Contact: Keith Lawless
Market President
keith.lawless@hubbardchicago.com
Chicago, Illinois, December 16, 2024 – Hubbard Chicago Market President Keith Lawless announced today the selection of Chris Eagan as Vice President of Brand and Content at WTMX (101.9 THE MIX) and WTBC (THROWBACK 100.3). Eagan comes to Hubbard Radio Chicago from Cox Media Group, where he most recently served as SVP of Audience and Programming, overseeing the company’s on-air and digital content strategy. Before that role, Eagan was Operations Director for Cox’s Atlanta stations, Program Director of AC WSB-FM, Classic Rock WSRV, and AC/Hot AC Format Leader. Chris’s career includes various programming positions in New Haven, CT, Providence, RI, and Boston, MA.
”I couldn’t be more honored to join the Hubbard Chicago Team,” said Eagan. “I look forward to creating top-tier content in one of the greatest cities in the world. Thanks to Keith Lawless, Ginny Hubbard, Dave Bestler, and Greg Strassell for this amazing opportunity.
“I’ve had the opportunity and pleasure of working with Chris for years. I am proud to work alongside him again as he joins our Hubbard Chicago leadership team and the brilliant content teams at Throwback and The Mix”, added Lawless. “I have every confidence that through Chris’s experience, knowledge, and leadership, Hubbard Chicago will reach new levels of success. Welcome to Chicago, Chris, Amy, and Sean!”
Eagan will assume his new role effective January 1, 2025, as current Vice President of Brand and Content Jimmy Steal transitions into consultancy as announced on July 9, 2024, adding Hubbard to his other client Power 106 Los Angeles. Jimmy can be reached at jimmy@stealmediallc.com
About WTMX
101.9 THE MIX is owned by Hubbard Broadcasting, Inc. and is simulcast online at WTMX.com and through THE MIX mobile app available through the Apple App Store and Google Play. For additional information about THE MIX please visit www.wtmx.com.
About WTBC
Throwback 100.3 is owned by Hubbard Broadcasting, Inc. and is simulcast online at ThrowbackChicago.com. The Throwback 100.3 app is available through the Apple App Store and Google Play. For additional information about SHE 100.3, please visit www.throwbackchicago.com.
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 talk radio content to subscribing radio stations in Minnesota and North Dakota. For additional information on Hubbard Radio visit www.hubbardradio.com.
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