Audacy has announced it has elevated Jeff Sottolano to the role of Chief Programming Officer as part of a multi-year extension keeping him with the radio giant.
“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,” said 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.”
Sottolano has worked for the company since 2001, rising to the role of Executive Vice President and Head of Programming in 2021. In his new role, Sottolano will be responsible for content strategy of the company’s local radio brands and will also work with the streaming and podcast distribution platform teams.
“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.”
