Executive Turntable: Atlantic names Kevin Holiday EVP of Black Music Promotion, WFUV hires Rich McLaughlin as the late Rita Houston's successor & more.
, who died in Dec. 2020 after working at the station for 26 years as program director, music director and DJ.McLaughlin launched his radio career at WFUV while attending Fordham University in the late 1990s, during which time Houston served as his mentor.
McLaughlin added, “The opportunity to serve a station and university deeply embedded in my DNA is especially meaningful. FUV’s reputation for music discovery is well earned. The depth of industry partnerships with artists, labels, venues, and cultural organizations is extraordinary. The engaged community of music lovers who support its mission as listeners and donors is second to none. I’m grateful for the chance to guide WFUV’s next programming chapter, and I can’t wait to start contributing.
McLaughlin later worked as senior vp of programming at iHeartMedia, where he oversaw programming strategy for the network’s digital station platform. He also led content strategy for iHeartRadio’s first-ever podcast platform, building partnerships with artists, managers, labels and broadcast networks including NBC, HBO and ESPN.
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