ST. PAUL, Minn. – July 18, 2014 – Hubbard Radio today announced that Drew Horowitz, executive vice president and chief operating officer, would become president and chief operating officer, effective immediately. Ginny Morris will remain chairman and chief executive officer.
“For the past few years I have had the privilege to work with Drew and see first-hand what a gifted broadcaster he is,” said Morris. “Drew’s passion for the radio business and for the people with whom he works is evident in how he approaches every opportunity and every challenge. I look forward to further partnering with him as we continue to move our business forward.”
Before joining Hubbard Radio in 2011, Horowitz was the executive vice president and chief operating officer of Bonneville International, where his tenure began in 1992. His prior experience also includes leadership positions with Lakeshore Communications, WFYR Radio/Chicago and WUSN Radio/Chicago.
He currently serves on the boards of the Illinois Broadcasters Association and La Rabida Children’s Hospital, and previously served on the City Year board of directors in Chicago for 14 years. He was also named the Vincent T. Wasilewski “Broadcaster of the Year” by the Illinois Broadcasters Association in 2013.
“I am honored to have this wonderful opportunity to work more closely with Ginny and to be part of this extraordinary family-owned company,” said Horowitz. “I’m looking forward to continuing my work with the rest of the leadership team to further Hubbard Radio’s success across our seven nationwide markets.”
About Hubbard Broadcasting, Inc.
Started in 1923, Hubbard Broadcasting, Inc. is an American television and radio broadcasting corporation based in Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota that was started by Stanley E. Hubbard. Hubbard Broadcasting operates radio stations and television stations in nine states.
In addition to radio and television broadcast stations, other Hubbard Broadcasting companies include the satellite and cable networks ReelzChannel (launched in 2006) and Ovation TV, F&F Productions and the Hubbard Radio Network, which is used to distribute KSTP-AM’s local talk shows to subscribing radio stations in Minnesota and North Dakota.
Contacts: Ginny Morris
(651) 642-4160
Drew Horowitz
(312) 946-4710
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