Mainestream Media Rhythmic CHR “Hot 104.7” WHTP Kennebunkport/Portland ME has hired Samantha Sylvia as its new Promotions Director while rearranging its on-air lineup.
Krissy, who recently joined WHTP for afternoons will now head to mornings where she will co-host with Program Director Ryan Deelon from 5-10am. Mijo moves from nights to 1-8pm and Michael Desveaux is upgraded from overnights to 8-12am. Samantha Sylvia has previously served as Promotions Director for Beasley’s WRDW-FM Philadelphia and Citadel’s WWKX Providence and now takes on those duties for WHTP.
Mainestream Media’s WHTP-Hot 104.7 continues to add to their impressive roster of talented and experienced employees while also rounding out the on-air lineup.
Hot 104.7 Program Director Ryan Deelon has announced the hiring of Samantha Sylvia as their new Promotion Director. Sylvia comes to Hot 104.7 with an extensive resume including work at WWKX (Hot 106) in Providence and WRDW (Wired 96.5) in Philadelphia.
Deelon, excited about the hire of Samantha said, “She joins a strong programming team who all have experience in large market radio but also someone willing to roll up their sleeves and work hard to further growing our brand.” Sylvia said of the move to Maine, “I’m eager to join the team at Hot 104.7 and help to grow the amazing brand which they’ve begun to build. We’re going to have a lot of fund doing radio.”
With the hire of Syliva, it allows for the on-air lineup to continue to evolve. Recent hire, Krissy (Kristina Williamson) moves from afternoon host to mornings to partner with Ryan Deelon from 5:00am-10:00am. In addition, Mijo (Miguel Irizarry) moves from night host to afternoon host and local Wells, Maine resident Michael Desveaux moves from overnight host to night host.
In launching the new lineup Deelon said, “I’m excited every day to show the southern Maine community and the industry at large, our long term plans for the station and the brand as we work to do great radio.”
Mainestream Media, LLC is a Maine based company and the owner of WHTP Hot 104.7. Mainestream believes in operating local radio at the local level and engaging with local listeners.
