartMedia’s national CHR brand team, Hunt brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his new roles.
The second move sees Travis Loughran promoted to Program Director at KIOI. With over a decade of experience as Assistant Program Director and Music Director at KYLD and KIOI, in addition to previously working at B95 in Fresno, KBMB in Sacramento, and WQHT in New York, Loughran has a deep understanding of programming and audience engagement across various markets and formats.
iHeartMedia San Francisco SVP/Programming Don Parker said of the moves, “I’m thrilled to welcome Dan Hunt to WiLD 94.9 and to reward Travis’ hard work and dedication to iHeartMedia/San Francisco with this well-deserved promotion to PD of Star 101.3. Both have a long track record of success at iHeartMedia, as well as previous programming positions prior to joining the company. I look forward to their leadership of these two iconic San Francisco brands.”
With Dan Hunt joining as PD of Wild 94.9, and Travis Loughran taking the helm at Star 101.3, iHeartMedia is aiming to continue its legacy of delivering compelling and innovative radio content to the San Francisco market. Both Hunt and Loughran bring a wealth of experience and fresh perspectives to their respective roles, and their leadership will undoubtedly shape the future success of these iconic radio brands in the Bay Area.
