LONG ISLAND CITY, N.Y. — He’s spent his entire professional career with iHeartMedia in New York, beginning as a Promotions Assistant with WKTU-FM. Most recently, he’s served as Event Director for the company’s stations serving the Tri-State Area, taking the lead in bringing high-impact events and listener experiences to fruition. Those efforts have earned Andrew Festo a promotion.
He’s now the VP of Events and Experiences at the station group that also includes such brands as WAXQ “Q104.3,” WHTZ “Z100,” WWPR “Power 105.1,” WLTW “106.7 Lite FM,” BIN: Black Information Network affiliate WWRL-AM 1600, and Talk WOR-AM 710.
In his new role, Festo will lead the strategy, development and execution of “franchise events” across iHeartMedia’s New York brands, along with select national events. He’ll oversee all aspects of event execution, including development, partner and sponsor relations, budget management, production logistics, and artist and vendor coordination.
“I’m incredibly proud to step into this role with iHeartMedia, a company that has shaped my entire career,” Festo said. “I’m excited to build on our strong foundation of events and experiences, creating impactful moments for our listeners and delivering meaningful results for our partners. I look forward to collaborating with our teams and leadership to continue growing our brands and expanding our reach.”
Festo reports to cluster Sr. VP of Promotions Joe De Angelis, who said Festo has been “instrumental in bringing our brands to life, and this promotion reflects the creativity, passion, and drive he delivers every day. We’re incredibly excited to see him step into this next chapter.”
Thea Mitchem, who serves as the iHeartMedia/New York Executive VP of Programming, added, “Andrew has a rare ability to turn great ideas into unforgettable experiences that truly connect with our audiences. His creativity, leadership and deep understanding of our brands make him the perfect choice to elevate our events and experiences strategy across New York and beyond.”
