Saunders will serve as Program Director for 93.7 The Beat KQBT-FM in Houston, effective immediately, as well as Urban Brand Coordinator for iHeartMedia’s National Programming Group. Saunders joins iHeartMedia Houston from Star 94.7 WCFB-FM in Orlando, where he has been Program Director for the past five years. Previous positions have included Vice President of Programming for iHeartMedia Detroit and Program Director for iHeartMedia’s Power 105.1 in New York City.
Marc Sherman, Region Senior Vice President of Programming for iHeartMedia Houston, said, “Michael is a proven leader who will bring incredible results to iHeartMedia,” “We are excited to bring a programmer of his caliber to Houston and are eager to make history as we transition to this exciting new chapter of THE BEAT.”
“I’m thrilled to be returning to iHeartMedia to work with the Urban Brand Management Team and the amazing talent and staff in Houston,” said Saunders. “In less than three years, THE BEAT has become Houston’s premiere destination for Hip Hop and R&B, and they are a prime example of iHeartMedia’s unparalleled reach with Urban music audiences. I can’t wait to help THE BEAT and all of iHeartMedia’s Urban stations continue to grow and serve millions of listeners.”
