Kevin Metheny
Kevin Metheny | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 6, 1954 United States |
| Died | October 3, 2014 (aged 60) |
| Occupation | Media executive |
Kevin Metheny (June 6, 1954 – October 3, 2014) was an American radio and cable network executive who began his career as on-air talent and went on to direct programming and audience research at many radio stations and in a number of broadcast conglomerates. During the 1980s, Metheny helped develop cable entertainment networks MTV and VH1 as vice-president in charge of Music Programming and Production; he later served as vice-president of VH1 before returning to broadcast radio. Metheny received fame for his reputation as the nemesis of Howard Stern, earning him the nickname “Pig Virus."
Career
Metheny became weekend air talent at album rock KWHP-FM in
Metheny became Director of Radio Audience Measurement (RAM) Research for DPS/Cyberdynamics, working closely with its initial RAM client Fairbanks Broadcasting's Adult Contemporary WIBG in Philadelphia. He accepted the position of Program Director at WIBG (later known as WZZD, now WNTP). He went on to be named Program Director of Hearst Corporation's Top-40 WXKX, Pittsburgh, then of WEFM in Chicago, followed by KSLQ-FM in St. Louis.
Metheny was named Program Director of The
Metheny then moved to Jacksonville, Florida, where he combined programming and marketing operations of WQIK-FM and News/Talk WJGR with newly acquired Urban properties WSOL-FM, WJBT, and WZAZ. This followed the deregulation of the broadcast industry by the FCC, allowing for unlimited national ownership and larger local station portfolios.
Metheny was transferred to head programming for Jacor Communications' Cleveland area radio group, consolidating operations at their combined six Cleveland stations, WAKS, WGAR-FM, WMJI, WMMS, WMVX, and WTAM. Following Jacor's merger with Clear Channel Communications Metheny was promoted to Regional Vice President of Programming, in which role he advised local Market Managers and Program Directors of 59 Ohio radio stations.
Simultaneously with the 2008 acquisition of
Portrayal in Private Parts
Metheny and various other radio program directors associated with radio personality and comedian
Personal life
Metheny attended Seattle University and Kent State University's Graduate School of Management.
References
- ^ a b Norman, Michael (April 30, 2010). "Kevin Metheny, a.k.a. 'Pig Virus,' riles WGN Radio's Chicago fan base". The Plain Dealer. Cleveland, Ohio. Retrieved October 6, 2014.
- ^ "Kevin Metheny Named PD at WJR/Detroit". Allaccess.com. January 16, 2013. Retrieved October 4, 2014.
- ^ "Kevin Metheny Named OM Of KGO-A, KSFO". AllAccess.com. June 19, 2014. Retrieved October 3, 2014.
- ^ "Shocker: Cumulus Programmer Kevin Metheny Dies". Radio-Online.com. October 3, 2014. Retrieved October 3, 2014.
- ^ "Kevin Metheny, former WGN-AM 720 boss and 'Pig Virus' to Howard Stern, dead at 60". Chicago Tribune. October 4, 2014. Retrieved October 5, 2014.
- ^ Vena, Jocelyn (October 4, 2014). "Kevin Metheny, Howard Stern Rival & Radio Executive, Dead at 60". Billboard. New York City. Retrieved October 5, 2014.