Dave Pugh Named Seattle Market SVP at Audacy

Audacy has named Dave Pugh Senior Vice President and Market Manager of its Seattle market. In this role, Pugh will oversee the market's portfolio of brands, including 94.1 The Sound (KSWD-FM), 99.9 KISW (KISW-FM), 100.7 The Wolf (KKWF-FM), HOT 103.7 (KHTP-FM), 107.7 The End (KNDD-FM) and CHANNEL Q (KNDD-HD2). 

Pugh adds Seattle to his remit and will continue to hold the same role for Audacy Phoenix, which includes Big 94.5 (KOOL-FM), Live 101.5 (KALV-FM), KMLE Country@107.9 (KMLE-FM) and CHANNEL Q (KALV-HD2). 

Pugh succeeds longtime market manager Jack Hutchison, who has announced his retirement. Hutchison has been with the Company since 1998 and Senior Vice President and Market Manager of Audacy Seattle since 2009. 

“After over 25 years of outstanding leadership and contributions to our company and industry, Jack has decided to retire. We extend our deepest gratitude to him and wish him the best in the next chapter of his life,” said Doug Abernethy, Regional President, Audacy. “Moving forward under Dave's leadership, we are well positioned to continue delivering exceptional content to our listeners and super-serving our clients.”

“Our success and the performance-based culture we built in Phoenix has led to this opportunity, and I am excited to lead the Seattle market,” said Pugh. “I look forward to building upon the incredible foundation established by Jack.”

Pugh has served as Senior Vice President and Market Manager of Audacy Phoenix since joining the company in 2016. Prior to that, he spent 19 years with iHeart in leadership roles spanning Milwaukee, Michigan, San Francisco and Washington D.C. Pugh's experience also includes leadership roles at Veritone and Magic Ruby.