Cox Media Group SVP/Audience & Programming Chris Eagan is exiting to join Hubbard Chicago as Vice President of Brand and Content overseeing Millennial Hits “Throwback 100.3” WTBC-FM and Hot AC “101.9 The Mix” WTMX.
Eagan had been with Cox since 2008 rising from Program Director of AC “Star 99.9” WEZN Bridgeport CT from 2008-2012, then PD of AC “B98.5” WSB-FM and Classic Rock “97.1 The River” WSRV from 2012 to 2021 adding roles as AC/Hot AC Format Leader in 2016 and Senior Director of Operations for their Atlanta cluster in 2018. He has led the company’s programming since 2021.
Eagan commented, “I couldn’t be more honored to join the Hubbard Chicago Team. I look forward to creating top-tier content in one of the greatest cities in the world. Thanks to Keith Lawless, Ginny Hubbard, Dave Bestler, and Greg Strassell for this amazing opportunity.”
Keith Lawless said, “I’ve had the opportunity and pleasure of working with Chris for years. I am proud to work alongside him again as he joins our Hubbard Chicago leadership team and the brilliant content teams at Throwback and The Mix. I have every confidence that through Chris’s experience, knowledge, and leadership, Hubbard Chicago will reach new levels of success. Welcome to Chicago, Chris, Amy, and Sean!”
Eagan will begin his new role on January 1 succeeding Jimmy Steal as he moves into the consultancy role announced this summer. Steal can be reached going forward at jimmy@stealmediallc.com.
This story first appeared on radioinsight.com