February 20, 2013

Roy Barboza Named Boston 'Hot 96.9' Music Director Greater Media names Roy Barboza to be Music Director/Mix Show Coordinator for Rhythmic AC "Hot 96.9" WTKK-FM, Boston. Barboza will be responsible for reviewing music for airplay, acting as a station liaison and supervising the station's mixers and mixes. Barboza most recently was the Director of Mix Shows at CHR-Top40 WFHN-FM, New Bedford. From 2001-2006, Barboza was Assistant Music Director at Rhythmic CHR "Jam'n 94.5" WJMN-FM, Boston. "I have known Roy for the past 13 years and have always greatly respected both his work as a mixer as well as his integrity and personal character," says Greater Media Boston Director of Programming Cadillac Jack McCartney. "Roy previously served as my Assistant Music Director for a number of years, and I'm happy we're able to bring him back to Boston to grow his programming skills and showcase the mixes he became famous for with the many listeners Hot 96.9 is already attracting." Barboza adds, "It is a pleasure to be back in Boston with Cadillac Jack, a program director I extremely admire. I look forward to be back on the air and doing mixes. I love this new challenge in my life." Houston's 'Mix 96.5' Moves Blake Hayes to Mornings, Hires Chad Pitt for Afternoons Hot AC "Mix 96.5" KHMX-FM, Houston, afternoon host Blake Hayes moves to mornings starting next week, while Chad Pitt joins for afternoons. Pitt, who is coming in from CHR-Top40 "Hot 101.5" WPOI-FM, Tampa, previously worked with KHMX-FM Program Director Bob Neumann at Adult Top 40 WSJT-FM, Tampa. "I believe this move will sure up our personality driven line up on Mix," says Neumann. "Blake is the perfect fit for where we’re going with the morning show. I talked to many very talented people during my search, but in the end, Blake is the right fit. It's nice to be able to promote from within." About Pitt, Neumann adds, "I worked with Chad in Tampa. He's a real pro and will fit right in with the Mix staff." Morning news and traffic will continue to be handled by John Paul Stevenson, who will also serve as morning show producer. Hayes has been hosting afternoons on KHMX-FM for just over one year. Entravision Promotes Eight to EVP Entravision Communications announces the promotions of eight to EVP. The newly created positions, says Entravision, will support the company's new management structure, which was announced this past November. All of the new EVPs will report to CRO Mario Carrera. "We are fortunate to have such talented leaders and experts in Spanish-language media to drive our efforts in serving our loyal consumer audiences, as well as in providing our clients with a multitude of opportunities to connect with them," says CEO Walter Ulloa. "The creation of these new positions will further strengthen our ability to capitalize on a range of growth opportunities and drive innovative marketing campaigns utilizing all of our assets." David Burke has been promoted to EVP, Integrated Marketing Solutions; Edward Melendez has been promoted to EVP, Integrated Marketing Solutions, National and Adriana Pena Ruiz has been promoted to EVP, Brand and Sales Development. Entravision has also appointed five regional EVPs: Jeff Apodaca has been promoted to EVP, Integrated Marketing Solutions, Mountain Region; David Candelaria has been promoted to EVP, Integrated Marketing Solutions, West Texas Region; Rolo Duartes joins Entravision as EVP, Integrated Marketing Solutions, Eastern Region; Karl Meyer has been promoted to EVP, Integrated Marketing Solutions, Western Region; and Chris Moncayo has been promoted to EVP, Integrated Marketing Solutions, South Texas Region. Clear Channel Cleveland Promotes Kristin Foley to VP of Sales Clear Channel Cleveland promotes Kristin Foley to VP of Sales, effective immediately. Foley is promoted from within the Cleveland market, where she previously was General Sales Manager. In her new role, Foley will oversee the sales operations for the six-station Cleveland cluster, which she joined in 2006. "Kristin has had a very successful track record throughout every step in her career as a salesperson and manager," says Market President Gary Mincer. "I look forward to seeing the great things she'll do in her new role." Says Foley, "I'm excited to work with an amazing team of talented people. It's truly an honor to move up in an organization of top performers. I passionately believe in the direction we're heading as a company and I'm eager to help lead the charge to grow in Cleveland."