iHeartMedia has promoted Joe ‘Crash’ Albrecht to SVP/Programming for its Anchorage and Fairbanks AK stations.
Albrecht has been with iHeart Anchorage for over 25 years most recently serving as Program Director of Sports “550 The Zone” KTZN, News/Talk 650 KENI, and Classic Rock “100.5 The Fox” KBFX, the latter of which he also hosts afternoons. He also has worked at Ingstad Broadcasting Anchorage.
Albrecht stated, “I’m beyond excited to embark on this new chapter with iHeart Alaska. Having started my career here in Anchorage over 35 years ago, it’s a full-circle moment. I look forward to working with the talented team here to take these longstanding, heritage brands to even greater success. I’m grateful for this opportunity and can’t wait to get started,”
iHeartMedia Alaska/Hawaii Area President said, “I’m thrilled to have ‘Crash’ step into this pivotal role. He brings tremendous local market knowledge, a proven track record and an unmatched work ethic to the team. I’m confident Joe will lead these strong Alaskan markets to even greater heights.”
He fills the opening created by the recent retirement of Mark Murphy, who also hosted mornings at AC “Magic 98.9” KYMG Anchorage.
This story first appeared on radioinsight.com