Ben Marcotte takes over San Diego’s legendary rock stations immediately. He brings 14 years of iHeartMedia programming experience to the dual-market role.
What We Know Ben Marcotte is now Program Director for Rock 105.3 FM and 101.5 KGB FM in San Diego effective immediately. He arrives from the Indianapolis and St. Louis market, where he served as Senior Vice President of Programming. His career spans Q95, Indy 103.3, 96.5 JACK-FM, and ALT 102.9. In his new role, he manages programming, social media strategy, and digital initiatives.
What They Said Gene Romano, iHeartMedia’s Executive Vice President of Programming, praised the move: “Ben’s broad background in rock makes him a perfect fit. He’s always curious and creative on how to keep up with listener’s always evolving tastes. He’ll bring some full volume fun with him to the west coast!” Marcotte expressed enthusiasm, adding, “This felt like one of those opportunities you don’t overthink. Two legendary stations, incredible teams, and a chance to do great radio in San Diego.”
What Remains Unclear Details about specific programming changes remain unconfirmed. Additionally, no announcements exist regarding on-air talent shifts at either station. Finally, Marcotte’s strategy for balancing two distinct rock formats hasn’t been disclosed publicly.
What It Means Marcotte’s appointment signals iHeartMedia’s commitment to strengthening San Diego’s rock radio presence. The dual-market assignment puts renewed focus on format competition and listener engagement across the West Coast market. Ultimately, his extensive track record suggests the company expects significant programming innovation at both stations.
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