Dick Broadcasting has announced the addition of Nathan James to their Savannah GA/Hilton Head Island SC cluster in the dual role of PD/afternoon host at Country “Bob 106.9” WUBB Bluffton SC and cluster Marketing Director.
James joins the company from SummitMedia where he most recently served as Director of Marketing/Promotions/Events/Digital. James previously programmed Adams Radio Group Country “US 98.5” WUSX Seaford DE. He also served as Digital Content Manager for SummitMedia Omaha, Director of Marketing for iHeartMedia Philadelphia and worked in promotions and marketing for iHeartMedia in Raleigh and Norfolk, Max Media Norfolk and Entercom Wilkes-Barre.
With the addition of James, current Program Director Jake Thomson will remain with the cluster as Production Director and midday host at WUBB.
Nathan James joins Dick Broadcasting-Savannah in new dual programming and marketing role. James will oversee programming of New Country Bob 106.9, WUBB as Program Director and Afternoon Talent and as Marketing Director for all six of Dick Broadcasting’s Savannah brands including; Active Rock, Rock 106.1, WFXH, Top 40 Hot 98.3, WGCO, Throwback G100, WXYY, Classic Hits Rewind 107.9, WRWN, Regional Mexican 96.1 La Pantera, WHHW and New Country Bob 106.9, WUBB.
Nathan James joins Dick Broadcasting-Savannah from Virginia, where he was most recently Director of Marketing, Promotions, Events and Digital for SummitMedia’s, Richmond stations. He begins his new duties effective October 3rd, 2022.
Aaron Wilborn, Market Manger-Dick Broadcasting-Savannah remarked, “Nathan brings a creative perspective to everything he does. His passion will allow Bob 106.9 to flourish and take on a more dominating position in the market. I couldn’t be more excited about Nathan being part of our already talented team.”
James remarked, “I am excited to join Dick Broadcasting and the Savannah brands. Together we will grow ratings, revenue and connect the WUBB brand in the community with a company that has a strong local footprint on-air and digitally.
Thanks to Jason Goodman, VP of Programming; Aaron Wilborn, Market Manager and Matt Derrick, Operations Manager for affording me this opportunity!”
Operations Manager, Matt Derrick says of James “Nathan is the rare triple threat; programming acumen, promotional creativity and great content on-air and socially. I’m excited to welcome him to the Savannah team”
Jason Goodman, VP of DBC says “I’m extremely excited to have Nathan James join our team in Savannah! I worked with Nathan years ago and have been trying to get him to our company for quite some time. He is very strategic and driven.”
This story first appeared on radioinsight.com