ST. LOUIS, MO – June 21, 2023 – Audacy has named Johnnie D Brand Manager of Hot 104.1 (WHHL-FM) and 96.3 The Lou (WFUN-FM) in St. Louis. In this role, he will oversee the stations’ content strategy, talent, operations and branding.

“Johnnie’s experience managing a leading Hip-Hop brand in a major market will enable him to position these two local favorites for consistent success,” said Becky Domyan, Senior Vice President and Market Manager, Audacy St. Louis. “We’re thrilled to welcome him aboard WHHL and WFUN.”

“I am super excited to work and grow my career with Audacy and oversee WHHL and WFUN,” said Johnnie D. “In this chapter of my career, I was seeking an opportunity that would lead to career growth and let me be an innovative Brand Manager. The decision was easy, as the leadership team at Audacy St. Louis believed in my vision and presented me with a clear plan to achieve my career goals. I want to thank the Audacy leadership team, including Reggie Rouse, Dave Richards, Becky Domyan and Steve Moore for giving me this grand opportunity. This is the beginning of the great success story I will build at WHHL and WFUN in St. Louis.” 

Johnnie D’s radio journey spans over 15 years, with career stops at HOT 97 in New York, Power 92.3 WPWX in Chicago, and Audacy’s WPGC 95.5 in Washington D.C. and V-103 in Atlanta. He spent the last eight years as the Program Director of 107.5 WGCI in Chicago. While in Chicago, he led 107.5 WGCI to dominant rating success amongst direct competitors, developed and executive produced “The WGCI Morning Show,” and produced several NTR events that generated millions of dollars in revenue. He has experience working with radio talent, including Charlamagne tha God, “The Frank Ski & Wanda Morning Show,” “The Ryan Cameron Morning Show,” Miss Jones, Donnie Simpson, Angie Martinez, Big Tigger, Egypt Sherrod, and most recently “The WGCI Morning Show” with Kendra G, Leon Rogers and Kyle Santillian.

Listeners can tune in to Hot 104.1 (WHHL-FM) on air in St. Louis and nationwide on the Audacy app and website. Fans can also connect with the station via Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

Listeners can tune in to 96.3 The Lou (WFUN-FM) on air in St. Louis and nationwide on the Audacy app and website. Fans can also connect with the station via Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.