Hubbard Radio Hot AC “KS 95” 94.5 KSTP-FM St. Paul/Minneapolis has appointed Mat Mitchell as Brand and Content Director.
Mitchell joins KSTP-FM from iHeartMedia Phoenix where he has programmed Variety Hits “95.5 The Mountain” KYOT, Hot AC “Mix 96.9” KMXP and CHR “104.7 Kiss-FM” KZZP since 2013. He has also spent six years APD/afternoon host at KRBE Houston and worked at KMXV Kansas City, WHYI Miami, WXSS Milwaukee and KZCH Wichita in his career.
Mitchell fills the opening created by Leighton Peck’s resignation in May after three decades with the station, the last nineteen as PD.
Hubbard Radio Minnesota Region Manager, Dan Seeman, today announced that Mat Mitchell has been named Brand and Content Director for KSTP-FM (KS95).
Mitchell was most recently with iHeart Radio in Phoenix where he was the Program Director for Top 40 KZZP, Hot AC KMXP, and Adult Hits KYOT for the past seven years. Prior to Phoenix, Mat served six years as APD/Afternoons at KRBE Houston, with other stops at Y100 Miami, KZCH Wichita, WXSS Milwaukee, and KMXV Kansas City.
“As you can imagine this position attracted some of the best programming talent in America,” commented Seeman. “We talked to a lot of smart and passionate programmers and Mat was the consensus favorite. He has great experience, vision and a proven track record. Mat has the opportunity to work with one of the most talented staffs in radio. We are excited for Mat to lead the next chapter of KS95.”
Hubbard Radio EVP of Programming, Greg Strassell, added, “Through-out this process, Mat impressed us with his track record, his ability to embrace and work with authentic personality radio, and his skills as a leading music programmer who understands the opportunity to marry a music brand to digital content. I know he will be a collaborative leader with the talented KS95 team to continue the winning legacy built over the years.”
Mitchell looks forward to the opportunity to lead KS95, “I want to thank Ginny Morris, Dan Seeman, Greg Strassell, Dave Bestler and the entire Hubbard family for entrusting me to lead KS95! I’m so grateful for the opportunity to grow the legacy of Hubbard Radio’s flagship brand, and I cannot wait to get started in the Twin Cities!”
Mitchell will begin his new duties on July 16, 2020.
